Inclusive Blue Virtual Leadership Week

We are excited to welcome prospective and admitted UNC Kenan-Flagler Full-Time MBA students to a week of programming rooted in our six core values: Excellence, Leadership, Integrity, Inclusion, Community, Teamwork. This is a valuable opportunity for you to meet future classmates and learn more about our UNC Kenan-Flagler community through panel discussions, presentations and mock classes. You are welcome to bring family members in your household to this engaging event.

When: February 15 – 20, 2021
Cost: Free for all registrants
Register by: Friday, February 12 at 8:00 a.m. ET

Keynote Speaker: Stephanie Robertson, MBA ’03

Stephanie Robertson Stephanie joined P&G in 2003 and has worked on consumers most loved brands including Febreze, Herbal Essences Hair Care and now Olay Skin Care. Under her leadership, Olay launched the most successful skincare product of 2018, Olay Whips, and debuted an innovative and the inspiring Face Anything campaign, which celebrates fearless women who impact the world around them.

Stephanie was recognized by Drug Store News as a “Top Woman in Beauty, Wellness, and Health” in 2019. In 2020, Stephanie joined the UNC Kenan-Flagler Board of Advisors, where she serves on the Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Committee.

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As vice president of one of the most celebrated skin care brands in the world, Stephanie Robertson leads marketing and product innovation for Olay – translating consumer trends and insights into innovative skin care technologies and programs that capture the hearts of women in over 70 countries.

Stephanie led the OLAY Skin Care brand back from After seven years of decline to growth in North America through superior brand building, new product innovation and improving brand relevancy. Under her leadership, Olay launched the most successful skincare product of 2018, Olay Whips, and debuted an innovative and the inspiring “Face Anything” campaign, which celebrates fearless women who impact the world around them.

She leaves a legacy of innovative brand building throughout her 17-year career at P&G on brands like Herbal Essences and Febreze. Stephanie was recognized by Drug Store News as a “Top Woman in Beauty, Wellness and Health” in 2019. She has leveraged her experiences to talk innovation, brand building and diversity in a variety of forums including the Cannes Film Festival, National Retail Foundation Student program, Boston Ad Club Women’s Leader Forum, Top Women in Grocery seminar and the Path to Purchase Retail Institute. The ANA for Multicultural Marketing recognized her work on the OLAY Elevate Voices campaign.

Beyond these accomplishments, she passionately celebrates diversity and inclusion. She leads P&G’s African Ancestry affinity organization to nurture and grow more leaders of color. In her community Stephanie serves on the board of directors for the Greater Cincinnati YWCA, which promotes gender and racial equality.

In 2020, Stephanie joined the UNC-Kenan Flagler Board of Advisors where she is part of the Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Committee. Lastly, Stephanie is active in P&G recruiting and marketing career management to ensure that P&G and P&G Beauty is a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the consumers they serve.

A native of Kilmarnock, Virginia, Stephanie earned her MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler and a BS in mathematics/secondary education from the University of Richmond. In her spare time, she enjoys international travel, mentoring others and creating a new podcast. Stephanie lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

UNC Kenan-Flagler Inclusive Blue Virtual Leadership Week Agenda

Can’t attend every session? No problem. We invite you to participate in as many sessions as you are interested in or are able to attend.

We will provide closed captioning for all sessions.

Excellence

Monday, February 15, 2021

7:00 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.	Welcome and Opening Remarks Doug Shackelford, Dean of UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Kate Kryder, Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions & Student Recruitment
7:10 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Keynote Address Keynote Speaker: Stephanie Robertson (MBA '03), Director of American Skin Care (North), Procter & Gamble
8:05 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.	Admitted and Enrolled Student Meet & Greet Welcome, Class of 2023! Admitted and enrolled students are invited to this informal networking event to meet your future classmates.

Leadership

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Interactive Mock Class: Resilient Leadership Facilitator: Mike Christian, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Dynamic Conversations Workshop Facilitator: Kate Kryder, Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions & Student Recruitment Successful equity, diversity and inclusion efforts are essential for businesses worldwide. Join Kate Kryder in a workshop discussion about how you can create a safe space to discuss these important topics in your own organization.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Experiential Learning & Leadership Panel Your Full-Time MBA experience extends well beyond the classroom thanks to our clubs and experiential learning opportunities, such as STAR. Hear more about how to get involved and build strong leadership skills while you pursue an MBA.

Integrity

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Interactive Mock Class: Ethical Leadership Facilitator: Sreedhari Desai, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	Building Your Professional Brand You will be asked to re-evaluate your professional brand through the lenses of authenticity, transparency and integrity. Questions grounded in how we represent our individuality, values and viewpoints will be woven into an interactive discussion centering on how we can move beyond being a good fit to a brand demonstrating how we are a culture add.

Inclusion

Thursday, February 18, 2021

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	DEI Corporate Panel Panelists will discuss the future of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at their organizations, and the future of DEI in business.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Identity Signs Workshop Facilitators: MBA Programs Committee for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We all have multiple identities influenced by our experiences, interests, and desires. This interactive workshop will explore your intersecting identities and how they may influence your leadership style.
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.	Interactive Mock Class: Inclusive Leadership Facilitator: Elizabeth Dickinson, Clinical Associate Professor of Management and Corporate Communication

Teamwork

Friday, February 19, 2021

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Welcome from the Full-Time Student Engagement Team Meet the UNC Kenan-Flagler Student Engagement Team who’ll support you throughout your time as a Full-Time MBA student. We encourage you to wear Carolina Blue!
	An Introduction to Case Competitions *Facilitators:* Kara Cupoli, Director of Full-Time MBA program Brad Staats, Associate Dean of MBA programs As a Full-Time MBA student, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in Case Competitions. Hear more about what to expect from this invaluable learning experience.

Community

Saturday, February 20, 2021

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Kenan-Flagler Cares
Presenters:
Tom Cawley, Director of Advancement Services
Justin Herman (MBA ’05), Super Cooper’s Little Red Wagon Foundation

Kenan-Flagler Cares creates opportunities for our community to offer skills and expertise in service to the public. By harnessing the talents and resources at UNC Kenan-Flagler, we develop meaningful strategies and partnerships to impact our local community, North Carolina and the world.

12:30 p.m. – Onward

Virtual Day of Service (Optional)
Give back to your community! We invite you to volunteer with an organization of your choice this afternoon or this weekend.