Annenberg Leadership Forum
The Annenberg Leadership Forum Mission
The Annenberg Leadership Forum is an integral part of Harvey Mudd College’s commitment to encouraging students to lead with integrity. Endowed through a generous gift from The Walter and Leonore Annenberg Fund for Leadership Development, this series brings to campus accomplished individuals who are recognized, world-class leaders in their fields of endeavor. The lectures provide an engaging forum for senior executives to address pertinent leadership issues and to share their insights with the HMC community.
2024 Leadership Forum
“The Future of Sustainable Development: Technology and Education at the Forefront”
October 30
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a shared blueprint for the world—for peace and prosperity, for people and the planet, now and into the future. Some amazing strides have been made, especially in the past decade, including significant reductions in extreme poverty, advances in global health through vaccination programs, increased access to clean energy and the promotion of gender equality. And yet, concerns about the stagnant progress toward the SDGs have grown, particularly as the 2030 deadline approaches and new challenges emerge.
The dynamic intersection of education, innovation and sustainability has highlighted how AI and other emerging technologies could play a pivotal role in accelerating SDG achievements. Harvey Mudd College brings together a panel of experts, moderated by President Harriet Nembhard, to discuss their perspectives and insights.
Shaundra B. Daily
Cue Family Professor of the Practice, Duke University
Ayanna Howard
Dean, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University
Laurie Leshin
Director, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Yvonne Wassenaar
Trustee, board director and start-up advisor
“Building Success with Heart: The Role of Kindness and Curiosity in Venture Capital”
A conversation with Ho Nam ’88, managing director, Altos Ventures
“Leadership in Four Dimensions”
Tony Alvarez, president and CEO of Altierre Corporation
“Achieving the Unexpected by Being True to Yourself”
Marie Ekeland, co-founder of Daphni