Real Women Real Stories | Smith College Executive Education

Real Women, Real Stories – And Real Results

If you really want to understand how Smith Executive Education can impact career and leadership potential, listen to the revealing stories of real women who have already experienced the life-changing impact of Smith programs.

Meghan Russ

Software Engineer, IBM
Attended: From Specialist to Strategist

“The program had an immediate impact on my work by teaching me about myself and the way I can lead and succeed.”
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Barbara Packer

Staff Software Engineer, General Dynamics
Attended: From Specialist to Strategist

“Inspirational! I wish every woman in our company could attend the Smith program.”
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Wendy Turner

Director, Regulatory Affairs, Ethicon Endo-Surgery (J&J)
Attended: Smith College Leadership Consortium

“You are surrounded by top female talent who can really challenge your thinking to an even higher level.”
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Jennifer Wilhelm (Staudenmaier)

Principal Software Engineer, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
Attended: From Specialist to Strategist

“The faculty is filled with world-class instructors that you won’t see in one place again.”
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Janine M. Earley

Senior Business Architect, Merck
Attended: From Specialist to Strategist

“Smith’s program is women only, which makes it unique from all the other leadership programs I have attended.”
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Sarah McAndrew

IT Architect, IBM
Attended: From Specialist to Strategist

“I learned not to be afraid to ask for something I want. This has opened doors for me I thought were years away.”
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Melanie Barstad

President, MW Barstad & Associates
(Formerly with Johnson & Johnson)

“J&J began to track promotions and progress for our Smith program grads and saw accelerated performance.”
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Casey Dusenbery

Director, Concept & Technology Development, Kimberly-Clark
Attended: Directing Innovation

“I was empowered, energized and engaged.”
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Lisa Blumling

Senior Manager, Accenture
Attended: Smith College Leadership Consortium

“Stepping away from the grind and re-focusing on what drives you yields a more engaged employee.”
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Julie McMahon

Project Manager, Dell Computers
Attended: From Specialist to Strategist

“I kept telling myself I was not good enough. Smith made me see that I am good enough, and I need to step up and take my seat at the table.”
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