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  Women on Boards

  Building What Comes Next: Leadership Lessons from the Global Women on Boards Conference

  Amelia Greene didn’t set out to build a career in the chemical industry or become a voice for inclusive leadership. Early on, she imagined becoming an orthodontist until she fainted three times while shadowing a dentist. Then a short-lived attempt at lab research confirmed something else. She preferred going out to lunch with her friends […]

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  Beyond the MBA

  When Career Conversations Actually Work

  What Forté’s Women Business Leaders Conference got right By the time the first panelist spoke, the room was already full, with people sitting along the edges. The discussion that followed was built around candid accounts of how the speakers had navigated career changes, pressure, and uncertainty. The reception then picked up that thread, giving attendees […]

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  Champions for Change

  Wallace Gundy on Transformation and Resilience

  When Wallace Gundy reflects on her MBA journey at the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School, one word comes to mind: transformational. From the moment she was named a Forté Fellow, Wallace knew she was part of something bigger than herself — a community of ambitious, mission-driven women determined to lead with confidence and purpose. […]

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  Articles

  Gouri LeDonne on Purposeful Leadership and Paying It Forward

  Gouri LeDonne’s journey as a leader is rooted in purpose, community, and a deep belief in the power of women to transform the world around them. As one of the first recipients of the Edie Hunt Award, a longtime supporter of Forté, and a mentor to many, Gouri exemplifies what it means to lead with […]

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  Beyond the MBA

  Jenny Le on Paying It Forward and Leading with Purpose

  For Jenny Le, education has always been more than a personal milestone — it’s been a gateway to possibility. As a first-generation college and MBA graduate, Jenny understands firsthand how access, support, and community can change the trajectory of a life. Today, she pays that forward as the outgoing Chair of Forté’s Alumni Leadership Council […]

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  Business Women of Tomorrow

  Joan Ramos: Bridging Science and Finance to Build a Career in Investments

  Building a career in investment management requires curiosity, adaptability, and the confidence to connect diverse experiences. In a recent video from Capital Group, fixed income portfolio analyst Joan Ramos shares her journey from biochemistry and research finance to the dynamic world of investment management. Along the way, she highlights practical lessons for anyone looking to […]

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