Get to Know Our Students
Are you curious about the diverse backgrounds of the learners you could be working with in our MPOD program? Get to know our current and recent graduating cohorts here.
Angela Carpenter
Alumni Engagement Manager
Case Western Reserve University
South Euclid, OH
Amanda Comstock
Owner
Empowered Learning by Design
Columbus, OH
Amber Davis
Communications Manager
Swagelok
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Christine Eiken
Change Management Professional
Boeing
Federal Way, WA
Pamela Espinosa de los Monteros
Assistant Professor
Latin American, Iberian, Latino/ Studies
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Christian Essman
Senior Director of Admissions & Financial Aid
CWRU School of Medicine
Westlake, OH
Jorge Garcia, MD
Doctor of Medicine
University Hospitals
Shaker Hts, OH
Sophie Hall
Consultant
Modern Hire
Streetsboro, OH
Kelli Herrick
Senior Manager of Selection
Venture For America
Cleveland, OH
John Hildebrand
Senior International Student and Scholar Advisor
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
Patrick Horsburgh
Project Manager
Brookes and Henderson Bldg Co
Chagrin Falls, OH
Thomas Kiousis
IT Manager II Customer Identity
Sherwin Williams
Medina, OH
Gregory Rentsch
VP, Strategic Consulting & Business Intelligence
RR Donnelley
Cleveland, OH
Jessica Rone
Area Education Manager
Sephora
Memphis, TN
Keesha Sellars
Department Assistant
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland Hts, OH
Renata Thornton
Human Performance Practitioner
Accenture
Colorado Springs, CO
Anne Borchert
Vice President
Grenzebach, Glier & Associates
Shaker Hts, OH
Lola Browne
Director, HR, YouTube Product,
Trust & Safety
Google
Oakland, CA
Lisa Cervantes
Change Management Specialist
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Avon Lake, OH
Terri Ford
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Corporate Responsibility
Nesco Resource
Euclid, OH
Mona Gupta
Director Supportive & Palliative Oncology Inpatient
University Hospitals
Chagrin Falls, OH
Jacklynn Holmes
HR Leader- Corporate Learning & Development - O Dev
City of Calgary
Calgary, AB Canada
Ondrea Imbo
Scrum Master III
Zions Bancorporation
Beachwood, OH
Andrew Lynch
Sr. Director of Sales, Americas
Edmund Optics, Inc.
Marlton, NJ
Kandy Sartori
QuickBooks Advanced ProAdvisor
Intuit, Inc.
Akron, OH
Kate Sawyer
Director of Wellness/Advisor
McFadden Benefits
Oakbank, MB Canada
Ijah Thompson
MD and CEO of Essential
Medical Services
Essential Medical Services
Saint Andrew Jamaica
Charmaine Turner
Recruitment/marketing Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
Destiny Wilkins
Administrator
Jackson County Medical Care Facility
Chelsea, MI
Chi' Wilson
Project Manager
Cleveland Clinic
Painesville, OH
Jordan Zablo
Claims Generalist Associate
Progressive Insurance
Copley, OH
Margarite Zock
Administrative Director
D. A. Surgical LLC
Newbury, OH
Suzette Alcantar
sma264@case.edu
Regional Director of Talent, Curo Pet Care
San Francisco, CA United States
Suzette is a the Director of Talent for a veterinary centered organization called Curo PetCare. She has been in the veterinary field for over 20 years and as held both clinical and non clinical positions. On her off days she loves to bike and spend time outdoors with her family.
Jared Berg
jxb1168@case.edu
Sales Enablement Manager, State Industrial Products
Shaker Heights, OH United States
Jared Berg is a corporate learning and development leader from Shaker Heights, OH. A graduate of the College of Wooster, Jared spent the first six years of his career in education in a variety of roles, culminating in a grade-level deanship. After a career change, Jared now works as the Sales Enablement Manager at State Industrial Products, headquartered in Mayfield Heights, OH. He is motivated by supporting others to achieve their goals through the development of innovative curricula and engaging workshops.
Louria Clark Lindauer
lxc827@case.edu
President of DEI, Agility, and Leadership for Strategy & Coaching/Training, Success Agility
Ann Arbor, MI United States
Louria is a brainstormer and a motivator. Her superpower is making the impossible possible, the complex clear, and the undoable done. Her unique perspectives has been forged through 25+ years experience at every level of organizations. She's seen organizations that have thrived to their highest potential and organizations that have faltered along the way. She can read the whole system, see what's possible, and help build pathways to get you there. A professional enterprise strategist and coach who is certified in DEI Executive organizational strategy, ICE-AC Agility and Emotional Intelligence Leadership, Louria brings an innovative, creative, bold, and laughter-fueled approach to create sustainable momentum and meaningful change. She guides leaders and organizations to develop strategic vision, build empathy and competencies to motivate others, and create environments where courageous truth is a living, breathing part of organizational culture.
Margaux Francis
mcf124@case.edu
Director of Human Resources, Case Western Reserve FPB School of Nursing
Shaker Heights, OH
Margaux serves as the Director of Human Resources for the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing as CWRU. She brings over 15 years of experience to her role. Know for her expertise in labor relations and employee development, Margaux has a talent for fostering a collaborative environment and helping to empower people to reach their potential. Her passion for helping others thrive makes her a valued leader at CWRU. Outside of work, Margaux is an avid cook, restaurant enthusiast, world traveler and novice knitter. She is either exploring a new recipe, visiting some beautiful foreign country, or learning the latest knitting technique, Margaux is always seeking new experiences, and challenges while making personal & professional connections along the way. Margaux's love for continuous learning and adventure demonstrates her dedication for personal growth.
Tracey Gonzalez
tsg48@case.edu
Chief Magistrate, Cleveland Municipal Court – Housing Division
Shaker Heights, OH United States
Tracey Gonzalez is the Deputy Court Administrator of the Cleveland Municipal Court General Division. She joined the court in 2021 and assist in managing the day-to-day operations and functions of the court. She previously served the Court as Chief Magistrate of the Housing Division. She holds her Juris Doctorate Degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law and is currently licensed to practice law in Ohio and Georgia. In her current administrative role, Ms. Gonzalez has received certifications as a Certified Court Manager and Certified Court Executive from the National Center for State Courts. Ms. Gonzalez grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida, but considers Cleveland home. She has three children and two dogs. She enjoys tennis, bike riding, and laughing with friends and family.
Emma Krejci
elp68@case.edu
Talent Sourcing Advisor & Global Cultural Awareness, Education, and Advocacy Lead, Lubrizol Pride
North Ridgeville, OH United States
Emma Krejci is a Talent Sourcing Advisor at the Lubrizol Corporation where she focuses on diversity recruiting efforts within the Executive, Commercial and Operations space. She is a passionate DE&I advocate and participates in several Employee Resource Groups within the workplace. Outside of work; she is raising her blended family of three in Cleveland, OH.
Philip Lapp
pxl503@case.edu
Partner, Gallagher Flynn & Company, LLP
Sharon, VT United States
Phil has worked as a CPA, primarily in the area of tax compliance and planning for over 25 years. He started his accounting career on the west coast in Portland, Oregon and has worked in Vermont for about 20 years. He works primarily with large family-owned businesses and encounters issues well outside of accounting and tax, which has led him to gaining an ICF coaching credential and taking other executive education in the area of emotional intelligence and leadership development. Phil is married and lives in Sharon, VT with his spouse and has 2 adult children. In his free time he enjoys moving dirt and rocks around his hillside, riding motorcycle, and travelling. Phil aspires to wind down his CPA career and discover what will emerge next professionally.
Alberto Montero
axm1523@case.edu
Clinical Director Breast Cancer Program, Medical Director Clinical Trials Unit , UH/Seidman Cancer Center at University Hospitals
Cleveland, OH United States
Alberto Montero, MD, MBA is clinical director of the Breast Cancer Medical Oncology Program at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He is board certified in medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Montero has been in academic practice for over 15 years and has demonstrated a strong record of accomplishment in breast cancer clinical research serving as principle investigator in numerous clinical trials. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications. Prior to joining the UH Seidman Cancer Center team, Dr. Montero was a staff physician at Cleveland Clinic in the department of hematology/oncology, and served as chief quality improvement officer and patient experience officer at the Taussig Cancer Institute. Dr. Montero graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree at University of Texas at Austin and earned his medical degree from University of Texas, Galveston. He also earned his MBA at University of Miami School of Business. He completed his internal medicine residency training at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and his hematology-oncology fellowship at University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He has served on numerous committees and editorial boards, including serving as associate editor for Breast Cancer Research & Treatment, and recently has served as a reviewer and study chair for the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP). He is a member of several professional societies, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Association of Cancer Research.
Sagar Patel
sxp1587@case.edu
School Psychologist at Shaker Heights High School, Shaker Heights School District
Shaker Heights, OH United States
Sagar Patel is a School Psychologist at Shaker Heights City School District located in Shaker Heights, OH. Aside from spending the majority of his career in Shaker Heights, he has also worked for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Berea City School District, and the Positive Education Program. Over the course of his graduate studies and throughout his professional career, he has also spent many summers working at various summer camps in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. He has a passion in helping individuals of all ages perform at their optimal level and also helping them identify what brings them joy. When he's not working he loves spending time with his wife and kids and is a die hard Cleveland Browns fan.
Candace Price
cmp207@case.edu
Chief Talent Strategist, Price C Enterprises
Cleveland, OH United States
Thalia Reyes-Calderon
txr271@case.edu
Talent Manager, Thyssenkrupp
Temperance, MI United States
Tara Schmitt
tes102@case.edu
Senior Director of Donor Engagement and Alumni Relations, Case Western Reserve University, College of Arts & Sciences
Shaker Heights, OH United States
Tara Schmitt currently serves as Senior Director of Donor Engagement and Alumni Relations for the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. In this role, she helps to connect university alumni and supporters with the diverse work taking place in the college. Prior to joining CWRU, Tara was a Senior Regional Director for Higher Ground Education, overseeing a region of Guidepost Montessori schools. There she managed a portfolio of more than 25 schools with an overall operating budget of $68 million. As senior regional director, Tara had on average 28 heads of school reporting to her in addition to several regional managers, each holding a portfolio of 12-20 schools. Prior to joining Higher Ground, Tara served as head of school for both charter and Montessori schools
Jason Steckel
jws@case.edu
Associate Director of Greek Life, Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH United States
Jason Steckel (he/him/they) currently serves as Associate Director of Greek Life at Case Western Reserve University, coaching and mentoring student leaders and working with DEI, wellness, and service initiatives, community building, student conduct, and assessment. His previous experiences include youth and family ministry, foster youth advocacy, and prevention education. Jason volunteers for his fraternity, Beta Theta Pi, serving as Chapter Counselor for his chapter. They have also served as Convention Secretary and presented at national training conferences. Jason resides on the west side of Cleveland with his partner and her son, and has an adult son who lives in northeast Ohio. Jason enjoys taking nature walks, meditating, bike riding, reading, dancing, live music, and theater.
Enneagram Type: 7
CliftonStrengths: Woo | Input | Communication | Positivity | Strategic
MBTI: ENFP
Sarah (Bernie) Tanksley
set85@case.edu
Manager, Palouse Winery
Seattle, WA United States
Bernie Tanksley (they/them) is the manager of Palouse Winery, an award-winning winery located on Vashon Island in the Puget Sound. With responsibilities that range from production planning to wine club management to staff acquisition/retention to event planning to tasting room operations, Bernie enjoys work that offers creative challenges and new experiences. Their experience in business innovation has cultivated an abiding interest in how people and business intersect with each other and impact the world at large. They live in Seattle, WA with their partner, awash in houseplants.
Shelby Watts
srw120@case.edu
Executive Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Culture Strategy, Cummins, Inc.
New Palestine, IN United States
Shelby is an Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Culture (DEIC) at Cummins. She develops and implements global DEIC strategy, supports Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and leads initiatives breaking systemic barriers. Currently, she is leading a Culture initiative to promote innovation by valuing differences and empowering employees. With Cummins for 14 years, Shelby also held leadership roles in Learning, Development and Talent Management. Her passion is creating inclusive environments where everyone excels. Before Cummins, Shelby worked in visual communications, instructional design, and informatics. She holds a degree in Visual Communications and Marketing from the University of Indianapolis, is a Six Sigma Green Belt, and certified facilitator for FIRO-B, MBTI, TKI, and 360 Profilor assessments. She also has an Executive Certificate in DEI from Georgetown University.