Roy H. Park Fellowship
Read more about our Park Fellows and the overall impact of this program housed at the Samuel Curtis Johnson School of Business.
![Sharad Daswani](https://business.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/Sharad-Daswani-AS-22-600x400.jpg)
Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Sharad Daswani MBA ’03
Sharad Daswani, MBA ’03, has primarily worked in structured real estate finance since Johnson and is fascinated by how technology has changed over the years.
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Park Perspectives: Becoming a more compassionate leader through better listening
Valerie Hanke, Two-Year MBA ’23, dives deeper into the leadership skill of compassion and how it relates to active listening.
![Alessandra Zielinski, MBA '11, facilitates a working session during a leadership development workshop.](https://business.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/ZielinskiFeaturePhoto-scaled-e1637254493914-600x400.jpg)
Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Alessandra Zielinski, MBA ’11
Alessandra Zielinski, MBA ’11, is an executive coach and consultant dedicated to capacity building for mission-driven organizations, focusing on topics such as leadership development, community engagement, strategic planning, operational efficiency, and board governance.
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Park Perspectives: The intangibles, finding your goodwill
Taylor Nguyen Two-Year MBA ’21 discovered that intangible “goodwill” was far more valuable than salary, bonus, or location
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Park Perspectives: Assembling the collaborative leadership toolkit, one experience at a time
Christopher Nowacki Two-Year MBA ’22 leveraged previous work experiences to enhance his ability to collaborate and succeed on many different teams.
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Energy justice: Exploring an equitable energy transition
The 11th annual Cornell Energy Connection showcased professionals sharing perspectives on key industry issues and featured a panel on energy justice.
![Caleb Heyman at the Battle of the Brands](https://business.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/CalebHeymanBoB-600x400.png)
Park Perspectives: Reading the shorthand
For Caleb Heyman Two-Year MBA ’21, the Johnson MBA experience has taught him not to live life ‘short-handed.’
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Park Perspectives: Learning by doing
The Present Value board reflects on how the MBA podcast has allowed them to try new things and learn from both successes and mistakes.
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Park Perspectives: Johnson women and our allies
Julia Angelos Two-Year MBA ’22 hopes to help provide opportunities and resources that empower through connection, inclusion, and advancement.