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.

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Park Perspectives: Challenge by Choice

Empowering and supporting MBA classmates—in an outdoor activity and in internship recruiting—became a model for academics, work, and life.

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Park Perspective: Embracing the Value of Unconventional Backgrounds

Battle of the Brands brings out intrepid MBA student’s superpower—narrative—and vanquishes a classic nemesis: imposter syndrome.

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Park Perspective: A Breaking Point—and a Breakthrough

Lauren Whitehead, MBA ’26, first-year student, shares helpful tips for managing the rigor and pace of an Ivy League business school.

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Park Perspective: Escaping and returning

Guy King, MBA ’26, reflects on personal growth through vulnerability

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Park Fellows Alumni Spotlight: Brian Hittle, MBA ’03

Brian Hittle, MBA ’03, discusses leadership, storytelling and finding purpose in a character.

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Park Fellows Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Archila, MBA ’18

Amanda Archila, MBA ’18, discusses crafting her career mosaic through leadership development.

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Park Perspective: Prioritize to find balance and thrive

Lauren LaBelle, MBA ’26, discusses strategies for a successful life balance.

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Park Perspective: From humble beginnings to leadership excellence

What always struck me about my grandfather was how he made the most of what he had. Limited resources—whether outdated technology, insufficient funding, or a lack of formal teaching materials—did not deter him.

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Park Perspective: Imposter Syndrome and the Best Decision I’ve Ever Made

Zach Sabadosa, MBA ’24, reflects on imposter syndrome and offers advice for changing recruiting goals.