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.
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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Steven L. Blader
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April Gu
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Jonathan Haidt
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Jessy Hsieh
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Frances Milliken
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T. Jason Ortiz
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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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Graham Abbey
Professor in Practice & Director of Executive Education and Lifelong Learning, University of Bristol Business School, UK
Nancy Bauer
Professor of Philosophy, Tufts University
Jena B. Cohen
Head of HR for the U.S. Private Bank at JP Morgan
Rasanath Das
Founder/Director of Upbuild
Allyson Dhindsa
Senior Associate Director, Career Coaching NYU Stern
Jennifer Tosti-Kharas
Professor of Organizational Behavior, Babson College
Co-author of Is Your Work Worth It?
Betsy Wills
Author, Your Hidden Genius
Founder of YouScience, LLC