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Meet Irene Chang Britt, Experienced Board Chair and Committee Chair

Irene Chang Britt is an experienced independent board director and former Fortune 500 C-Suite executive. She currently serves on the boards of fashion intimates retailer Victoria’s Secret and Co. (NYSE: VSCO – Chair, Human Capital and Compensation Committee), pet health technology innovator IDEXX (NASDAQ: IDXX), daytime dining café First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: FWRG), premium senior living Amica Senior Lifestyles (OTPP-owned, Chair of the Board), digital e-commerce accelerator MikMak, allergen-free food start-up Partake Foods (Lead Director), digital boardroom aggregator start-up JustBoardrooms, and is an advisory board member of Peloton Capital Management in Canada. In addition to her current boards, Irene previously served on these public company boards: Dunkin Brands Group Inc. (Chair, N&CG), Brighthouse Financial Inc. (Chair, N&CG), Tailored Brands Inc. (Chair, N&CG), TerraVia Inc. (Chair of the Board) and Sunoco, Inc.

She is a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow and a frequent speaker on both leadership and corporate governance best practices.

Irene is a highly accomplished former Fortune 500 President, with a long track record of transforming businesses to achieve industry-leading growth. From 2012 through 2015, she was President/CEO, Pepperidge Farm Inc. and Senior Vice President, Global Baking and Snacking for the Campbell Soup Company, capping a decade of executive service at the company that also included tenure as Global Chief Strategy Officer, President of North America Foodservice and Vice President & General Manager, Sauces and Beverages.

Before joining Campbell Soup in 2005, Irene held a number of leadership positions within Kraft Foods / Nabisco in both the U.S. and Canada, including Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Salted Snacks division and Post Cereal division. Before that, she spent more than a decade at Kimberly-Clark, where she held key assignments in marketing, sales and R&D leadership.

Irene has been honored with a number of recognitions for her business and community accomplishments, including Board Prospects Top 30 AAPI Directors (2023), Women INC. Most Influential Corporate Board Directors (2019), NACD Directorship 100 (2017), a Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP) Award (2014) and New Jersey Business Hall of Fame Award (2011).

Irene earned her B.A. from the University of Toronto and MBA, with honors, from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. She and her husband enjoy cooking, traveling, kayaking and reading, and try to visit their adult children as much as possible.

Moderated by Julie Daum, Managing Partner of Board Services, Spencer Stuart

Julie leads the North American Board Practice of Spencer Stuart and was a long-standing board member. She consults with corporate boards, working with companies of all sizes from the Fortune 10 to pre-IPO companies. She has conducted more than 1,500 board director assignments.

A recognized expert on governance topics, Julie is regularly quoted in The New York Times, Financial Times, BusinessWeek, Time magazine, and The Wall Street Journal. Julie has been selected as one of the 50 Most Influential People in Governance by NACD/Directorship Magazine every year since the award’s inception.

Prior to joining Spencer Stuart, Julie was the executive director of the corporate board resource at Catalyst, where she managed all board of directors’ activities and worked with companies to identify qualified women for their boards. Julie began her career as a consultant with McKinsey & Company.

Julie is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with an M.B.A. in corporate finance. She serves on the board of directors of Seacoast Bank, The Jackson Laboratory, CityMeals, The Palm Beach Food Bank, and as a commissioner for the Women’s Refugee Commission.

About Women on Boards

Our Women on Boards series, brought to you by the Forté Alumni Leadership Council, demystifies the board process. Candid discussions and Q&A with successful business leaders on current trends in board leadership provide insights into what it takes to secure your seat at the table.

Are you considering applying to the Foster Full-time MBA Program?

Sign up to attend this small, informal virtual gathering where you have a unique opportunity to get inside information about the Foster MBA student experience directly from the source! This intimate group chat will be hosted on Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link upon registration.

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The Changemakers series is part of our Professional Membership. This series features Global thought leaders sharing insights on change, adaptation, and acceleration in today’s evolving world. 

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Julie Kratz, Chief Engagement Officer, Next Pivot Point

Julie Kratz is a highly-acclaimed TEDx speaker and inclusive leadership trainer who led teams and produced results in corporate America. After experiencing many career “pivot points” of her own, she started her own speaking business with the goal of helping leaders be more inclusive.

Promoting diversity, inclusion, and allyship in the workplace, Julie helps organizations foster more inclusive environments. She is a frequent keynote speaker, podcast host, and executive coach. She holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, is a Certified Master Coach, and is a certified unconscious bias trainer.

Ericka Young, Founder, Tailor-Made Budgets

Ericka Young is a financial coach, author, and educator. Not only did she and her husband Chris climb out of $90,000 in debt themselves, but she founded Tailor-Made Budgets and has been coaching families to their own debt-freedom for over 18 years. Her real and personal style have led her clients to pay off millions in debt.

Her book, Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have released in 2017 and continues to teach couples how to get honest about where they are financially and real about how to tackle it as a team. In January 2023, Ericka and Chris launched their podcast For Better and Worth where they don’t believe you have to sacrifice your relationship while you grow your net worth.

Ericka teaches that our money past doesn’t need to hold us back, we must face our present state, and our money future is full of potential. Today she delivers this message through workplace financial wellness programs for employees. In addition, she trains other financial coaches in these concepts to help their own clients achieve results quickly and sustainably.

Ericka is a recent empty nester (her 2 daughters think she’s enjoying this too much!) who spends her time traveling the world with her husband of 25 years, bingeing Audible books, and dancing on any stage she can find.

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Join the Kellogg Executive MBA team and a panel of current students as we share insights into the student experience at our Evanston and Miami campuses.

Moderated by Kathy Freedman, Assistant Director of Admissions, the student panel will answer commonly asked questions about balancing the program while raising a family. Current students will share their personal experience and pass on their advice for those considering an MBA. The session will conclude with an audience Q&A.

Event Program

12:00 pm | Welcome from Kathy Freedman, Assistant Director of Admissions

12:05 pm | Student Panel Discussion

12:30 pm | Small group, breakout discussions with students

12:50 pm | Audience Q&A with Admissions

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Learn more about the Foster Full-time MBA Program and how an MBA fits into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an MBA advisor.

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The Inside the MBA consortium is made up of Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, Emory University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Indiana University, University of Maryland, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Notre Dame, University of Rochester, Southern Methodist University, University of Southern California, University of Washington, Vanderbilt University, University of Texas at Austin, and Washington University- St. Louis.

This event is set up as an opportunity for prospective students to network with their target schools as well as check out some other schools that may not have been on their radar. You can explore individual schools by interacting with admissions officers, alumni and current students who are eager to share their insights and experiences with you.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

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Are you considering applying to the Foster Full-time MBA Program?

This student connection will be hosted by members of the Foster international student community.  While anyone is welcome to attend, this session will place additional emphasis on the international student experience with a focus on students from India.

Sign up to attend this small, informal virtual gathering where you have a unique opportunity to get inside information about the Foster MBA student experience directly from the source! This intimate group chat will be hosted on Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link upon registration.

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Are you planning to apply to business school in January? Forté invited MBA admissions professionals from leading business schools to share their perspective on the application process. Panelists will offer expert insights on admissions requirements, researching schools, and more. Make sure you’re fully prepared for the upcoming deadlines.

Panel will feature admissions reps from:

• IMD Business School
• London Business School
• Michigan State University (Broad College of Business)
• University of Minnesota – Twin Cities (Carlson School of Management)
• University of Notre Dame (Mendoza College of Business)

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Interested in pursuing a career in technology? Listen in as a panel of experts offer personal insights. In this online session geared toward MBA and early career women, a panel of MBA alumnae with successful careers in tech share insights into what it’s like to work in this type of role.

• Hear successful women discuss the current trends in tech.
• Find out what courses and activities can give you an advantage in this field during your MBA program.
• Learn about the different roles technology professionals can play in guiding a product’s life cycle.

Hannah Bassana Sr. Inbound Product Manager ServiceNow	Martina Crane Sr. Product Manager – Generative AI Amazon
Jill Lyon Director of Product Marketing DocuSign	Rachelle Olden Sr. Product Marketing Manager; Lead, Tech Equity Collective Google

We hope their stories will motivate you, inspire you, and help guide your own career choices.

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Forté MBA Forums are free events held annually to empower women — whether you’re looking to change careers, a college student planning for the future, or a professional ready for career advancement.

Join us at the Virtual Forum on Dec. 8 to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps at high-ranking business schools, hear from successful MBA women who have been in your shoes, and expand your network.

The best part? Join us from anywhere — no travel or business suit required.

Reasons To Attend: 

• Learn what an MBA can do for your career
• Connect with leading business schools to find the MBA program that is right for you
• Expand your network and meet standout peers who may be future classmates

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This virtual MBA Preview Day is a VIP experience and Fisher’s most popular
opportunity to learn about the Full-Time MBA program in detail. This
specific preview day will feature extra content for international students
such as details on our STEM MBA specialization. With a started application
before the event, attending domestic candidates will be guaranteed an
interview and will receive details to schedule the week following the event.
Due to international students’ volume of applications, interviews will
follow Fisher’s traditional invitation process following the event.

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How do you make a Big Ask of a professional colleague, a hiring manager, a inspiring professional, or an industry professional employed at your company of choice? In this session, we’ll discuss timing, clarity, purpose, and how to work up to asking for the favor or the advice that you seek.

Presenter’s bio:

Diane Fennig is a passionate architect at the intersection of opportunities and talent. She brings more than 25 years of career development and management experience in a University environment to Executive Search and Leadership Development. Diane joined The Human Capital Group in 2009 to incorporate her network with her keen sense of talent as a Consultant in Retained Executive Search. She embodies the motto, “We make a difference in your business…by doing things differently in ours.” Diane enjoys Association Affiliations with the Forté Foundation, WACUBO, SACUBO, YMCA, SHRM and SHRM-Atlanta. Diane has earned degrees from Marquette University, Miami University and The University of South Carolina as foundations for her role as career connector and educator. She also serves as a guest blogger for the Society of Human Resource Management in the areas of recruitment, retention and employee satisfaction.

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This lunch time webinar is a great opportunity to interact with Giovanna Jacques, Assistant Director of Admissions, as she gives you tips and straight forward answers to your questions to help you navigate the admissions journey. Giovanna will guide you through application requirements and give tips on what the admissions committee looks for in a candidate. She will also speak about program offerings and the many benefits that the Kellogg MBA offers.

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Whether you are just beginning to consider an application to the Foster Evening MBA program or you’re just a few clicks away from submitting your application, we invite you to join us virtually for an Evening MBA Application Workshop. During this workshop, we will get down to business and discuss each component of our application as well as what you can do to put your best foot forward. There will be ample time for you to ask specific questions about any part of our application process.

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Learn more about the Foster Evening MBA Program and how an MBA fits into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an MBA advisor.

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Discover the Power of a Coaching Culture. Leadership Bootcamp. Online Dec 12-13

Receive executive coaching and learn to create a coaching culture in this two-day leadership bootcamp.

You will receive a private one-on-one coaching session, a personalized Expert Strengths Profile, a peer-coaching template, and opportunities to practice coaching with other rising leaders.
After this program, you will be ready to bring your unique coaching style to your work, unlocking potential within your team and becoming an indispensable asset to any organization. Space is limited. Claim your seat today.

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Join Yvonne Gonzalez, Assistant Director of Admissions and Don Robertson, Associate Director of Financial Aid, as they share everything you need to know before and during the application process. They will cover commonly asked questions, including what we look for in a candidate, what components are included in the application, different ways to finance your MBA, financial aid options, and more. The webinar will conclude with a live question and answer segment where we will take questions from webinar attendees in personalized breakout rooms.

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You asked for it, and we are happy to deliver new leadership development resources. We’ve partnered with FranklinCovey, the world’s most trusted leadership company, to bring you FranklinCovey workshops and the exclusive FranklinCovey Access Pass, which includes 360° assessments, a weekly professional development newsletter, and all of FranklinCovey online course offerings as part of your annual Forté Premium Membership. 

Join us as we dive into empowering strategies for women – unlocking the power to embrace change, conquer challenges, and seize new possibilities. Engage in thought-provoking discussions and receive practical insights tailored to your journey in this session inspired by FranklinCovey’s Change content.

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FranklinCovey will show you how to get better results by transforming your leadership, developing high-performance teams, and building a strong culture.

Meet Theresa Cordova-Prelitz, FranklinCovey Senior Consultant

Since joining Franklin Covey, Theresa has facilitated trainings for the US Navy, NASA, American Express, Patagonia, CBS Television, United Cerebral Palsy, and numerous other Fortune 500 companies. Ms. Cordova was previously with McDonald’s Corporation as Southwest Regional Training Manager, responsible for training in leadership and operations to over 500 franchisees and their leadership teams. Her skill in developing leaders and her infectious positivity were exemplified in the Phoenix Region, where Theresa led 100 managers from being the worst scoring leadership team in the nation to becoming McDonald’s #1 awarded management team in just three years.

Theresa’s extensive facilitation experience allows her to move comfortably from the boardroom to the front line. She brings a powerful mixture of business acumen, leadership, and inspiration that helps clients gain clarity and achieve, or often surpass their most wildly important goals.

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Join us for an informative webinar where the MBA Admissions Committee will demystify the GMAT/GRE test requirement and discuss how you can apply for a standardized test waiver for your application.

Why You Should Attend:

• Discover if you are eligible for a GMAT/GRE test waiver and how it can benefit your application.
• Gain a better understanding of UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Full-Time MBA Program and how it aligns with your career goals.
• Get valuable tips on creating a standout application to make your candidacy more compelling.
• Interact with our admissions team!

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Deadline to register: 12/13/2023

Evercore is hosting virtual coffee chats for U.S. Veterans who are current Sophomores interested in recruiting for Evercore’s 2025 Summer Analyst Investment Banking New York Generalist Program. Coffee chats will include one 20-minute informational conversation with a member of our Veterans Network at Evercore. To apply, please submit your resume by 11:55pm ET on Sunday, December 17.

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Deadline to register: 12/17/23

Evercore is hosting virtual coffee chats for current Sophomores who self-identify as LGBTQ+, and are interested in recruiting for Evercore’s 2025 Summer Analyst Investment Banking New York Generalist Program.

Coffee chats will include one 20 minute informational conversation with a member of our EverProud Network at Evercore. To apply, please submit your resume by 11:55pm ET on Sunday, December 17.

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Deadline to register: 12/17/2023

Learn more about the Foster Full-time MBA Program and how an MBA fits into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an MBA advisor.

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Learn more about the Foster Evening MBA Program and how an MBA fits into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an MBA advisor.

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Planning to apply to business school next year? You don’t have to go through the application process alone!

Forté MBALaunch is an eight-month program that includes a comprehensive plan and step-by-step application guidance for applying to business school. When you join the MBALaunch cohort, you gain the most supportive network of peers and experts.

Find out if MBALaunch is right for you during this live chat with the MBALaunch Team. They will share features of the program, what to expect in the coming weeks, and answer your questions live.

Whether you’re still planning to submit an MBALaunch application or have been admitted to the 2024 cohort, this session can answer any questions you might have.

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As a proud member school of The Consortium since 1976, we’re excited to get the chance to introduce you to our UNC Kenan-Flagler Consortium community! Join Consortium students from Kenan-Flagler Business in this live chat and get your questions answered as you prepare to submit your Round 2 application.

If you meet the following requirements, you are eligible to apply for membership through The Consortium:

• U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident of any race or ethnicity
• Demonstrate a commitment to The Consortium’s mission of helping to reduce the serious underrepresentation of African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans in both our member schools’ enrollments and the ranks of management
• Hold a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an equivalent degree from a college or university outside the U.S. at the time of applying

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Deadline to register: 12/19/2023

The Inside the MBA consortium is made up of Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, Emory University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Indiana University, University of Maryland, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Notre Dame, University of Rochester, Southern Methodist University, University of Southern California, University of Washington, Vanderbilt University, University of Texas at Austin, and Washington University- St. Louis.

This event is set up as an opportunity for prospective students to network with their target schools as well as check out some other schools that may not have been on their radar. You can explore individual schools by interacting with admissions officers, alumni and current students who are eager to share their insights and experiences with you.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

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Learn more about the Foster Evening MBA Program and how an MBA fits into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an MBA advisor.

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Join the MBA for Executives admissions team as they walk through elements of the Yale MBA for Executives application. They will offer guidance as you prepare the strongest application possible. You will also have the opportunity to pose your own questions about the application process.

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Learn more about the Foster Full-time MBA Program and how an MBA fits into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an MBA advisor.

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Learn more about the Foster Evening MBA Program and how an MBA fits into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an MBA advisor.

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Learn more about the Foster Full-time MBA Program and how an MBA fits into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an MBA advisor.

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Learn more about the Foster Evening MBA Program and how an MBA fits into your career plans during an hour-long group information session with an MBA advisor.

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The Inside the MBA consortium is made up of Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, Emory University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Indiana University, University of Maryland, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Notre Dame, University of Rochester, Southern Methodist University, University of Southern California, University of Washington, Vanderbilt University, University of Texas at Austin, and Washington University- St. Louis.

This event is set up as an opportunity for prospective students to network with their target schools as well as check out some other schools that may not have been on their radar. You can explore individual schools by interacting with admissions officers, alumni and current students who are eager to share their insights and experiences with you.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

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Join the MBA for Executives admissions team as they walk through elements of the Yale MBA for Executives application. They will offer guidance as you prepare the strongest application possible. You will also have the opportunity to pose your own questions about the application process.

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