ALUMNI COMMUNITY
Washington, D. C., U. S. A.
Thandi Young Master of Business Administration, 2010
What motivates you to lead your Chapter?
I had an amazing experience at Hult, and I love the school and what it stands for, so when I moved to Washington, I looked for the local Chapter. I took on planning events with the help of Maria Pia Carbonnell and Alex Franklin. Recently I had the opportunity to lead the Chapter alongside Fiona MacNialis and Pia— we could not have been a top Chapter without their hard work.
What events and initiatives have you implemented to become a top-performing Chapter?
We like to make sure we give alumni a variety of things that will help them to grow professionally as well as socially. For example, we recently hosted our second Lunch and Learn series, where we invited guest speakers to speak on networking, as requested by alumni. An executive coach also came in which was really useful.
What are your biggest challenges?
While we have had a lot of successes, it can be more difficult to encourage participation due to our location. As we have no campus in the city, we have fewer graduates settling nearby. We also have alumni here who graduated from the school when it was known as the Arthur D. Little School of Management, which presents some challenges with engagement. As these alumni have been away from the school such a long time, it can be harder to get them involved.
What is the most unique thing about your Chapter community?
We have a smaller, but very diverse alumni base from Hult campuses all around the world, so the Washington Chapter is great for networking. With so many different business backgrounds, the Chapter also provides a great resource for alumni looking to move into another field.
Best Chapter moment?
A couple of months ago, we had an alum in our Chapter looking for a new job. He came to an event to network, and heard about several career opportunities. For me, that is what it’ s all about. I enjoy connecting people.
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