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ESG pressure takes center stage at the 2021 Emerging Markets Institute conference
Emerging markets are making progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts but also face hurdles, including metrics and governance.

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.

Hospitality Hackathon promotes interdisciplinary, data-driven solutions
120 students from across Cornell came together in 21 teams to model, prototype, and present their solutions to unique issues brought by the pandemic.

The Alumni Voice: Meet Molly Enbysk MBA ’21
Molly Enbysk MBA ’21 is a graduate of the Cornell Executive MBA (EMBA) Metro NY program. She pivoted to consulting after a career in advertising.

Presence of food may decrease enjoyment of customer experiences, study
Research by Associate Professor Emily Garbinsky presents a lesson for marketers: food and experiences don’t mix.

Air Factory COO Bill Dully is bent on changing the face of addiction in America
Former sports trading card executive Billy Dully believes in helping others overcome addictions and achieve physical and mental wellness.

Mama Said Hand Pies empowers creative passion by adopting a business mindset
Big Red Microenterprise coaches Benjamin Goulet and Devashish Sharma helped Mama Said Hand Pies transition from a farmer’s market stall to a shopfront.

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.

What Happens to Service When You Raise the Minimum Wage?
A study co-authored by Professor Vrinda Kadiyali finds that higher pay is positive for at least one group—customers.