Wharton Stories: Advancement and Transition

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“Wharton doesn’t just provide you with knowledge for two years—it gives you a lifetime of resources and connections that continue to support you long after graduation,” says Bo Zhao, WG’18.

Wharton MBA Exec Mom is Revolutionizing the Baby Gear Industry

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Within two months of graduating, Alex Daie, WG’24, transitioned from flying jets for the US Navy to becoming the CFO of a $100-million revenue business.

From Cockpits to C-Suites: How Wharton’s EMBA Propelled a Military Career into Finance Leadership

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“Students come to Wharton to amplify their impact and accelerate their careers, whether advancing within their current organization or exploring new opportunities,” says EMBA Admissions Director Barbara Craft.

5 Essential Career Support Insights for Wharton EMBA Students and Alumni

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We caught up with Colleen to see what’s new in career management in Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives.

Meet Director of Career Management, Colleen France

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Chris Meyer, WG’19, came to Wharton to learn how to grow and scale his nonprofit organization to transform education in Louisiana.

How Wharton’s EMBA Program is Helping this Alumnus Transform Public Education

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Camille Castro, WG’23, Fitz Reid, WG’23, Angela Romero, WG’23, and Mini Thangaswamy, WG’23, received scholarships for their commitment to advancing women in business.

Meet This Year’s Forté Fellows in Wharton’s EMBA Program

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After being “in the trenches” together for two years at Wharton, classmates are “the obvious first calls we make when we need advice or see an opportunity,” said Clay Andrus, WG’19, who now works with Nick Smith, WG’19, and Dan McCarty, WG’19.

Why EMBA Alumni Often End Up Working Together

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Barkha Saxena, WG’11, credits Wharton’s EMBA program with helping her achieve her goal of transitioning into the technology sector as a senior data science leader.

Six Tips for Women in Data Science from the Chief Data Officer of Poshmark

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Sheila Bangalore, WG’21, says “the sky’s the limit” when it comes to the value of Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives.

How this Lawyer Moved into the C-Suite

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Lauren Pencek, WG’18, Michelle Chia, WG’18, Kelcy Walsh, WG’18, and Grace Uminga, WG’18, use their “Four of a Kind Podcast” as a platform to “empower women to start businesses and take bigger jobs.”

How these Four Classmates Created a Podcast to Support Women in Business