Today, I lead differently by seeing all human engagements as opportunities to lead, challenging my assumptions, and developing an inclusive perspective to embrace differences.
Prior to joining RRU, I worked as an international development and trade administration professional for nearly twenty years, developing and managing programs for various U.S. Government agencies. I implemented initiatives to enhance international partnerships/collaborations, accreditation/empowerment, and access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses. Later, I transitioned to the private sector as a Head of Special Projects for a sustainability consulting company, leading the design and implementation of capacity development programs for clients in both the public and private sectors.
I was drawn to join the MA in Global Leadership program driven by my belief that businesses are interconnected with the environment and that leading in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world requires a different mindset and worldview. The program's focus on personal leadership, community engagement, systems thinking, and leading with humanity aligns with my belief that culturally appropriate and experiential learning/training can transform individuals and foster sustainable practices.
Throughout my learning journey, I appreciated the program's emphasis on personal transformation, rejecting self-limiting beliefs imposed by past conditioning. I worked as a Teaching Assistant in the program, and I was able to put my learning into practice immediately. I now embrace the philosophy that transformation is not a gradual change but a willingness to challenge fixed assumptions, beliefs, and biases. I firmly believe that transforming mental models is critical to the future of humanity and the planet.
Today, I lead differently by seeing all human engagements as opportunities to lead, challenging my assumptions, and developing an inclusive perspective to embrace differences. I also view the capstone project as an exciting opportunity to collaborate with community stakeholders, promote transformation, and enhance my personal growth.
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