Smith Profiles
Alumni Profile
Learning to Appreciate the Commonalities As Well As the Differences
Alejandro Prada , MBA '18
As the business world is growing more global, recognizing cultural differences and values is an ever-important skill.
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Developing a Global Mindset as a Requirement to Work Effectively
Mikael Baker, MBA '12
Working in international markets means seeking opportunities outside of familiar markets, and that requires engaging with people from different regions and cultures. For Mikael Baker, senior information and communications technology (ICT) advisor at the U.S.
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Alumna Confronts Economic Disparity
Margo Thomas, MS ’90
After a career spanning more than two decades leading development initiatives, Margo Thomas, MS ’90, has only one goal on her mind – conquering economic gender disparity around the world.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How I Got Here: Blueprint for Making a Difference
For Chris Grant, ’13, revitalizing Baltimore isn’t just a career, it’s a calling.
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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.
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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.
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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.