Alumni

Image of Jonathan Tamayo ’08 in a casino after winning the World Series of Poker
Nolan BusinessFeed

Hotelie Wins Poker’s Shiniest Crown

It’s actually a bejeweled bracelet—and Jonathan Tamayo ’08 earned it in July, when he became the game’s 2024 world champ

headshot of Dhanur Grandhi.
Johnson BusinessFeed

From Fire to Electricity: Dhanur Grandhi’s Impact on Green Tech Adoption

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Dhanur Grandhi, MBA ’12, cofounder and CEO of WattBot.

Image of Jamey Edwards '96 MBA '03 outside with trres
Johnson BusinessFeed

Jamey Edwards is on a Mission to Fix Healthcare

As a serial entrepreneur, Jamey Edwards ’96 MBA ’03 is mission driven to support health equity and resolve health disparities.

headshot of Madison Austrich with the 10 Under 10 graphic identifier overlaid on the photo background.
Nolan BusinessFeed

Madison Austrich Champions Inclusion and Environmental Responsibility in Hospitality

10 Under 10 honoree Madison Austrich is a portfolio growth manager at Hyatt Hotels, a champion for gender equality, and a competitive rower.

headshot of Shadi Atallah with the 10 Under 10 graphic identifier overlaid on the photo background.
Dyson BusinessFeed

Shadi Atallah Integrates Biology and Economics to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

10 Under 10 honoree Shadi Atallah, a professor of agricultural and consumer economics, is a teacher, mentor, academic leader, and scientific advisor.

Chris Donohoe ’09 moderates a discussion between Siwat Siengsanaoh MBA ’15, Marissa Saporta ’99 and Lauren Berson ’04.
Johnson BusinessFeed

Aspiring Entrepreneurs Get Inspired at NYC Event

“How to Leap into Entrepreneurship” panelists talk the importance of networking, using their Cornell connections and experiences and handling failure.

Men gather with livestock in a parched landscape.
Dyson BusinessFeed

Protecting Livestock and Livelihoods

Cornell dissertations launch a long-term data and economics project to predict and prevent livestock loss and reduce poverty among African herders.

upper body photo of Kevin Johnson.
Johnson BusinessFeed

From Combat to Clean Energy: Securing America’s Energy Future

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Kevin Johnson, MBA ’09, cofounder of Caelum Ventures.

5 men standing side by side, smiling, at the entrance of a suite with a sign over the entrance that reads: L. Joseph Thomas Diversity, Inclusion, and Leadership Suite.
Johnson BusinessFeed

Honoring Diversity and Leadership: The L. Joseph Thomas Suite Dedication

Past and present deans and alumni came together during Reunion 2024 to honor Joe Thomas, Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean Emeritus of the Johnson School.