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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.

Chris Marino is Shaping the Next Generation of Marketing Leaders by Paying it Forward
10 Under 10 honoree Chris Marino, MBA ’20, is a head of agency at Google who believes in using marketing as a force for good.

Saratoga Springs Business Leader Receives NYS Hometown Alumni Award
Jim Mastrianni, MBA ’06, is the 12th recipient of the Cornell New York State Hometown Alumni Award.

From Music to Amazon and Back: A Q&A with Alexander Horowitz, MBA ’23
Career Corner: Marketing executive Alexander Horowitz pivoted from music and tech marketing to Amazon’s last-mile business—then segued back to music.

Using Open Data, Natalie Grillon Makes Supply Chains Collaborative and Transparent
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Natalie Grillon, MBA ’12, CEO of Open Supply Hub.

He Couldn’t Find a Kids’ Book about Ithaca—So He Wrote One
Dave Walden, MBA ’10, pens a lively volume that takes two young travelers to Collegetown, hockey games, state parks, and more.

Amanda Jang, MBA ’24, gained perspective on effective and authentic leadership
Amanda Jang’s biggest takeaway during her at Cornell was the importance of having strong interpersonal skills.

Honoring Legacy and Leadership: Highlights from the Johnson School’s Big Red Bash
The Johnson School community celebrated distinguished alumni Anne Chow ’88, MEng ’89, MBA ’90, Barry W. Ridings, MBA ’76, and Marques E. Zak, MBA ’10.

Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Heather Henyon MBA ’03
Heather Henyon, MBA ’03, reflects on her career path into angel investing, and how her Park Fellowship experience shaped her journey along the way.