Alumni Leadership Exchange (ALEx)

Connect. Learn. Lead. Initiated by Trachtenberg School alumni, the Alumni Leadership Exchange  (ALEx) will offer a platform for connection, learning, and professional advancement. Every other month, virtual sessions will feature presentations by alumni speakers on leadership and management, with facilitated discussions designed to integrate the insights into actionable strategies.

Interested in learning more about how to potentially be a speaker for a future ALEx presentation?  Visit the link below to review the ALEx speaker overview.

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Mark Your Calendar:

The 2024-2025 Virtual sessions will be held from 1-2pm (EST). Upcoming dates:  

  • March 12, 2025
  • May 14, 2025
  • July 9, 2025
  • September 10, 2025
  • November 12, 2025

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Upcoming ALEx Presentations: 


Leading Change: Three Ways to Create Social Change | March 12, 2025, 1-2pm (EST), Virtual | RSVP 
 
Omar Woodard

This presentation will provide an overview of ways public, private, and charitable sector leaders and organizations achieve social change through modifications to policy, practice, or perception.

Presenter: Omar Woodard, (MPA '07),Executive Director, HRS Management; Founder, Woodard Impact; Philanthropy & Impact Investing Professional, 26North


Steady at 30,000 Feet: Building Trust and High Performing Teams | May 14, 2025, 1-2pm (EST), Virtual | RSVP
 
Revised Marshall

This presentation will provide successful approaches to building new teams, or rebuilding failing ones, based on 26 years of Defense and Intelligence Community experience.

Presenter: Colonel Adam J. Marshall, (MPA '04), USAF (Ret), 1998 - 2024


Previous ALEx Presentations: 

From Surviving to Thriving: Recognizing, Addressing, and Preventing Burnout in Yourself and Your Team

 

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Carlos Villacis

Carlos Villacis, MA-ENRP '16

Vice President, Climate and Mobility, Antenna Group

From Surviving to Thriving: Recognizing, Addressing, and Preventing Burnout in Yourself and Your Team

This presentation by Carlos Villacis, MA-ENRP '16, explored practical strategies for recognizing, addressing, and preventing burnout among leaders and their teams. Attendees learned to identify early warning signs of burnout, implement proactive measures to reduce stress and foster a culture of resilience and well-being within their organizations. By focusing on sustainable work practices and self-care, leaders can enhance productivity, maintain high morale, and avoid the costly impacts of burnout.

 

Resilient Leadership

 

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Molly Bernstein

Molly Weisse-Bernstein, MPA '14

Senior Consultant, LMI

Resilient Leadership

This presentation by Molly Weisse-Bernstein, MPA '14, explored the ever-evolving challenges of today's world. As the cornerstone of navigating today's dynamic and often turbulent landscape, it is not just about weathering storms but thriving through transforming challenges into opportunities and leading with unwavering determination. By embodying adaptability, maintaining a positive outlook, and fostering a supportive team environment, resilient leaders inspire growth and innovation, guiding their teams through adversity and emerging stronger together.