Roy H. Park Fellowship

Natoshia Spruill, MBA ’14 and Park Fellow, reflects on her Park experience and how it impacted the lens through which she views and practices leadership.

José Gaztambide, MBA ’13 and Park Fellow, reflects on his Park experience and how he learned to lead through authenticity and harnessing passions.

Chia-Lin Simmons, MBA ’02 and Park Fellow, reflects on her Park Fellowship experience and how she continues to support women in business.

Frank Nicklaus, MBA ’12 and Park Fellow, reflects on his Park Fellowship experience and his transition from the military into business.

Jessica Rolph, MBA ’04 and Park Fellow, reflects on her experience and how she’s devoted her career to making a difference through social entrepreneurship.

Marlon Nichols, MBA ’11 and Park Fellow, reflects on his Park experience and the importance of having diverse teams in making investment decisions.

The value an MBA is that it teaches business managers how to convert opportunity into value; how to find where the rubber meets road. Cornell is home to so many top-tier programs that have produced truly world-changing work.

Andrea Findley, MBA ’09 and Park Fellow, reflects on her Park Fellowship experience and how it has influenced her personal leadership style.

Professor Russo mentioned the common phrase of “walking a mile in someone else’s shoes.”  What struck me was what he said next, which was something along the lines of: “and the only way you can do that is if you take your shoes off first.”