Pepperdine Graziadio Dean's Report 2021

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FAITH-BASED MBA NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FORBES

MOST COMPETITIVE STUDENTS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PRINCETON REVIEW

BEST ONLINE MBA NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FORTUNE

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TOP MBA, FEMALE FOUNDERS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PITCHBOOK

BEST ONLINE MBA NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED US NEWS & WORLD REPORT

BEST EXECUTIVE MBA GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED CEO MAGAZINE

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BEST FULL-TIME MBA NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FORTUNE

BEST BUSINESS SCHOOL NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FORBES

BEST FULL-TIME MBA NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED US NEWS & WORLD REPORT

FROM THE DEAN In many instances, an unforeseen challenge can act as a powerful catalyst for lasting change. Although the past year presented its fair share of obstacles, I’m proud of Graziadio’s ability to adapt and innovate in a time of uncertainty. As we continue our mission of developing Best for the World Leaders, I reflect back on our year’s accomplishments and am truly humbled by the unwavering support I’ve seen from our purpose-driven community.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE + Graziadio received national recognition

by US News & World Report, moving up 15 spots to rank #68 Best Full-time MBA, 21 spots to rank #26 Best Online MBA, and 79 spots to rank #53 Best Online MS Programs in addition to our accreditation renewal from AACSB International.

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ABOUT

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CORPORATE PARTNERS

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NEW AT GRAZIADIO

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ACADEMIC PARTNERS

of Science in Business (MSB), while simultaneously modifying our course delivery models to accommodate remote learning.

10 - 11 NEW ENROLLMENTS

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GOING GLOBAL FROM HOME

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION + Remaining wholeheartedly committed

ACADEMIC EXPANSION + We successfully launched our new Master

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VIRTUAL EVENTS

to celebrating every individual’s inherent differences, we welcomed Pepperdine’s inaugural chief diversity officer and vice president for community belonging.

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OUR DIFFERENCE

PURPOSEFUL PARTNERSHIPS + We cultivated new academic

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NOTABLE ALUMNI

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OUR GRAZIADIO BOARD

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SOCIAL MEDIA

12 - 13 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION 14 - 15 CENTER FOR WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

partnerships with 2U/Trilogy and HackerU to create Boot Camp certificate offerings while also adding The Cheesecake Factory to our expanding list of corporate partnerships.

I encourage you to learn more about our school’s recent milestones, achievements, and future goals as we continue to develop leaders who are not only best in the world, but Best for the World.

DERYCK J. VAN RENSBURG DEAN 4

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ABOUT GRAZIADIO

ASPIRE 2025

At Graziadio, our mission to develop Best for the World Leaders means empowering our students with the strategic and ethical principles to act with integrity and lead with purpose. Best for the World Leaders are individuals who are leaders in their respective fields, with the ability to make complex business decisions that benefit both their industry and their communities. Regardless of title or leadership position, Best for the World Leaders take pride in advancing responsible business practices that are ethical in focus, and global in orientation.

STRATEGIC VISION

+ Fostering global impact through responsible business education at the core + Adapting our business curriculum to keep pace with an evolving business ecosystem + Equipping our institution to coexist in an era of people and technology successfully

AACSB ACCREDITATION RENEWAL

BEST FOR for THE WORLD LEADERS

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Graziadio’s ASPIRE 2025 Strategic Plan is a blueprint for how we set out to accomplish current and future milestones as a leading business school. It reflects our ability to impact the business environment through applied research, learning experiences, and innovative curriculum delivery, emphasizing three critical areas of focus:

REIMAGINE with a global mindset

ACT AND LEAD with integrity, compassion, and a pioneering spirit

FORMULATE innovative business models and strategies

ENGAGE IN socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible practices

We’re proud to receive an accreditation renewal from AACSB International, extending our accreditation for all degree programs for the next five years. This distinction showcases our focus on providing the highest quality of business education and we are proud to have met the 15 rigorous excellence standards required.

AWARDED TO LESS THAN

5% OF SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE

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NEW

AT GRAZIADIO As we continue to expand our academic footprint, we’re excited to add our new Master of Science in Business (MSB) program to our robust academic portfolio of business degree offerings.

ABOUT THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS The Full-Time Master of Science in Business degree provides graduates from any academic background the foundational business competencies to earn a competitive edge in any industry. The program focuses on practical business skills and knowledge, designed to equip students with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing career landscape. Designed to be completed in one year, the MSB curriculum covers various essential business topics such as accounting, finance, data analytics, entrepreneurship, leadership, business law, and real estate.

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2020-2021 NEW GROWTH 2020-2021

GENDER

NEW ENROLLMENTS

53% FEMALE 47% MALE

BY THE NUMBERS MBA

PROGRAMS

MASTER OF SCIENCE

36%

PROGRAMS

CITIZENSHIP

BACHELOR’S

14% INTERNATIONAL

PROGRAMS (BSM)

18% 37% 10

7% 2%

+ 29%

MBA PROGRAMS

+ 7%

BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS (BSM)

+ 17% TOTAL GROWTH

PROGRAM

PROGRAMS

+ 33%

DOCTORATE PROGRAMS

86% DOMESTIC

DOCTORATE ONLINE

+ 54%

ONLINE PROGRAMS

ETHNICITY 35% WHITE / CAUCASIAN

.5% AMERICAN INDIAN

24% ASIAN

.8% PACIFIC ISLANDER

19% BLACK

.3% MULTIPLE

9% HISPANIC

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RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY: BY THE NUMBERS

DIVERSITY

AND INCLUSION

We are wholeheartedly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe fulfilling our mission of developing Best for the World Leaders includes cherishing and celebrating every human’s intrinsic worth as a unique individual. We are continually striving to build a diverse community and aspire to send a message to all that you are welcome here.

INTRODUCING DR. JAYE GOOSBY SMITH CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNITY BELONGING J. Goosby Smith is Pepperdine University’s inaugural vice president for community belonging and chief diversity officer. The new role is one of a series of University initiatives to cultivate a unified and loving community.

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Unexpectedly, God has called me back to my first academic home to fulfill the calling on my life—to unite his people and “empower them to be their very best selves”

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FACULTY AND STAFF

CURRENT STUDENTS

GRAZIADIO BOARD

66% WHITE / CAUCASIAN 14% ASIAN 12% HISPANIC 7% BLACK 1% PACIFIC ISLANDER

35% WHITE / CAUCASIAN 24% UNKNOWN 24% ASIAN 16% BLACK 8% HISPANIC 1% PACIFIC ISLANDER

74% WHITE / CAUCASIAN 18% BLACK 5% HISPANIC 3% ASIAN

GENDER PARITY FACULTY AND STAFF FEMALE MALE

53% 47% ALL STUDENTS 51% 49% GRAZIADIO BOARD 20% 80%

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CENTER FOR

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP Pepperdine Graziadio is the proud home of the Center for Women in Leadership (CWL) and we are dedicated to empowering every woman to have the confidence to be a leading business authority.

REYESUP! In partnership with Reyes Coca Cola Bottling, the CWL launched ReyesUP!, a sixmonth, Women’s Leadership Development program.

The program includes six course modules–facilitated

by Pepperdine faculty and alumni–designed to equip highpotential women supervisors and managers with the ability to effectively lead with confidence.

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KEYNOTE CONVERSATIONS UNBIAS: ADDRESSING UNCONSCIOUS BIAS AT WORK CWL board member, Stacey Gordon, celebrated the launch of her book, UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work during a keynote event with Kim Blue Terell, global head of people experience at Zoom. Stacey’s book hit the number one spot on Amazon’s Business & Organizational Learning category.

DISCUSSION TOPICS + Identifying and addressing bias in the workplace + Understanding what you can do to be more inclusive + Using proven tools to make diversity and equity concepts actionable + Changing organizational policies that allow biased behavior to persist

STACEY GORDON, MBA ‘07 AUTHOR CWL BOARD MEMBER

KIM BLUE TERELL ZOOM GLOBAL HEAD OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCE

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CAREERS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The future of our students and their career potential is at the heart of everything we do. We emphasize facilitating paths to greater selfefficacy, personal achievement, and long-term career fulfillment. With a comprehensive approach to professional development, our students are given the competitive advantage and personal connection to step towards their professional dreams.

Through our personalized career mentorship: + The average base salary for our Full-Time MBA graduates is $103k

LAURA AHN + When Laura joined Graziadio, she was working as a digital client relations region manager at the American Honda Motor Company, Inc. + She is the founder of the Honda Young Professionals Business Resource Group. + While earning her MBA, she was connected to the Walt Disney Company and is now the HR Business Partner Summer Intern, ABC News, the department’s very first intern.

+ An increase over 45% from the 2019 average.

WHERE OUR STUDENTS WORK LAUREN DUNN + After she completed her summer internship, Lauren accepted a full-time offer to join IBM as a senior solution sales specialist. + Lauren was connected to IBM and her internship through Graziadio alumnus, Adam Buffum (MBA ‘13).

Through her Full-Time MBA and Graziadio’s global alumni network, she transitioned her career from hospitality to technology.

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KEYNOTE ADDRESSES

INDUSTRY LEADING

FACULTY S&P GLOBAL ACADEMIC ESG RESEARCH AWARD Maretno Agus Harjoto, Clemens Kownatzki, Jillian Alderman and Robert Lee ARTICLE: Evaluating Climate Risks and Opportunities in Financial Markets

FULBRIGHT U.S. SCHOLAR AWARD TO AUSTRIA The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Kevin S. Groves, PhD RESEARCH: Succession planning for family businesses

CRISTINA GIBSON + Convener / Co-Facilitator, Global Summit on Responsible Research CHARLA GRIFFY-BROWN, PHD + Featured Speaker, UNESCO’s Futures Literary Summit + Keynote, IEEE Annual Conference (TEMSCON)

GRAZIADIO AWARDS JULIAN VIRTUE PROFESSORSHIP 2020-2022 + Bobbi Thomason SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA NATIONAL GRANT + Cristina Gibson, Tom O’Neill, University of Calgary, and Matt McLarnon, Mount Royal University + Project: Time for Flexible Remote Work? Developing the Capabilities of Leaders and Individual Contributorspsychological safety.

PUBLICATIONS PICMET FELLOW AWARD Charla Griffy-Brown, PhD Recognized for outstanding contributions to the development and growth of the Engineering and Technology Management discipline

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Our faculty have been published in premier academic journals, such as Academic Medicine, Journal of Advertising, Journal of Consumer Behavior, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Labor Economics, Journal of Management, and Harvard Business Review.

MARETNO AGUS HARJOTO

2019-2021

Denney Chair Professorship Award by Pepperdine Graziadio

BOBBI THOMASON

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Rosabeth Moss Kanter International Award for Excellence in Work and Family Research

GARY MANGIOFICO

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Service to the OD Network Award by the Organizational Development Network (ODN)

CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH (CAR) RESEARCH JOURNEY SPEAKER SERIES FALL 2020 • Continued series with distinguished scholars where they are invited to share behind the scenes insights of their research process, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PITCH AND POSTERS RESEARCH FORUM JUNE 2021 • The annual forum brought in eleven presentations and a Q&A session where faculty presented current and forthcoming research while sharing insights around COVID-19 and the future of the global economy.

GRAZIADIO’S FACULTY RETREAT KEYNOTE MARCH 2021 • Whose Calls for Research Should Business Scholars Answer: A Full-Voice Meaningful Approach delivered by Dr. Debra Shapiro, former president of Academy of Management and Clarice Smith, professor of management at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.

EXECUTIVE DBA AND CAR CONFERENCE FOR APPLIED RESEARCH JUNE 2021 • Graziadio’s third annual doctoral conference included presentations from faculty, external academics, and nationally renowned industry leaders who shared cutting-edge research insights and personal expertise to inspire the collective process of dialogue formation.

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PUBLISHED WORK

DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

STUDENT ACCOLADES

ANA BRANT FORBES How Adapting To Ultra-Wealthy Clientele Can Improve A Brand’s Overall Customer Experience

Our inaugural Doctor of Business Administration cohort is graduating at the end of the 2021 Spring term and have shown outstanding dedication to their dissertations. We are exceptionally proud of all their accomplishments, which expand beyond their doctorate degree and have received signficant recongition from renowned organizations.

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ENGAGEMENT MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM

SHARIFA BATTS GROUP & ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT Increasing career advancement opportunities through sponsorship: An identity-based model with illustrative application to crossrace mentorship of African-Americans

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SOCIETY FOR CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY CONFERENCE

ROBERT BIKEL FINALIST BEST POSTER PRESENTATION Sustainability Paradox Governance

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GEORGE DAGLIYAN FINALIST BEST POSTER PRESENTATION Adoption of AI Technology: Taking the Bad with the Good

JOLIE GUTENTAG BEST WORKING PAPER AWARD Concretizing Sustainability with Circularity: A Construal Level Approach to Encourage Sustainable Consumption

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CORPORATE

PARTNERSHIPS Through our commitment to fostering a deeper connection between academics and business, our corporate partnerships provide companies with the means to develop their employees and build their intellectual, human capital. We are proud to partner with and offer experience-driven education, scholarships, and networking opportunities exclusively to globally renowned companies.

ACTIVISION BLIZZARD AEG AON BOEING BRIGHT HORIZONS ED ASSIST CALTECH COOLSYS FARMERS INSURANCE FOX CORPORATION KAISER PERMANENTE NORTHROP GRUMMAN REYES COCA-COLA BOTTLING

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OUR NEWEST PARTNER:

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY

Through our new partnership with The Cheesecake Factory, named one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” for eight consecutive years, we offer educational benefits to their 45,000 employees worldwide.

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CERTIFICATE BOOT CAMPS

DATA SCIENCE AND

UX / UI DESIGN

ANALYTICS

CYBERSECURITY

FULL-STACK DEVELOPMENT / CODING

ACADEMIC

PARTNERSHIPS

We continue to expand our educational partnerships—providing students a variety of enriching and immersive learning opportunities.

In the past year, we’ve built two new connections with 2U/Trilogy and HackerU to offer non-credit bearing/non-degree boot camp certificates around “hot” technology trends.

Our partnerships with both academic organizations will significantly further our brand reach and diversify our portfolio of offerings to appeal to newer audiences looking to build valuable, specialized skill sets.

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FINTECH

DIGITAL MARKETING

CERTIFICATE BOOT CAMPS 2021 DEAN’S REPORT

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FALL 2020

GOING

GLOBAL

+ PASSPORT TO THE WORLD + FROM PANAMA TO PATAGONIA + BUSINESS RESILIENCE IN TIMES OF CRISIS

ARGENTINA BRAZIL COLUMBIA ECUADOR PANAMA PERU

Expedia Inc. | TWBA Insolar Cafe San Alberto | Cycle System Telefonica Panama Canal Visitors Center Medlife

ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA BRAZIL CANADA CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA ENGLAND FRANCE

CBRE | Litron Yellowtail Bike & Park | Insolar | Mach Music Deloitte | Four Seasons CBRE | Notco | Simplo NBA | NIO Casacol | LATAM Cushman & Wakefield Bollinger | Bucherer | Guerlain Hotel de Crillon | Lesage Montblanc | Van Cleef & Arpels Offr Sony | YouTube Autowatt Ernst & Young | Villa Maria Wines Medlife | Simba Collins Aerospace | OTSAW Sparkgate GreenViet

FROM HOME In a “normal” year, Graziadio welcomes inbound exchange students to our full-time programs while providing the opportunity for our students to study abroad at one of our 30+ partners AACSB or equivalent accredited partner universities. Due to the global pandemic, our trimester exchange programs from Summer 2020 through Summer 2021 were suspended. However, regardless of the obstacle before us, we were able to provide our students with eight, culturally immersive Global Business Intensive courses–virtually.

The cultural immersions involved a combination of virtual presentations, lectures, and even escape rooms with participating international companies. At the end of each program, students were challenged with an applied case competition, where they would identify and provide business solutions to the obstacles currently facing the organization.

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SPRING 2021 + GLOBAL REAL ESTATE: CHALLENGES AND CHANGING DYNAMICS + LUXURY BRAND MANAGEMENT IN THE FRENCH ECOSYSTEM + EMERGING ECONOMIES OF LATIN AMERICA + DISRUPTING TECHNOLOGIES: BEGINNINGS OF A NEW FUTURE + INNOVATION IN TIME OF CRISIS

IRELAND JAPAN MEXICO NEW ZEALAND PERU SINGAPORE SOUTH KOREA VIETNAM

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George Awards

13TH ANNUAL

APRIL 15 • 2021

VIRTUAL

EVENTS

MOST FUNDABLE COMPANIES OCTOBER 15 • 2020

Seizing

Moment Mini-conference showcasing how women are taking the lead to advance DEI, create resilience and agility in themselves and others, and engage their communities to come together in unity.

TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 336

MARCH 24 • 2021 9TH ANNUAL SEIZING THE MOMENT KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Eight students, two alumni, and one faculty member were awarded in this year’s ceremony.

Most competitive year yet with over 4,500 early-stage startups from across the US competing. Of the 20 winners, the top “platinum” winners include: + BNNano, Inc. • Nanotechnology + Calviri, Inc. • Biotechnology + Terecircuits Corporation • Electronics Materials

Graziadio was a title sponsor for IMA’s IMPACT20 event, “The Year of Reinvention.” Renowned experts facilitated the discussion around adversity and building a conceptual framework to innovative solutions.

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MARCH 8 • 2021 LEARN, ASPIRE, CHALLENGE

Our annual awards ceremony took place virtually, celebrating eleven of our community members for their outstanding commitment to integrity, stewardship, courage, and compassion.

APRIL 29 • 2021 THE FUTURE GLOBAL ECONOMY: STRUCTURAL ISSUES AND THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION

+ Wole Coaxum • Mobility Capital Finance + Nicole Bassett • Renewal Network + David Folkenflik • NPR + Jonathan Tan • Ratio Institute

FEATURING: Paul Donovan Chief Economist UBS Global Wealth Management

TOTAL ATTENDANCE:132

TOTAL ATTENDANCE:187

OCTOBER 2 • 2020

Won the Title for the Largest Virtual Marketing Conference

FIRST ANNUAL Pepperdine Business Conference and University Fair with keynote presentations from:

MAY 13 • 2021

+ Charley Moore + Bernice Ledbetter, EdD Founder and CEO + Charla Griffy-Brown, PhD Rocket Lawyer Inc. + Mark Tribbitt, PhD + Deryck van Rensburg, DBA

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THE GRAZIADIO

DIFFERENCE

E2B

E2C

As an integral part of the Graziadio experience, the E2B Program serves as a cornerstone of experiential learning, connecting MBA students directly to global powerhouses, regional brands, and start-ups and providing them the opportunity to solve complex business challenges first-hand.

The Graziadio E2C program allows our students to connect directly with a nonprofit organization to build their understanding of organizational structures, team efficiencies, leadership development, and leading effective change. Some of this year’s participating nonprofits include:

EDUCATION TO BUSINESS

625 CLIENT-BASED PROJECTS 84% OF CLIENTS

are very likely or likely to implement student recommendations

82% OF CLIENTS are interested in future projects

63% OF PROJECTS

are sourced through Graziadio alumni

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EDUCATION TO COMMUNITY

+ Inclusive Education Project + Teach, Train, Transform + Ten Thousand Villages + Tichenor Clinic, + BIG Heart Ranch + Pachamama Alliance + Clara’s House + Hively + Fairytale Town + Hopalong Animal Rescue + Daly City Partnerships + Genesis Women’s Shelter

SEER SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY

The concurrent crises of the pandemic, long overdue urgency around systemic racism, and the increasingly tangible effects of climate change created an unparalleled opportunity for SEER. + First virtual SEER Symposium addressing innovations around equity and inclusion, trust in media, circular economy, and sustainability and stewardship + SEER program extended to the MSML and MSGB programs + Virtual Certificate in Social Responsibility received attendance on an international scale + Faculty analysis revealed strong alignment with all UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in teaching and with a majority of SDGs in research, respectively + Virtual Global Business Intensive (GBIs) continue to focus on international social and environmental issues

Graziadio is a proud member of PRME, a United Nations supported initiative founded to raise the profile of sustainability and to equip today’s business students with the ability to deliver change tomorrow. Our faculty create numerous instructional methods to translate theory into practice—ranging from guest speakers and industry site expeditions to service-learning and client-based projects.

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NOTABLE ALUMNI ROBERT KYNCL PART-TIME MBA ‘97 YOUTUBE CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER As chief business officer for video-sharing website Youtube, where 300 hours of video are uploaded every minute, Robert Kyncl oversees business functions, including content, sales, marketing, platforms, access, and strategy. Prior to Youtube, Robert was vice president of content acquisitions at Netflix, where he spearheaded the company’s content acquisition for streaming TV shows and movies over the Internet. Growing up in the Czech Republic, under the constraints of the iron curtain, Robert developed important values, which motivates him to make a positive contribution to the world.

Throughout his career, Robert has leveraged his Graziadio skills, lessons and values, applying them to challenging projects. While at Graziadio, Robert recalls courses requiring team building and team brainstorming, which he learned were essential to a business and understanding new and differing perspectives.

Robert has been listed in Variety’s Dealmakers Impact Report as one of their “disruptors,” Vanity Fair’s New Establishment List, Billboard’s Power 100 List and AdWeek’s 50 List of Media, Marketing and Tech Leaders.

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Fresh out of business school and scouting for a job, Robert landed himself a job at a Hollywood talent agency, where he was later introduced to Netflix. Robert is also the author of a “Streampunks: Youtube and the Rebels Remaking Media.”

CANDI CASTLEBERRY-SINGLETON EXECUTIVE MBA ‘06 TWITTER VICE PRESIDENT • DIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY AND ENGAGEMENT As vice president of diversity partnership strategy and engagement at Twitter, Candi Castleberry-Singleton is focused on building trust, advancing inclusivity in our industry and diverse communities through partnerships with NGOs, academia, and corporations, resulting in Twitter being recognized as a true leader for its commitment and collaboration. A visionary and change-agent, she is the founder of the award-winning Dignity & Respect Campaign, which helps organizations create environments of dignity and respect.

Candi’s business acumen enhances her approach of partnering with senior executives, business process owners, and community leaders to build sustainable practices for the workplace, marketplace, and community. A recognized leader, she has been awarded as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Corporate America by Savoy Magazine.

Candi recounts the highlight of her Graziadio experience as her international immersion with her cohort in Asia. She gained first-hand insight into the work culture and impact of the healthcare, law, and manufacturing industry.

Candi has delivered inspiring keynote and lectures around the world, one being in Washington, D.C. sharing the stage with then-Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton. By far, one of her most treasured life experience was spending a weekend at the home of the late Dr. Maya Angelou, learning about her and the stories of her life.

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TOM MAGNUSON

25 YEARS OF THE GRAZIADIO

“

NEW MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

BOARD

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Graziadio Board by George Graziadio, we are dedicated to honoring his vision of being proactive in bringing relevant, progressive, and inspirational events as well as talented, dedicated membership to our community...George would be proud!

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CURRENT MEMBERS

JOHN CANNITO

DAN REDFERN

PRESIDENT PENTA BUILDING GROUP

CFO RUIZ FOODS

ALMA DERRICKS FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARNTER REV

- STEVAN CALVILLO CHAIRMAN OF THE GRAZIADIO BOARD

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CEO & CO-FOUNDER MAGNUSON HOTELS

Cindy Ayloush

Frank Cornell

Patrick Khoury

Dan Redfern

Phillip Bardack

Alma Derricks

Larry Kosmont

John Renfro

Charles Bassett

Keith Dorsey

Darren Lee

Darrell Riley

Ron Berryman

Paul Dutmer

Kimber Maderazzo

Denise Roberson

Christine Bishop

John Figueroa

Thomas Magnuson

Larraine Segil

David Bishop

Louis Graziadio III

Mark Miller

Donald Skinner

Bert Boeckmann

Raymond Hall

Vincent Monteparte

Joshua Taub

Mark Bowles

Paul Hamilton

Robert Mosbaugh

Deryck van Rensburg

Stevan Calvillo

Lynn Hein

Quincy Newell, III

Paul Wagstaff

John Cannito

Sinan Kanatsiz

Richard Newman

Carmi Zlotnik

Morgan Christen

Lisa Kerscher

Morgan Rector

PAUL HAMILTON FOUNDER • PROVINCE INC CEO • GREENSPUN CORP CEO • ATLANTA E-SPORTS

LARRY KOSMONT CHAIRMAN AND CEO KOSMONT COMPANIES

JOSH TAUB COO ACTIVISION

PAUL WAGSTAFF CO-FOUNDER EMBASSY PARK LLC

CARMI ZLOTNIK PRODUCER APPLE

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OUR GROWTH

SOCIAL MEDIA

+ 10%

CHANNELS Social media is one of our most influential tools for increasing Graziadio’s visibility and presence in the marketplace—allowing us to position ourselves within the higher academic landscape, share content and stories, and further drive interest to help us fulfill our enrollment goals.

Through our Graziadio newsroom, Graziadio Business Blog, and so much more, we’re able to amplify our voice across our social channels and further drive our mission of developing Best for the World Leaders.

In the past year, we’ve seen tremendous growth across our channels as we strategically engage with our community in a virtually-based world.

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+ 38% + 6%

TOP PERFORMING CHANNELS

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+ 7%

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LINKEDIN

FACEBOOK

TWITTER

INSTAGRAM

40,198 FOLLOWERS

16,692 FOLLOWERS

5,102 FOLLOWERS

2,834 FOLLOWERS

+ 4,206% DATA FROM DECEMBER 2019-APRIL 2021

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“ IF BETTER IS POSSIBLE, THEN GOOD IS NOT ENOUGH ” – GEORGE GRAZIADIO, JR.

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DEAN’S REPORT

TODAY, NOT TOMORROW

COURAGE WITH COMPASSION

INTEGRITY ALWAYS

PIONEERING SPIRIT

developing

BEST for THE WORLD LEADERS