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Leadership Fellows

Kenan Institute Leadership Fellows leverage the institute's access to business leaders, scholars and policymakers to strengthen collaboration and thought sharing among the institute, UNC Kenan-Flagler and local and global communities.

The goal is to shape the student experience and support the institute's research and programming in entrepreneurship, economic development and global competitiveness.

Objectives

  • Communicate — Opening an active pathway between the business school and the institute to pair resources, explore ideas and solidify the social cement within the community.
  • Network — Forging mutually beneficial partnerships that engage resources for future opportunities.
  • Champion Talent — Marketing the skills of business students to inspire innovation and creative solutions to global challenges.

Benefits of serving as a Kenan Institute Leadership Fellow

  • Leadership development opportunity
  • Opportunity to take up an ambassadorial role to represent fellow UNC Kenan-Flagler students to the Kenan Institute and its key constituents
  • Opportunity to educate new and prospective students on activities and opportunities at the Institute
  • Build strong relationships by working closely with Kenan Institute Center Directors and associates
  • Be the first to understand cutting-edge research and industry trends
  • Lead, design, and execute creative programs with Institute support
  • Contribute to the Kenan-Flagler community
  • Share in the wealth of industry experience and networks
  • Grow your sphere of influence

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“The unique opportunity that the institute provides the fellows to learn, experiment, and explore ideas while applying our new MBA knowledge makes the time spent working with the Kenan Institute one of the most tangible and meaningful takeaways from my time at Kenan-Flagler.”

Alicia Conway
2011 Kenan Institute Leadership Fellow