“Inspirational! I wish every woman
     in our company could
      attend the Smith program.”

               - Barbara Packer, General Dynamics
 

Real Women, Real Stories – And Real Results

If you really want to understand how Smith Executive Education can impact career and leadership potential, listen to the revealing stories of real women who have already experienced the life-changing impact of Smith programs.

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    Jennifer Doty

    AVP, MetLife
    Attended: Smith College Leadership Consortium

    “The immediate impact: I came back more focused and confident in my ability to succeed as a leader.”

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  • Meghan Russ

    Software Engineer, IBM
    Attended: From Specialist to Strategist

    “The program had an immediate impact on my work by teaching me about myself and the way I can lead and succeed.”

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  • Barbara Packer

    Staff Software Engineer, General Dynamics
    Attended: From Specialist to Strategist

    “Inspirational! I wish every woman in our company could attend the Smith program.”

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  • Wendy Turner

    Director, Regulatory Affairs, Ethicon Endo-Surgery (J&J)
    Attended: Smith College Leadership Consortium

    “You are surrounded by top female talent who can really challenge your thinking to an even higher level.”

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  • Jennifer Wilhelm (Staudenmaier)

    Principal Software Engineer, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Attended: From Specialist to Strategist

    “The faculty is filled with world-class instructors that you won’t see in one place again.”

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  • Janine M. Earley

    Senior Business Architect, Merck
    Attended: From Specialist to Strategist

    “Smith’s program is women only, which makes it unique from all the other leadership programs I have attended.”

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  • Sarah McAndrew

    IT Architect, IBM
    Attended: From Specialist to Strategist

    “I learned not to be afraid to ask for something I want. This has opened doors for me I thought were years away.”

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  • Melanie Barstad

    President, MW Barstad & Associates
    (Formerly with Johnson & Johnson)

    “J&J began to track promotions and progress for our Smith program grads and saw accelerated performance.”

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  • Casey Dusenbery

    Director, Concept & Technology Development, Kimberly-Clark
    Attended: Directing Innovation

    “I was empowered, energized and engaged.”

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  • Lisa Blumling

    Senior Manager, Accenture
    Attended: Smith College Leadership Consortium

    “Stepping away from the grind and re-focusing on what drives you yields a more engaged employee.”

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