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3 | Message from the Directors 4 | Around the World: Global Programs 12 | Leadership, Conferences and Recognition 15 | In the Classroom and Extracurricular Initiatives 17 | In the Community: Outreach and Service 20 | Among the Academe: Thought Leadership and Research 22 | Within the Center: Stakeholders, Partners and Supporters Above: Front row (L-R): Olivia Loftin ’25 VSB, Katie Hedrick ’25 VSB, Olivia Hansen ’25 VSB, Associate Professor of the Practice Patricia Dorris-Crenny, CPA Back Row (L-R): Spencer Bodow ’25 VSB, Davis Strefling ’25 VSB, Aidan Gunn ’25 VSB, Santiago Ortiz de Montellano ’25 VSB On the cover: Back Row (L-R): Brandon Nash ’22 VSB, Stephen Walker ’22 VSB, Henry Kreisl ’22 VSB Front Row (L-R): Connie Fang ’22 VSB, Sydney Karpowich ’22 VSB, Megan Wang ’22 VSB, Alyssa Hogarth ’22 VSB MORAN CENTER for LEADERSHIPGLOBAL Annual Review 2021-2022
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MCGL continues to employ innovations developed in response to the pandemic, providing increased flexibility and opportunities for international engagement. Virtual global consulting projects, developed for students to fulfill graduation requirements in the absence of international travel, have now been integrated into domestic coursework, further internationalizing our students and faculty. This format serves a larger audience of students who may not study or intern abroad. The virtual modality of the Business Dynamics Globalization Panels and the hybrid format of our Advisory Council meetings provided MCGL the ability to accommodate the growing geographic distribution of our membership abroad. MCGL highlighted the expertise of its Advisory Council members in a new series of topical briefings that covered topics such as global supply chain disruptions, global talent management, and COVID-19 therapeutics and vaccine development.
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MCGL had many reasons to celebrate this year. VSB hired a number of new faculty with significant international expertise. Our Global Leadership Fellows and Global Business Concentration students were able to thrive, despite a very challenging international landscape, several receiving prestigious Fulbright awards. MCGL took part in a ceremony to honor Herbert G. Rammrath ’57 as the recipient of the Villanova School of Business Bartley Medallion Award. An early supporter of international business education, research and study abroad, Rammrath has been critical to the foundation of the Center. We also had the pleasure of honoring one of our longstanding members and current MCGL Advisory Council chair, Steve DeRose ’76 VSB, as MCGL’s recipient of the Above and Beyond Service Recognition Award for his many contributions over the last decade.
MBA students welcomed the ability to participate in the embedded study abroad component of the Global Practicum, traveling to Chile and the United Arab Emirates.
MCGL continues to serve as a thought leader in international education, chairing a number of internal and external committees dedicated to advocacy and support of international students, alumni abroad, global business curriculum, research and VSB staff. Despite a very challenging global economic and geopolitical environment, MCGL remains strongly committed to advancing international business education, intercultural connections and responsible global leadership for the betterment of business and society. We remain grateful to all of our stakeholders for their unwavering support, especially our Advisory Council members, Dean Russell and Vice Dean Mao, donors, partners, and of course, our students.
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THIS ACADEMIC YEAR marked the welcome return of in-person classes, University events and activities, and international experiences. Some larger meetings remained virtual or leveraged a hybrid approach in order to reach a wider geographic audience and enhance attendance. The Moran Center for Global Leadership (MCGL) embraced the opportunity to provide new and innovative programs for our students, launching the inaugural Maymester Berlin program in Strategic Information Technology. Pentup demand for study abroad was met with the return of the Maymester Sydney program in Global Political Economy of the Asia-Pacific Region.
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MCGL is honored to recognize eight outstanding IB students that graduated with the Global Leadership Fellows (GLF) distinction in May: Annie Cowen ’22 VSB, Danniela Estrada ’22 VSB, Alyssa Hogarth ’22 VSB, Sydney Karpowich ’22 VSB, Henry Kreisl ’22 VSB, Alicia Langan ’22 VSB, Diya Sharma ’22 VSB and Colette Termaat ’22 VSB. Each of the GLF graduates has benefited from a mentor relationship with an MCGL Advisory Council member. They have all completed the requirements for an International Business co-major and a functional major, two required international experiences, and at least one international internship.
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Cowen earned a 3.97 GPA and received the Bartley Medallion for Excellence in Accounting—the highest distinction VSB can bestow—in recognition of outstanding achievement. She was a semi-finalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistant (ETA) in Indonesia and completed four internships during her college career. Kreisl earned a 3.92 GPA, received the Bartley Medallion for Excellence in International Business, was awarded a Fulbright ETA in South Korea and will then join BNY Mellon as a business analyst in NYC. Karpowich was awarded a Fulbright ETA in the Slovak Republic and will then join EY Financial Services in an audit position in Philadelphia. Langan will participate in KPMG’s Global Internship Program in Malaysia this summer and she and Sharma will return to VSB next fall to complete a Master of Accounting with Data Analytics. Sharma’s graduate degree has been sponsored by KPMG and she will join their Business Tax Services team in Philadelphia. Estrada has accepted a position with PwC International Tax Consulting in Chicago. Hogarth will be joining Johnson & Johnson Consumer in Fort Washington to participate in their Sales Leadership Development Program, and Termaat will join PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit as PCS associate in Seattle. Programs
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Collectively, GLF graduates have achieved a 3.7 GPA; speak six different languages; and have studied or interned across eight countries including China, Chile, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain and the UK. Six students majored in Accounting and two triple majored in Business Analytics, with one each completing degree requirements for MIS and Marketing in addition to International Business. Six GLF graduates also completed minors in Business Law, Computer Science, Spanish, Latin American Studies, and Peace and Justice.
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— Diya Sharma ’22 VSB Participating in the GLF program has encouraged me to look outside the normal path of an accounting major in my education and career considerations. I’ve been able to network with people abroad and realize the importance of having a global mindset and cultural awareness, combining what I learned in the classroom. The program is great for students that want to expand their global mindset!
MCGL and the GLF program were integral in my transformation from a small-town kid to a global citizen. The opportunities I was afforded through Villanova changed the course of my life, and I am excited to take what I have learned out into the world.
— Alicia Langan ’22 VSB MCGL and the GLF program have helped me immensely throughout my entire college experience. My mentor, Steve DeRose, has given me very beneficial career and life advice on several occasions. I am so grateful for him and the GLF program.
The GLF program completely changed my Villanova experience by introducing me to people who share similar values, passions and aspirations. Kim Cahill, MCGL director, has been my biggest source of support, advice and comfort throughout these past four years. Finding my place and purpose through the GLF program, and my mentor Deb Affonsa, is truly the reason I have become confident in who I am and where I am going!
The GLF program introduced me to like-minded individuals within Villanova, many of whom I traveled with abroad. This fellowship allowed me to maintain and grow those friendships beyond individual experiences. In addition, the GLF program allowed me to develop global leadership skills and network with established global leaders through conferences and events.
— Alyssa Hogarth ’22 VSB GLF and MCGL enabled me to apply the global trends and experience the foreign cultures that I learned about in VSB classrooms. My experiences abroad allowed me to immerse myself in new cultures, engage in local customs and explore unique destinations that I would not have otherwise encountered. The skills I gained as a GLF will guide me as I interact with people from diverse backgrounds in my future endeavors.
— Danniela Estrada ’22 VSB With the support of MCGL, I have not only been able to study and travel abroad but gain a deeper understanding of how business and culture differ across the globe. Being a Global Leadership Fellow has trained me to think critically to prepare for work abroad during my professional career.
— Henry Kreisl ’22 VSB
— Annie Cowen ’22 VSB MCGL was an impactful part of my college experience because of the connections I created during my time as a Global Leadership Fellow. MCGL influenced my career by connecting me with a GLF mentor, Bill Tozzi. He had experience working abroad and advised me on interview preparations, internship hunting and what to look for in a company when accepting a fulltime offer. I am so thankful for the resources that have been provided for me through the GLF program.
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Following her graduation from Villanova, Jennings spent a year with Morgan Stanley as an Operations analyst in NYC.
“The GBC program helped round out my Economics major in CLAS and the added international business curriculum brought a wider set of global business perspectives to my studies. Additionally, GBC gave me access to innovative international management classes that I could not have taken otherwise.”
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“The GBC program gave me access to a wider range of classes in the business school, which have propelled me towards a future in international business. As a small-business owner who depends on global relationships, the Moran Center has prepared me for many international scenarios where understanding multiple perspectives is an essential skill.”
THE GLOBAL BUSINESS CONCENTRATION (GBC) program was created and launched by MCGL in 2020 and has generated more than 50 applications in two years. The GBC program encourages interdisciplinary scholarship and leverages VSB’s extensive global resources to the benefit of IB co-majors and students from other schools across the University interested in a global business credential. Previously, students outside of VSB did not have access to business classes unless they were pursuing a business minor.
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Three seniors from CLAS graduated in 2022, completing all requirements to earn the Global Business Concentration: Mark Oddo II , Bobby Sanderson and Ciaran Stephens . Oddo majored in Economics with a minor in Spanish and is a Private Equity apprentice at Star Mountain Capital in NYC. Sanderson majored in Economics with a minor in Psychology and has accepted a position as an E-Commerce Strategy associate at Wayfair in Boston. Stephens majored in Economics with a minor in Chinese. He will join AIG in their Manhattan office as an Underwriting analyst in their Financial Institutions Group.
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One of the inaugural GBC graduates, Rachel Jennings ’21 CLAS , was awarded a Fulbright grant to pursue a master’s degree in Marketing and Research and Consumer Behavior from the IE University of Madrid.
RAMMRATH FUND SUPPORTS INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES
THE HERBERT G. RAMMRATH ENDOWED FUND for Global Initiatives and International Scholarships was established in 2008 to provide financial resources to support global programs and underwrite student scholarships for business students. Scholarships support international students attending VSB as well as outgoing VSB students’ participation in a study abroad or global internship experience. In the last 14 years, Herbert G. Rammrath ’57 has provided nearly half a million dollars in scholarship funding for 225 students, including 43 international scholars from 11 countries and students studying abroad in 26 countries. Rammrath commented, “Villanova helped me have a fruitful life. Now, I am simply giving back some of the benefits I received from my time at Villanova.”
MCGL oversees and administers this fund and is grateful for Rammrath’s generous philanthropy. This year, $45,000 in Rammrath Scholarships were awarded to 21 students. Six international students from India, Pakistan and Vietnam received funding for the academic year. Fifteen undergraduate students completed international experience requirements in six different countries including Australia, Denmark, France, Italy, South Africa and Spain.
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— Ciaran Stephens ’22 CLAS Herbert Rammrath with Rammrath students: Madhav Pandya ’23 VSB, Loretta Bobb ’17 MBA, Jenny (Shiyu) Su ’21 VSB, Janelle Fritz ’18 MBA and Thomas Rodriguez ’16 VSB
MCGL Director Kim Cahill stated, “It is an honor and privilege to work with Herb and oversee the student scholars. His humility, kindness and generosity are an inspiration to me. His treasure and shared knowledge— he personally meets with scholarship recipients and regales them with stories of his international adventures—have made a lasting, personal and meaningful impact on these students’ lives.”
“Joining the GBC program was a defining moment for me during my time at Villanova. Having taken introductory coursework in Chinese and an interest in pursuing a career in business, the GBC program greatly supplemented my ability to succeed in the global marketplace. It taught the ins and outs of foreign markets/economies whilst also equipping me with necessary knowledge of customs, values and international business practices in order to thrive in a global environment.”
After MCGL’s successful 2019 launch of the University’s first Maymester Intensive Course Abroad in Sydney, preparation was underway to deliver the program again in Australia and expand the initiative to Germany for 2020. MCGL was able to resume the program in Sydney and finally launch the new Berlin Maymester program in 2022. For rising VSB seniors, many of whom experienced two years of cancellations, this meant they would have their only opportunity to participate in a study abroad program before completing their undergraduate careers.
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villanova.edu/MCGL | 9 highlight of both programs was engaging a number of Villanova alumni in Berlin and Sydney. Villanova graduates served as presenters and hosted corporate site visits to share their knowledge and experiences living and working internationally, significantly expanding the students’ global network. Students met with the following alumni overseas: Francis Felice ’98 VSB, CFO, Bonial International Group; Savannah Trifiro ’15 VSB, SEO team lead, US Market, Nexern GmbH; Ryan Weikert ’12 VSB, senior corporate development manager, Omio; Amanda Gilmore ’12 VSB, country manager, Peloton Interactive Australia; John Aloisa ’02 VSB, chief financial accountant, Lendlease; Kiki Peterson ’02 VSB, partner, KPMG Australia; and Michelle Mutchnik ’02 VSB, deputy CFO, Magellan Asset Management Limited.InAustralia, students completed the required Global Political Economy course with a focus on the Asia-Pacific Region. Led by MCGL Co-Faculty Director Michelle Casario, PhD, students attended lectures and business meetings, participating in corporate site visits with Salesforce, Pfizer, Nestlé, Costco, KPMG, Lendlease and Peloton. Cultural activities included a visit to the iconic Sydney Opera House and a trip to a wildlife sanctuary where students learned about eco-tourism, aboriginal artifacts and traditional bush medicine. Students took a guided walking tour of the historical Rocks area, including the Royal Botanic Garden, and climbed the famous Sydney Harbor Bridge. Madeleine Sateri ’23 VSB shared, “Through traveling to Australia and understanding the economic drivers of the Asia Pacific region, I am a more well-rounded global citizen and leader. This international experience helped me move one step closer to VSB’s mantra of developing business leaders for a better world.”
While in Berlin, coursework was complemented by company site visits that included SAP, Deloitte Consulting, Adlershof Technology Park and Bonial International Group. Cultural activities featured the Reichstag, Technik Museum, Barberini Museum and Palace Sanssouci, among others. Students heard from a local PhD student and toured Freie Universitat, learning about the university’s rich history of continued representation of freedom, openness and transparency.
The Berlin Maymester was developed by MCGL Director Kim Cahill and Sue Metzger, professor of practice, Information Systems, featuring a required course in Strategic Information Technology. Cahill and Metzger secured a $5,000 grant award from IES Abroad to subsidize student fees and leveraged their personal and professional networks in Berlin to enhance the program. Cahill received a Fulbright award for International Education Administrators in 2015 to travel throughout Germany, creating connections with senior higher education professionals in both countries. Prior to coming to Villanova, Metzger was a director of Global Support for SAP America—including a two-year assignment at headquarters in Walldorf, Germany—managing teams and processes that provided large scale, global support to critical customer situations. MCGL Assistant Director Gloria Angel stepped up at the last moment to assist, supporting Metzger and the students on the ground when Cahill was unable to travel.
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Matt Catalano ’25 VSB stated, “Berlin is a hub for innovation and seeing their cutting-edge technologies in action was really exciting. We learned about blockchain and quantum computing and this experience made me decide to add a Management Information Systems double major.”
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For the first time in two years, MBA students traveled as part of the required Global Practicum spring class. One group visited Chile and the other traveled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In Dubai, graduate students met with representatives from Emirates airlines, advertiser Wunderman Thompson, property developer Nakheel, and innovation and entrepreneurial hub Dtec. They engaged in a quasi-consulting project with IQ Robotics, an automated supply chain and logistics solutions provider. The students also visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an architectural masterpiece that combines Islamic architecture and design. Programs
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n Chile, students visited multinationals, such as Michelin, as well as startups like Yoy Simulators. These companies provided mini consulting projects for the students. Students working with Michelin offered solutions to pending recycling regulations while students working with Yoy presented an entry strategy for US expansion. Other company visits included a custom wooden door factory, a social entrepreneur who recycled denim into new garments providing opportunities to indigenous women, and an NGO that creates park space for low-income communities. The group enjoyed wine tasting at a vineyard and learned about the challenges facing Chile’s wine industry.
Andrew Criner ’23 MBA said, “Participating in the MBA Global Practicum course in Chile allowed me to view the world from a different cultural perspective. We were tasked with helping a Chilean tech company break into the US market and met with the CEO and his staff at their Valparaiso headquarters, where we tested the technology and conversed with the firm about its market strategies. This experience allowed me to gain a new perspective and understanding of the business cultures that exist throughout the world. Lastly, the relationships and experiences made from this trip are something that I will cherish forever.”
Global Leadership Fellow Colette Termaat ’22 VSB worked on the New Zealand consulting project. This experience stimulated an interest to delve more deeply into the US-NZ digital Free Trade Agreement (FTA), inspiring her to travel to NZ to learn about their economy and the issues preventing the US and NZ from reaching a digital FTA. While there, she met with AmCham Executive Director Mike Hearns and attended the AmCham-DHL Express Success and Innovation Awards.
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In spring 2022, students worked with Grupo Delia Flores in Argentina, a leading provider of customs brokerage services, logistics, global supply chain and international cargo transportation. The students evaluated the company’s potential expansion in Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Bolivia. Another group worked on a comprehensive project involving business challenges facing Axur in Brazil, a digital risk protection platform powered by AI that helps companies track and eliminate online risks and cybercrime. Axur is seeking to expand its business to Colombia, Mexico, the UK, Turkey, Spain and the US.
At the undergraduate level, MCGL Co-Faculty Director Michelle Casario offered a Special Topics course on the Economies of the Asia-Pacific Region. The course, designed to provide an alternative international experience to fulfill the study abroad requirement of the International Business co-major, attracted a diverse group of students from VSB and CLAS. Combining academic coursework with a virtual global consulting project, students worked in groups with companies across multiple industries in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
Consulting projects included work on digitization and cost-saving strategies for Alliance Bank in Malaysia, guided research on Singapore’s vulnerability to trade shocks for Hill and Associates’ Asia Viewpoint report, mapping value chains and stakeholder relationships in the pharmaceutical industry for Previsior in Australia, and preparing a report on the business issues of a US-New Zealand digital Free Trade Agreement for the American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand.
ALTHOUGH THE GLOBAL PRACTICUM TRIPS resumed in March of 2022, innovations initiated during the height of the pandemic continued to inform the domestic version, in which virtual international consulting projects are now an integral component.
In summer 2021, students worked with Yoy, located in Valparaiso, Chile (a company that later engaged with the traveling Global Practicum students as described above). Yoy improves people’s learning capacity by applying immersive technologies and virtual and augmented reality to industrial safety, education and training. Students provided a consulting engagement and due diligence for future global expansion in Brazil, Germany, the UK and the US.
Termaat added, “My experience in New Zealand was one of a kind and the class was essential to my ability to navigate culturally significant conversations and bring an American perspective to US/NZ business and trade deals. The project emphasized the importance of bringing together information from both sides of the agreement in evaluating the impact of trade deals and the issues that will need to be addressed in the future. It was an incredible opportunity to expand my global network and apply what I learned in the classroom to contribute to a real-life global challenge.”
In fall 2021, students served on a consulting project with EvoluSun, a French company that designs and installs distributed photovoltaic generation solutions and that is seeking to expand into other global markets of Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil.
MCGL Co-Faculty Director Michelle Casario, PhD, was a recipient of a 2022 VSB Teaching Innovation Grant to continue her work on expanding global experiences and opportunities for Villanova students in the Asia-Pacific Region. Over the past year, Dr. Casario was involved in several initiatives providing students both in-country studyabroad courses and virtual global consulting projects and internships throughout the Asia Pacific. In response to high student demand, Dr. Casario taught the intensive Special Topics course on the Economies of the Asia-Pacific Region with an embedded global virtual consulting project. She managed projects across seven countries and multiple industries including banking and finance, consulting services, pharmaceuticals, logistics, nonprofits, and governmental agencies.
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MCGL FACULTY DIRECTOR KIM CAHILL CELEBRATED her 10th anniversary at Villanova last year.
In the last decade, Cahill has significantly expanded the Center’s internal and external stakeholders, diversified the Advisory Council, created new global programs and initiatives, and secured grants and administered endowments of more than $6 million in funding to support international business education.
Cahill established regional partnerships within the global business community and professional associations including the Global Philadelphia Association, the World Affairs Council, the World Trade Center and the Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia, just to name a few. She has chaired and served on numerous committees across the University including International Alumni Engagement, Fulbright, VSB Global Programs and VSB Staff Advisory Council.
Cahill serves on the MidAtlantic District Export Council in collaboration with the US Department of Commerce and is the Membership chair for CUIBE (Consortium for Undergraduate International Business Education) with more than 40 business schools from around the world dedicated to improving IB education. She is the 2019 recipient of the Villanova University Meyer Innovation and Creative Excellence Award and the 2017 Villanova School of Business Innovation Award of Excellence. In 2015, she received a Fulbright Award for International Education Administrators. MCGL Co-Faculty Director Jonathan Doh, PhD, was ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally in Stanford University’s global author ranking of scientists in all fields. Dr. Doh, who also serves as associate dean of Research and Global Engagement and Herbert G. Rammrath Professor of International Business, was ranked among the top 1% in Business and Management. He was also selected as the 2021–2022 SUNY University at Albany Excellence in Education Distinguished Alumni Award Winner. In addition to his role as general editor of the Journal of Management Studies, Dr. Doh was appointed area editor (Sustainability) and member of the Societal Impact Advisory Committee at the Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS). Dr. Doh also published a number of articles in leading management and international business journals; gave presentations at the Academy of International Business, the Academy of Management and the Strategic Management Society; and presented virtually to the University of London, University of Melbourne, University of Sussex and others. He is serving as an editor for three journal special issues: “The Global Scope of Corporate Sustainability: Multinational Firms, Supply Chains, and The Private Governance of Social and Environmental Issues” (JIBS); “COVID-19 and Business and Society Scholarship” (Business & Society); and “The Management of Socio-Political Issues and Environments: Organizational and Strategic Perspectives Papers” (Journal of Management Studies).
The University’s first Maymester program was developed by Cahill, in collaboration with Michelle Casario, MCGL co-faculty director, and is a model that has since expanded and been replicated by two other colleges. She manages the Global Leadership Fellows program for business students and designed the Global Business Concentration for non-business students seeking an international business credential. Additionally, Cahill has developed and led global immersion programs for undergraduates, graduates and adult professionals in more than a dozen countries across six continents.
In addition to his leadership chairing the MCGL Advisory Council for nearly 10 years, DeRose has participated in eight consecutive years of the annual Business Dynamics Globalization Panels; mentored five Global Leadership Fellows; arranged numerous site visits to Unilever facilities around the world, including the new Customer Contact Center in Shanghai; and coordinated an internship for Erica Chuong ’17 VSB in DeRoseBrazil.shared, “It is an honor and a privilege to be part of the MCGL Advisory Council for the past 12 years. I’ve witnessed the growth of so many fantastic VSB students who have had the opportunity through the Center to travel for semesters abroad, gain internships and participate in site visits, many with mentoring support. The Center and the Advisory Council members are so instrumental in positioning VSB students for success in their academic, social and career ambitions.”
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Angel was selected to participate in the Forum for Executive Women mentoring program, designed for emerging women leaders in our region. She is supporting Melinda German, associate dean of Undergraduate Business, in the development and delivery of VSB’s innovative First Year Experience program for incoming students and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration degree in CLAS.
developing contexts. The capstone course featured a final research project, requiring students to utilize econometric analysis on a wide range of topics.
Dr. Reimão currently has research projects in Brazil, Bangladesh and Ecuador. In Brazil, she is investigating the role of a public childcare program on improving women’s labor force participation and household living conditions. Her project in Bangladesh studies the effects of a recurring pattern of temporary migration from rural to urban areas, and she has recently become involved in Ecuador, documenting how women’s associations in the Andean region have become key players in the production and certification of agroecological products.
DeRose joined Lever Brothers Company in 1977 in Philadelphia and over the next two decades advanced through the ranks of sales management, working in a number of US markets including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. He worked for a number of Unilever companies including Van den Bergh Foods, T.J. Lipton and Unilever Best Foods before taking on a senior role with Unilever US in 2005. From 2005 through 2009, DeRose was a member of Unilever’s North American Leadership Team and the Americas Customer Development Leadership Team, where he led the expansion of customer capabilities across North and South America. In his most recent role, DeRose had responsibility for developing and deploying global customer/retailer strategies, leading the global Centers of Excellence, and identifying new capabilities and technologies for Unilever’s vast network of selling organizations. DeRose has been a member of the Moran Center Advisory Council since 2010 and assumed the chair role in 2014.
villanova.edu/MCGL | 13 MCGL Advisory Council chair, benefactor, and global leader Steve DeRose ’76 VSB received the 2022 Above and Beyond Service Recognition as part of the annual VSB Stakeholders Summit on April 22, 2022. DeRose is the retired vice president of Global Customer Development Excellence for Unilever, a position he assumed in early 2010. This position was the culmination of a 35-year career with Unilever and its predecessor organizations.
MCGL Global Research Fellow Maira Reimão, PhD, developed and taught two new courses last year including Development Economics and Economics of Humanitarian Assistance. The first course exposes students to economic conditions outside North America and Western Europe, discussing concepts such as poverty and inequality and covering the economics of topics such as education, health, access to credit, agriculture and institutions in
Dr. Casario supported IB Co-Majors and Global Leadership Fellows in fulfilling alternative international experiences in order to meet graduation requirements. She supervised an independent study for a virtual project in Indonesia and directed two Honors courses focused on doing business in Australia and New Zealand. MCGL Assistant Director Gloria Angel was promoted from program administrator last year. She is a founding member of Villanova’s International Student Professional Development committee (ISPD) and recently assumed the role of co-chair. Angel is also a founding member of Study Pennsylvania (StudyPA), a consortium of higher education institutions in Pennsylvania whose aim is to attract more international students to our region. She currently serves as treasurer and her term was renewed through 2025.
Dr. Doh, holder of Rammrath Chair, remarked, “Herb has been a longstanding and unwavering supporter of globalization broadly, and Villanova’s efforts to globalize in particular.” In reflecting on this recognition, Rammrath shared, “It’s quite nice to have your efforts appreciated with an award but it is much nicer to know that young people are learning more about the global economy because of the contributions you are making.”
At the Stakeholders Summit honoring Rammrath, Joyce E. A. Russell, PhD, the Helen and William O’ Toole Dean, remarked, “It is through his life’s work and generosity to VSB, where he led efforts to strengthen the research of global initiatives by endowing a chair in International Business, a faculty position held by Dr. Jonathan Doh. These faculty positions are absolutely critical for VSB to retain outstanding teacher-scholars. Additionally, his scholarships enabled many VSB students to study abroad and supported international students studying here on campus. Herb, we are so grateful for your generosity and the tremendous impact you’ve had on VSB and our University.”
RAMMRATH AWARDED BARTLEY MEDALLION
LONGTIME VSB SUPPORTER AND BENEFACTOR Herbert G. Rammrath ’57 was selected as the 2022 recipient of The Rev. Joseph C. Bartley, OSA Alumni Medallion. The Bartley Medallion is the highest distinction VSB can bestow to an alumnus/a and is awarded annually to recognize graduates who have distinguished themselves professionally while also demonstrating extraordinary service to their communities and to VSB. The first and only college Rammrath visited was Villanova. It was “love at first sight” and it has endured to this day. When awarded a full scholarship to the college of his choice through the Navy Reserve Officers’ Training Course, Rammrath chose Villanova and majored in Sincechemistry.graduating, Rammrath served his commitment to the US Navy, where he developed a lifelong passion for sailing. On receiving his discharge and completing an MBA from American University in 1962, he began his career in the plastics industry. Rammrath’s stellar career took him and his family around the world, where he held positions throughout Europe and Asia. Upon retirement, he was able to pursue a long-held dream of sailing his boat around the world, ultimately returning to the US and the beginning of his next chapter.
Today, he resides in Florida, is a grandfather of 14, and is a muchvalued supporter of the Villanova School of Business and the Moran Center for Global Leadership. For many decades, Rammrath has demonstrated leadership and generosity within the Villanova School of Business through efforts to bolster the study of global initiatives. His keenest interest has been enabling generations of VSB students to experience study abroad and in making personal connections with his scholars. Rammrath was an early supporter of VSB’s international initiatives and a longtime supporter for international students at VSB.
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MCGL HOSTED its annual series of panels on globalization for more than 600 Villanova School of Business firstyear students, transfer students and business minors enrolled in the foundational Business Dynamics course. The program was again delivered virtually via Zoom and allowed for greater participation and geographic distribution among panelists, members of the MCGL Advisory Council and Global Leadership Fellows seniors. Collectively, our alumni panels represented a wide range of careers and industries including global supply chain and logistics, consumer products, technology, global financial services, insurance, global health, and pharmaceuticals. Companies represented included AIG Insurance, BlackRock, Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania, GSK, Google, Janssen, KPMG and Unilever. Current GLF seniors represented global leadership from a student perspective and encouraged the freshmen to take advantage of the many international business opportunities afforded by MCGL and Villanova. Panelists included: Anshu Ajmera ’22 VSB; Erica Chuong ’17 VSB; Steve DeRose ’76 VSB; Tom Donnelly ’98 VSB; Danniela Estrada ’22 VSB; Ruth Frey ’79 FCN; Rich Heintzelman ’81 VSB; Abby Hiza ’12 VSB; Mike Januszeski ’08 MBA; Sydney Karpowich ’22 VSB; Jeff Lehocky ’89 VSB; Danielle Nefouse ’05 VSB; Ken Reilly ’95 VSB; Colette Termaat ’22 VSB; and Ryan Virag ’00 VSB.
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SIENA KITCH ’24 VSB Co-president IB/Finance, Business Law minor, GLF NINA MAHAJAN ’24 VSB Co-president Quantitative Finance, Economics/ Business Analytics,
IB minor JAKOB KUNZER ’24 VSB DEI Chair – Accounting/Finance KRISTINA KUCKAILIS ’24 VSB Finance Chair – Accounting/IB, Russian Area Studies minor CRISTINA SEAVER ’25 VSB Marketing Chair – Finance/MIS PAIGE THALER ’25 VSB, Outreach Chair Marketing/Chinese,– IB minor SANTIAGO ORTIZ DE MONTELLANO ’25 VSB Events Coordinator – MIS/IB, AI minor
MCGL Director Kim Cahill and Co-Faculty Directors Michelle Casario, PhD, and Jonathan Doh, PhD, served as moderators across the six panel sessions. Business Dynamics students and faculty engaged with the panelists in a wide-ranging discussion of global business and economic issues, particularly around the pandemic.
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IB and Math minors ANNIE SNYDER ’25 VSB Fundraising Chair –
The presentation and discussion focused on the current state of globalization, growth projections, global vaccine rates and the impact of pandemic disruptions on global supply chains (GSC). Students heard about two emerging trends in globalization, namely that remote work allows companies to tap into foreign talent pools and the expansion of cross-border e-commerce can help smaller organizations go global. On the other hand, growth projections are on the downside primarily due to two factors: the slower than anticipated vaccine rollout and further mutations of the virus could reduce economic activity, and an increase in inflation expectations could prompt central banks to tighten monetary policy. Finally, students learned that businesses are interconnected through a worldwide web of global supply chains, and the behavior of large companies impacts those working at the bottom of these networks. Analysis has indicated that future GSCs will tend to be shorter through revamped strategies focusing more and more on relocations and back-shoring.
THE MISSION of the International Business Society (IBS) is to provide a global perspective for students interested in internationally related careers. IBS brings together domestic and international students; invites companies and speakers to share international aspects of business; and provides students with valuable information regarding jobs, internships and study abroad opportunities. Center staff Kim Cahill, Michelle Casario and Gloria Angel serve as the advisors for IBS. Outgoing Copresidents Anshu Ajmera ’22 VSB and Maranda Peak ’23 VSB will serve as IBS senior advisors.
2022-2023 IBS Executive Board
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International Business Society Elects New Leadership
Virtual Globalization Panels Feature Advisory Council Members
The second event featured a “What’s Next: Graduate Panel” on Zoom that highlighted current graduate students from six different countries. The international student panelists discussed their journey and the transition from an undergraduate to a graduate student, including changing schools, how they weighed their options and what decisions led them to pursue a graduate degree abroad.
The ISPD committee was established in 2019 and consists of Menkevich and Angel as co-chairs; Kate Grady, associate director, VSB Experiential Education and Outreach; Alexandra Karlesses, assistant director, Career Development/Pre-Law Advising; Lauren Knoll, associate director, VSB Graduate Career and Professional Development; Emily Park, assistant director, Professional Development, College of Engineering Career Center; Betty Patch, instructor; Brenda Stover, assistant dean, O’Donnell Center for Professional Development; and Kate Szumanski, director, Professional Development, CLAS.
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THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (ISPD) COMMITTEE said farewell to two of its champions—Christina Butler, assistant director, Career Development, and Sofia Bermudez, assistant director of Professional Development in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS)—as they left to pursue other endeavors. These departures led to a shift in planning and programming for ISPD and Melanie Menkevich, global programs specialist, CLAS, and Gloria Angel, assistant director, MCGL, assumed leadership of the committee.
Committee Partners with Villanova International Student Organization
In the fall, ISPD and VISO hosted “Job Search and Visa Process for International Students,” an open forum where students submitted a list of questions regarding an employment search process when sponsorship is needed.
The Villanova International Student Organization (VISO) president, Linh Le ’24 VSB, and Career Development lead, Bilge Koçak ’24 CLAS, partnered with the ISPD Committee to create programming that would garner active participation and boost attendance of the international student population. After polling their constituents, customized events were created and the collaboration produced three interactive events throughout the academic year.
Hubert Whan Tong, the designated school official and director, Office of International Students and Scholars, gave students advice on how to manage their expectations, as well as some honest truths about the challenges ahead. Brenda Stover, assistant dean, VSB O’Donnell Center for Professional Development, offered advice on conversation starters when requesting sponsorship.
In the spring, ISPD and VISO recruited a diverse panel of six Villanova University professors, international student alumni themselves, from the Villanova School of Business, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the College of Engineering. In a highly interactive session, students learned about the career paths that led the professors to choose Villanova and what obstacles they overcame in the process.
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STUDYPA IS A NONPROFIT, member-driven organization of higher education institutions in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Re-elects Gloria Angel Treasureras
The StudyPA Board of Directors are recognized thought leaders in international education. After two years of service, most of the founding board members transitioned off in July. MCGL Assistant Director Gloria Angel serves as treasurer, the only role that was renewed for a second term. Newly elected board members include Board Chair Darren Lipscomb, PhD, associate vice president, Enrollment Management, Community College of Philadelphia; Digital Engagement Committee Chair Abby Love, associate director, International Admissions, Wilkes University; Programming Chair Director Ken Dunbar, director, International Admissions, Widener University; and Secretary and Advocacy Committee Chair William Keyes, program manager, International House Philadelphia.
StudyPA joined a newly formed International Education Stakeholders Group in order to provide participants with an opportunity to exchange information and ideas to promote Pennsylvania as a study destination; conduct an economic impact study of international education in Pennsylvania; promote international student recruitment; and identify potential projects or next steps. Pennsylvania is the 35th state to establish a consortium since states started organizing in 1966. This collaboration exists to bring educational institutions together to increase their visibility in the global marketplace. This effort aims to strengthen the partnership between US higher education and the economic development interests of the respective state and nation. The goal is to use education assets across the country to enhance US national, regional and local competitiveness and spur economic growth.
StudyPA’s mission is to support the internationalization initiatives of member institutions and to connect international students and scholars with quality programs and universities in Pennsylvania. Members work collaboratively to promote Pennsylvania and to facilitate partnerships with international colleges and universities, agents, and vendors. Membership includes accredited community colleges and universities throughout the state.
MCGL then collaborated with the International Student Professional Development committee to hold a Job Search and Visa Process panel for international students.
Moran Center Celebrates International Education Week
The Global Networking Event closed out International Education Week. This annual program provides an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to engage with Villanova University’s international network. The diverse group of participants represented the rich cultural fabric of our community. More than 100 participants enjoyed performances, demonstrations and a sampling of international music from across the globe all while appreciating light international fare. The Asian Studies Department entertained the crowds by demonstrating how to create origami and properly wear a kimono. Other programming featured student performances by the Ablaze Dance Team, the Supernovas and the Villanova Singers. A number of VSB departments provided raffle prizes distributed throughout the evening.
Asian Studies, Campus Ministry SJE (Service and Justice Experiences), Center for Humanitarian Engineering and International Development, VESL, Center for Research and Fellowships, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean’s office, Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Global Health Minor, Global Business Concentration, Global Interdisciplinary Studies, Global Leadership Fellows, Japanese Studies, Moran Center for Global Leadership, Office of Education Abroad, and VSB Graduate Programs.
The program featured Villanova’s visa expert Hubert Whan Tong, director, Office of International Students and Scholars, to discuss employment strategies. VSB’s Brenda Stover, assistant dean, O’Donnell Center for Professional Development, provided tips on what questions to ask, how to prepare for interviews and the power of engaging the Villanova alumni network.
MCGL CELEBRATED International Education Week the third week of November with a series of in-person events once restrictions were lifted. Programming started with a Lunch and Learn program at the Agnes Irwin School featuring two international business students. Lalaina Azam ’24 VSB and Antonela Arias ’25 VSB talked about their respective countries, Pakistan and Ecuador, and their different journey to studying in the US. The students shared their education options and why they chose VSB and Pennsylvania over other schools and locations, the visa process, their adjustment to leaving their families, arriving during a pandemic, the isolation, and making friends during trying times. They also talked about study abroad, cultural similarities and differences, being a woman in male-dominated majors, coursework, and their VSBprofessors.study abroad alumni who participated in the 2019 Maymester Sydney program were recruited to talk about study abroad opportunities, promote the relaunch of the Maymester Programs in Berlin and Sydney for 2022, and discuss scholarship funding in a Global Opportunities information session later that week. The program included members from MCGL, the Center for Research and Fellowships, and the Office of Education Abroad to answer questions and provide additional resources.
MCGL would like to thank the following organizations and departments for their participation and generous support:
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Jack Gallagher ’20 VSB, senior assurance associate, PwC, joined the Global Citizens students via Zoom during a PwC site visit in London. Gallagher participated in the Global Citizens London program as a freshman in 2017.
Amanda Gilmore ’12 VSB, country manager, Peloton Interactive Australia, presented to the student group on her experiences living and working abroad in Australia and New Zealand, from director of Operations, Uber New Zealand, to her more recent position in Sydney.
Kiki Peterson ’02 VSB, partner, KPMG Australia, hosted the students for afternoon tea and a panel discussion on the financial service industry in Australia. She was joined by Michelle Mutchnik ’02 VSB, deputy CFO, Magellan Asset Management Limited.
Peterson stated, “I still have a smile on my face from when I had the privilege to host a group of amazing business school students from my alma mater, Villanova School of Business. We discussed how to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in the workforce, particularly when embarking on a career in corporate Australia.
Students that participated in MCGL’s Maymester programs in Berlin and Sydney, and the Global Citizens program in London, identified engagement with alumni as a highlight of their international experience.
BUILDING ON MCGL’S PRACTICE of engaging alumni on customized study abroad programs, Director Kim Cahill spearheaded a University-wide effort to capitalize on existing faculty and staff travel across campus as an opportunity to engage even more Villanova alumni living and working abroad. The objective of the International Alumni Engagement Committee (IAEC) is to serve as a partnership to share best practices, organize efforts and coordinate activities across campus.
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Savannah Trifiro ’15 VSB, SEO team lead, US Market, Nexern GmbH, Zoomed in from Berlin during pre-departure classes to assist students with cultural training and answer questions. She was in the US attending a wedding at Villanova when the students were in Berlin.
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IAEC Chair Cahill noted, “Our alumni abroad have contributed to the success of our students in the global marketplace by tapping into their international networks and sharing their expertise. They are a wonderful resource for local knowledge and students regularly rate site visits hosted by alumni highest on evaluations. Villanovans abroad are generous with their time and incredibly enthusiastic about the opportunity to welcome members of our community traveling to their part of the world.”
A huge thank you to Dr. Michelle Casario from Nova’s Moran Center for Global Leadership for bringing such an enthusiastic group of students down under. I hope they left with these sentiments in mind: be open to opportunity, demonstrate your curiosity and desire to keep learning by asking questions, and be someone that your clients and your colleagues want to work with!”
Francis ‘Fran’ Felice ’98 VSB, CFO, Bonial International Group, hosted students for an intimate conversation with the executive team followed by a roof deck luncheon overlooking Berlin.
Ryan Weikert ’12 VSB, senior corporate development manager, Omio, joined the students for a traditional German meal and contrasted his experiences working in corporate America at Goldman Sachs to those at Omio in Germany.
Villanovans living and working abroad serve as institutional ambassadors, add visibility to the global brand, and further the University’s internationalization strategies. Whether contributing to international admissions and recruiting efforts, developing global institutional-industry partnerships, building alumni networks, mentoring students, or entering new markets, international alumni are an invaluable resource.
Laura Skoda ’09 VSB, associate director, Savills, is the president of the Villanova London Alumni Club and assisted in coordinating a Global Citizens Networking event to introduce students to more than a dozen alumni in the region.
John Aloisa ’02 VSB, chief financial accountant, Lendlease, hosted students for lunch followed by a discussion on global real estate and infrastructure investment, including Lendlease’s Circular Quay Development Project of Sydney’s tallest commercial building.
MCGL WELCOMES
YIWEN LI, PHD , joined VSB from Texas A&M University. Dr. Li is an assistant professor in the Accounting & Information Systems Department. She earned her BA from the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, her MS in Accounting from the University of Rochester, and her PhD from Texas A&M University. Her research includes financial accounting, disclosure, market structure, capital market and performance evaluation.
LAURA MEINZEN-DICK, PHD , joined VSB as an assistant professor in the Economics Department. She earned her BS from the University of Mary Washington and her PhD from the University of California, Davis. She taught at UC Davis and served as a graduate student researcher. Her research examines the implications of customary tenure systems in Sub-Saharan Africa, including for agricultural investment decisions and political behavior, and has been published by The Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences and presented within the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association. and Research
CORINNE POST, PHD , joined VSB from Lehigh University’s College of Business, where she was the C. Scott Hartz ’68 Term Professor and Chair of the Department of Management. Now the Fred J. Springer Endowed Chair in Business Leadership, Dr. Post conducts research on workplace diversity; women on boards, in top management teams and in leadership roles; and diversity as enabler or impediment to performance. Her work has been published in leading journals, including Harvard Business Review . Dr. Post earned a PhD from Rutgers University. She grew up in Switzerland, completing BA and MA degrees from the University of Geneva and the University of Lausanne.
HUN LEE, PHD , joined VSB’s Management & Operations Department as an associate professor.
KYOUNG YONG KIM, PHD , joined VSB’s Management & Operations Department as an assistant professor. After earning his BA from Kookmin University and MA from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Kim earned his PhD from the University of Houston. He has taught courses at City University of Hong Kong, Cornell University and Copenhagen Business School. His research focuses on strategic human capital, strategic leadership, entrepreneurship, diversity and top management teams.
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Dr. Lee received his BS from Georgia Institute of Technology, his MIM from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and his PhD from the University of Maryland at College Park. Dr. Lee has taught courses in management, global business and innovation at George Mason University. His research focuses on competitive dynamics, innovations, internationalization, corporate social responsibility and IPOs.
LILY (YUANZHI) LI, PHD , joined VSB’s Finance and Real Estate Department as an assistant professor. Dr. Li earned her BA in Finance from Beijing University and her PhD in Finance from New York University. She served BlackRock Inc. in its portfolio management department before she became an assistant professor of Finance at Temple University’s Fox School of Business in 2009. In 2015, Dr. Li became a research assistant professor of Finance at Temple, and her financial management research has been reported on by many accredited media sources such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Bloomberg News
MAIRA REIMÃO, PHD , joined VSB from the University of Florida. She earned her BS from Georgetown University; her MA from the University of Oxford; and her PhD from the University of California, Davis. Previously, she served as a consultant to the World Bank, a graduate student researcher at UC Davis, a Yale University postdoctoral fellow and a researcher for the Caribbean Policy Research Institute. Dr. Reimão joins VSB’s Economics Department as an assistant professor and MCGL’s inaugural Global Research Fellow.
New International Faculty Expertise
Chiarello shared insights from the Port of Los Angeles, which included a review of the two main causal sources of the disruptions: US-China trade tensions of 2018–2019 and the pandemic of 2020–2022. These trends contributed to unprecedented cargo surges, limited places to take and store cargo, equipment tie ups, high rates of unused gate appointments, and impacts on the broader environment and quality of life. Heintzelman echoed these observations, noting that overall cargo volumes have increased steadily over the past few years at the very time when ports are least able to handle them. Most recently, these factors have contributed to growing global inflation pressures. Hiza shared her perspective on changes in the global HR and talent management area, notably the implementation of permanent work from home arrangements; the implications of the “great resignation”; the “she-cession”; and increasing commitments by major companies to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. According to the Diversity & Inclusion Report 2020, organizations with more diversity in high-potential pools typically see higher financial performance. In fact, the report found that organizations in the top 10% of financial performance report that women make up 24% of their highpotential pool.
MCGL INTRODUCED a new component to our biannual Advisory Council meetings by adding substantive briefings and discussion from Advisory Council members on contemporary critical global issues. In fall 2021, Anthony Chiarello ’77 CLAS, principal/managing director at Lighthouse Maritime Advisors and former president and CEO of TOTE, and Rich Heintzelman ’81 VSB, vice president at Wallenius Wilhelmsen, provided the first briefing. Their discussion focused on the challenges in global supply chains stemming from the pandemic and other disruptions in global trade.
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Abby Hiza ’11 VSB, HR business partner and Inclusion & Diversity lead at Meta, provided a presentation on global talent management.MichaelJanuszeski, PhD, ’08 MBA
Michael Westrate, PhD, assistant vice provost, Graduate Education and Research, was a guest speaker that provided a historical review on the key developments over the past several decades that have led to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He noted that the Budapest Memorandum of 1994 provided an ambiguous and unresolved set of commitments and obligations that unfortunately set the stage for the current conflict. He predicted that the conflict was unlikely to end soon, given the historical tensions and entrenched positions of the parties involved.
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SHARE GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE
The MCGL spring 2022 meeting featured briefings on the global vaccine and treatment responses to the pandemic and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Michael Januszeski, PhD, ’08 MBA, director, Commercial Assessment, External Innovation at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, provided an update on the overall state of the global pandemic and the various vaccine and remedial treatments available. He noted that the pandemic is now reaching global endemicity and will be part of the public health environment for several years to come.
22 | Moran Center for Global Leadership Annual Review 2021-2022 WITHIN THE CENTER Stakeholders, Partners and Supporters LEADERSHIPCENTER The Moran Center for Global Leadership is led by two faculty directors, a director, an assistant director and a program coordinator. The Center is guided by a diverse Advisory Council of experienced professionals with extensive global leadership experience. DONOR RECOGNITION The Moran Center for Global Leadership would like to thank the following donors for their generous funding support: • Anthony Abbatiello ’97 VSB • Deborah Affonsa ’89 VSB • Peter Alberti ’96 MBA • Monica Allen • Gloria Angel • Kim Cahill • Michael Caplan • Michelle Casario, PhD • Anthony ’77 CLAS and Christine Chiarello • Emily Cimaszewski ’21 VSB • Sarah Clark ’15 VSB • Stuart and Anne Flugstad Clarke P ’22 • Charles Crew ’73 VSB • Ronald S. Cruse ’77 CLAS • Jeffrey Davis ’02 VSB • Stephen DeRose ’76 VSB • Jonathan Doh, PhD • Thomas Donnelly ’98 VSB • Jan and Robert Gallagher P ’22 • Meghan ’10 VSB and Brett ’10 VSB Gora • Richard ’81 VSB and Gabrielle Heintzelman • Thomas Henry ’81 VSB, ’92 VLS • Michael Januszeski, PhD, ’08 MBA • Kaitlyn (Mincer) ’08 VSB, ’13 MBA and Justin Kramer • Jeffrey ’89 VSB and Maureen Lehocky • Ruth and Michael Lemole • James Maguire ’84 VSB • Michael Manning ’92 VSB • Gregory ’95 VSB and Kristen ’94 VSB Mancini • Amy McAndrews ’93 VSB • Robert Moran ’72 VSB • Danielle Nefouse ’05 VSB • Manuel ’03 MBA and Kristie Nuñez • Alex Oliveri ’80 VSB • Herbert G. Rammrath ’57 VSB • Kenneth Reilly ’95 VSB • Guardin Sosa ’04 VSB • Frank Tchuisi ’09 VSB • William A. Tozzi ’77 VSB • Ryan Virag ’00 VSB • Jennifer and Andrew Weiss • Anthony Zinni ’65 VSB • Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund • Benevity/America Online Giving Foundation • BlackRock, Inc. • Deloitte Foundation • Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund • The Freeman Foundation • KPMG Foundation • MUFG Union Bank, N.A. • FoundationPricewaterhouseCoopers • Vanguard Group, Inc. • YourCause MICHELLE CASARIO, PhD Co-Faculty Director JONATHAN P. DOH, PhD Co-Faculty Director KIM CAHILL Director GLORIA ANGEL Assistant Director SHARON BALLARD Program Coordinator 2059 Bartley Hall | (610) 519.3906 villanova.edu/MCGLMCGL@villanova.edu
villanova.edu/MCGL | 23 MEMBERS DEBORAH T. AFFONSA ’89 VSB Senior Advisor, Office of the President Public Service Gas & Electric Company GLORIA ANGEL Assistant Director, MCGL Villanova School of Business KIMBERLY A. “KIM” CAHILL Director, VillanovaMCGLSchool of Business MICHELLE CASARIO, PhD Co-Faculty Director, MCGL; Associate Professor, Economics Villanova School of Business ANTHONY CHIARELLO ’77 CLAS OwnerLighthouse Maritime Advisors CHARLES “CHARLIE” CREW ’73 VSB Retired President & CEO SABIC Innovative Plastics JEFFREY DAVIS ’02 VSB PartnerErnst& Young STEPHEN “STEVE” DEROSE ’76 VSB MCGL RetiredChairVice President, Global Customer Development Excellence Unilever JONATHAN P. DOH, PhD Associate Dean, Research and Global Engagement; Co-Faculty Director, MCGL; Rammrath Chair in International Business Villanova School of Business TOM DONNELLY ’98 VSB PrincipalKPMG ANNE FLUGSTAD-CLARKE P ’22 OwnerJungCoaching LLC RICHARD G. HEINTZELMAN“RICH”’81VSB Vice WalleniusPresidentWilhelmsen THOMAS “TOM” HENRY ’81 VSB Retired Partner, Credit and Incentives PricewaterhouseCoopersNetwork LLP MICHAEL JANUSZESKI,“MIKE”PHD, ’08 MBA Director, Global Commercial Strategy Janssen WILLIAM “BILL” KELLY ’72 VSB PresidentKellyAssociates Consulting BARBARA KNAUSS ’06 VSB PartnerPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP JEFFREY LEHOCKY ’89 VSB C-Suite Leader Global Banking JAMES “JIM” MAGUIRE ’84 VSB Global Pharmaceutical Consultant MICHAEL “MIKE” MANNING ’92 VSB Managing Director, Chief Auditor Asia Pacific (APAC) Region JPMorgan Chase & Co. WEN MAO, PHD Vice AssociateDean Professor, Economics Villanova School of Business AMY MCANDREWS ’93 VSB Vice President of Finance and ControllerSemiconductor Test Division Teradyne, Inc. JOHN MULLER ’87 VSB, P ’17, ’18, ’20 Chief Growth Officer Abaco Systems, Inc. DANIELLE NEFOUSE ’05 VSB Director (Retired), Financial Institutions Group BlackRock MANUEL A. NUÑEZ ’03 MBA Associate Dean, Graduate Programs Villanova School of Business THOMAS PARK ’79 VSB PresidentKenmore, Craftsman & Diehard KEN REILLY ’95 VSB President and CEO AIG General Insurance Company Ltd. MAIRA REIMÃO, PHD MCGL Global Research Fellow Assistant Professor, Economics Villanova School of Business RYAN D. VIRAG, CFA, ’00 VSB Managing Director EMEA Business Development ClearBridge Investments KERRY A. WHITE ’86 VSB Executive Director, Global Pensions J.P. Morgan Corporate & Investment Bank MEMBERSASSOCIATE ALEJANDRO ARROYO ’14 VSB ConsultantComcastCorporation ERICA CHUONG ’17 VSB Cloud Customer Engineer Google BRETT R. GORA ’10 VSB Vice President, Cost Excellence Varsity Brands MEGHAN GORA ’10 VSB Senior Manager, Global Employer Services Deloitte ABBY HIZA ’11 VSB HR Business Partner Meta ALLISON (MEADE) JACKSON ’16 VSB Customer Strategy Consultant Deloitte KEVIN LEONARD ’16 MBA PrincipalMissionOG FRANK TCHUISI ’09 VSB Account Executive for Customer DistributionUnitedStates Liability Insurance (USLI) ADVISORY COUNCIL
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