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People

The Initiative is fortunate to draw on the experience, research, and ideas of a group of renowned NYU faculty and staff, as well as an external board of advisors who bring a wealth of knowledge to its activities. 


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Director, Suzy Welch

Suzy Welch is a Professor of Management Practice at NYU Stern School of Business, where she teaches the self-discovery course, “Becoming You,” the leadership class, “Developing Managerial Skills,” and serves as Director of The Initiative on Purpose and Flourishing. A three-time New York Times best-selling author, contributor to the Wall Street Journal and frequent guest on CNBC, Professor Welch is an active board member in the public and private spheres. She has four children and three dogs, and lives in New York City.

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Faculty Advisory Board

Steven L. Blader

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Jonathan Haidt

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Jessy Hsieh

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Sonia Marciano

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Frances Milliken

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T. Jason Ortiz

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Nathan Pettit

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Robert Seamans

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Matt Statler

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Jeff Steiner

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Batia Mishan Wiesenfeld

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Christopher Wong Michaelson

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External Advisory Board

Graham Abbey

Graham Abbey

Professor in Practice, University of Bristol Business School, UK

Nancy Bauer

Nancy Bauer

Professor of Philosophy, Tufts University

Rasanath Das

Rasanath Das

Founder/Director of Upbuild 

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Allyson Dhindsa

Senior Associate Director, Career Coaching NYU Stern

Jen Tosti-Kharas

Jennifer Tosti-Kharas

Professor of Organizational Behavior, Babson College 
Co-author of Is Your Work Worth It?

Betsy Wills

Betsy Wills

Author, Your Hidden Genius
Founder of YouScience, LLC