Allison Boxer (MBA 2012) found that for her, a rewarding career is about balance. After becoming a mother, she realized she wanted more time at home with her son—an unexpected shift for someone accustomed to chasing career goals. A career transitions workshop at HBS helped her redefine her needs and obligations, leading her to create a flexible career that harmonizes professional fulfillment with family. Today, she blends teaching, leadership, and social impact while embracing what works best for her at each stage. [...]

Ron Kurtz (MBA 1967) began his career with a passion for advertising, but during undergraduate internships, his focus shifted to product management, where he found broader creative and strategic challenges. At HBS, he sharpened his decision-making skills and learned to be decisive with limited information. As his career progressed, Kurtz thrived in leadership roles, excelling at turning around businesses and building startups from the ground up. He embraced the challenge of leading through change, relying on creative problem solving and strategic action plans to drive success. [...]

After navigating the ups and downs of investment banking and becoming disillusioned with the industry, Tiffany Kent (MBA 2001) shifted her focus to personalized financial advising for executive women and female business owners. Seeking personal growth, she found purpose in serving an underserved clientele. Tiffany's journey highlights the importance of planning, learning from setbacks, and leveraging experiences to uncover meaningful opportunities. [...]

Mayowa Kuyoro (MBA 2015) grew up in Nigeria and currently lives and works there. Nigeria is her home. Yet, an important part of her story resides outside of the Continent, and it has shaped her as a leader. As Kuyoro often shares, “It took me leaving Nigeria to learn about Nigeria." [...]

Before becoming a Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Layla Ramirez (MBA 2017) was a prospective lawyer, an investment manager, a nonprofit leader, and a tech program manager. Beyond her professional roles, Ramirez is also a daughter of immigrants from the Dominican Republic, a New Yorker at heart, and a curious and resourceful learner. All of these pieces of her identity have shaped the leader she is today and the impact she makes in her company and community. [...]