I came to Golisano Institute because the education felt disruptive. The intense focus on real experiences put me in the right rooms and conversations. New connections opened for me through the program and directly shaped my career path.

The real power of this program is who you meet and what becomes possible because of it. I came in with an idea of what I wanted to do, and left with the network, the experience, and the knowledge to accomplish it.

The internships opened my eyes to a future I hadn’t considered. While my heart was set on expanding my culinary passion, accounting emerged as the career where my skills and long-term goals fit best.

This program opens doors for you. If you put in the effort and you find the right fit, you’ll have every opportunity to build a relationship that will boost your career in unexpected ways.

The most valuable part of my experience was learning that flexibility is a great strength, allowing me to adapt my problem-solving skills to fit both the small-business and corporate world.

What that stood out for me was the breadth of experiences I had during my internships. I was able to explore different sectors while developing skills that ultimately led me to my current role.

The on-the-job experiences I had let me ‘try out’ three very different industries until I found the one that really resonated with skills I now bring into every aspect of my approach to leadership.