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Chantel Adams and Jacqui Cuffe McNamara, Edie Hunt Award Winners, Continue to Excel

by Meredith Hunt

When Chantel Adams and Jacqui Cuffe McNamara got MBAs in 2014, jobs were not the only thing on their minds. They had also just capped off two years of dedication to advancing women’s representation in business, for which they tied to win the prestigious Edie Hunt Inspiration Award. Seven years later, they still believe in Forté’s mission to get more women leading.

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How Forté Motivated Henry Frost to Launch a Men as Allies Chapter at Darden

by Meredith Hunt

During his second year of graduate school at the University of Virginia, Henry Frost had an eye-opening experience. While attending Forté’s Inclusive Leadership Program, he learned about Forté’s Men as Allies program.

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Alex Walker Turner, Forté Fellow, Encourages Undergrads to Explore Business Careers

by Forté

For Alex Walker, the mentor program nurtured an allyship with her male classmates that continues to fuel her relationships with colleagues at McKinsey & Company, where she’s thriving as a team leader and advocate for parity in the workplace.

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A Forté Fellowship Opened Doors for Deepika Batra DiGiovine, So She’s Giving Back

by Forté

Originally from India, Deepika pursued an MBA at a top business school in America through her Forté Fellowship which catapulted her into a career leading global IT teams from Chicago to Saudi Arabia. Now, she’s helping Forté expand the MBA talent pipeline worldwide.

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How Forté’s Network Opened Doors for Fahria Omar

by Forté

With a background that spans brain research and healthcare marketing, Fahria Omar leveraged Forté’s network and her MBA to transition into tech.

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Through Forté, Peris Mwangi Is Preparing for a Finance Career

by Lisa Beebe

In her first year at Smith College, Peris Mwangi was unsure of what major to choose. As an international student from Kenya, she says, “I knew nothing about careers in the United States.” She started attending forums and events on campus, including a Forté information session, to explore her options.

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