Smith Profiles
Alumni Profile
Nelson Writes His Next Chapter
Scott Nelson, MBA ’98
During a 22-year journalism career, Scott Nelson, MBA ’98, was able to help document some of this century’s most important stories. But in recent years, Nelson has focused on another major story—his own.
Alumni Profile
Maryland Smith Alum: Prescribing Positivity in Healthcare
Wendy Sanhai, MBA ’09
Wendy Sanhai, MBA ’09, has dedicated her entire 25+ year professional career to science, global health and public health, keeping the needs of patients as her true north star.
Alumni Profile
Growing through Open-Mindedness
Working for a global company requires growth and an openness to learn. For Rachel Yamrus, vice president at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Alumni Profile
How I Got Here: Blueprint for Making a Difference
For Chris Grant, ’13, revitalizing Baltimore isn’t just a career, it’s a calling.
Alumni Profile
Building a Relationship of Equals
Vandana “Vandy” Gyandhar , MBA '01
For Amazon Web Services (AWS) global program manager, Vandy Gyandhar, a global mindset is more than traveling around the world or working for an international company. It is about being able to build relationships of understanding and respect no matter where you are in the world.
Alumni Profile
Masking Up and Making a Difference in Maryland
To be in a position to help others is a privilege, says Ali von Paris ’12, and it’s something she doesn’t take for granted.
Alumni Profile
Going To Bat for Diversity in Baseball
Tyrone Brooks, ’96
Tyrone Brooks ’96 is stepping up to the plate for Major League Baseball in a big way – to bring more diversity and inclusivity to America’s pastime.
Alumni Profile
Inspired to Shine: An Entrepreneurial Journey
Laura Benkowski, Undergraduate ’11, MBA ’14
Over the years, Laura Benkowski’s entrepreneurial spirit has taken her all over the world, even to the site of a closed gem mine in Arizona.
Alumni Profile
Advocating for Others from a Global Perspective
Ansa Edim, MBA '16
Intercultural empathy is the ability to perceive the world as it is perceived by a culture different from your own. For Ansa Edim, MBA '16, vice president and staff board chair at Change.org, a global mindset is just that.
Alumni Profile
Changing Perceptions in the Global Economy
Ja’Nel Edens, MBA '18
Perception is how we view, understand, and interpret the things around us. For international trade specialist, Ja’Nel Edens, a global mindset starts with changing your perception and thinking of yourself not just as a citizen of your nation, but as a global citizen.