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Video ItemAlumnus Rob Howard '92 revolutionizes vintage car conversion to EV , video
Meet Rob Howard '92—the Hokie leader who revolutionized the way we think about the practicality of vintage cars. As the founder of Kindred Motorworks, Rob combines his reverence for classic vehicles with a passion for innovation and durability.
Date: Feb 15, 2024 -
Video ItemVisionary leader invests in entrepreneurs and Hokie Nation , video
Meet Jim Strawbridge '84, a visionary leader passionate about mentoring and Hokie Nation. Throughout his career in law, technology and finance, Jim developed a unique perspective that he now extends to entrepreneurs and investors navigating the challenges of venture capital.
Date: Dec 12, 2023 -
Video ItemLeanne Caret shares experience, insight with Virginia Tech students , video
Meet an inspiring leader with a lifelong pursuit to empower others. Named to Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women list five times in a row, Leanne Caret has a simple philosophy that she’s used to propel her career and invest in others. Learn how she puts it to use for Virginia Tech students in our latest Leaders+ interview.
Date: Nov 17, 2023 -
Video ItemMathematician Gladys West '00 paves the way for GPS , video
Meet the Hokie Hidden Figure who broke barriers and changed technology. Gladys West’s '00 pioneering career in mathematics paved the way for the Global Positioning System and revolutionized navigation worldwide. West has been a trailblazer and lifelong learner from her childhood on a rural Virginia farm to the U.S. Air Force Hall of Fame and to Virginia Tech, where she earned her Ph.D. at age 70.
Date: Oct 25, 2023 -
Video ItemLeaders by example: Eric Schvimmer , video
Eric Schvimmer, executive vice president of engineering and chief technology officer at Bloomberg Industry Group shares his philosophy for leadership and what makes the Bloomberg family of companies unique.
Date: Jul 03, 2023 -
Video ItemWomen in Industry: Prianka Nandy , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Prianka Nandy ’02 is making her mark in the technology industry where she serves as the chief information and technology officer for Special Olympics.
Date: Jul 25, 2022 -
Video ItemWomen in Industry: Julie Ross , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Julie Ross is making her mark in engineering and higher education. Ross is dean of Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering.
Date: Jul 25, 2022 -
Video ItemWomen in Industry: Michelle Krusiec , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Michelle Krusiec ’95 is making her mark in the entertainment industry where she is an actor, writer and director.
Date: Jul 24, 2022 -
Video ItemWomen in Industry: Liz Hart , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Liz Hart ’07 is making her mark in the events industry where she is a producer and serves as Deputy White House Social Secretary.
Date: Jul 24, 2022 -
Video ItemWomen in Industry: Sarah Franklin , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Sarah Franklin ’97 is making her mark in the technology industry where she’s serves as the president and chief marketing officer of Salesforce.
Date: Jul 24, 2022 -
Video ItemWomen in Industry: Jennifer McDermott , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Jennifer McDermott ’96 is making her mark in the technology industry where she’s serves as the executive director of global technology workforce strategy at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Date: Jul 21, 2022 -
Video ItemWomen in Industry: Kim Roy , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Kim Roy ’99 is making her mark in the construction industry where she serves as the chief executive officer for HITT Contracting.
Date: Jul 21, 2022 -
Video ItemWomen in Industry: Jummy Olabanji , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Jummy Olabanji ’06 is making her mark in the broadcast news industry where she’s a news anchor for NBC4 Washington.
Date: Jul 21, 2022