May 11, 2026 | Success Stories

After years in technology and enterprise consulting, Dr. Smrite Goudhaman earned her DBA from GGU to better understand how people adapt to AI in the workplace. Today, she designs AI systems for global organizations and brings those real-world lessons into the classroom as a member of GGU's faculty in India.

Mar 26, 2026 | Success Stories

A GGU MBA alumna and Chair of the GGU Board of Trustees, Melinda Dunn spent more than two decades as Global CFO and Chief Compliance Officer at Sequoia Capital, overseeing financial and regulatory operations across one of the world's most influential venture capital firms.

Mar 26, 2026 | Success Stories

Dr. Lauren Speeth — author, filmmaker, and co-founder of the Elfenworks Foundation — has built a career at the intersection of education, philanthropy, and social justice, including a $500,000 grant that established GGU's Elfenworks Center for Employment Justice.

Mar 26, 2026 | Success Stories

A GGU-trained attorney and former Director of the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility, Karen Lee Hawkins devoted her career to ethics in tax administration, championing pro bono representation for vulnerable taxpayers and earning the ABA Section of Taxation's highest honor.

Mar 26, 2026 | Success Stories

As EVP and CFO of Varian Medical Systems, Elisha Finney helped guide financial strategy behind technologies used in cancer treatment worldwide — then carried that expertise forward as a board director for more than a dozen public companies across healthcare and technology.

Oct 23, 2025 | Featured

After 25 years as a corporate counsel, Juliette Hirt traded contracts for connection—earning her MA in Counseling Psychology from GGU and launching a private therapy practice for lawyers. Her journey proves it’s never too late to reinvent yourself—and that some careers will always need the human touch.

Aug 25, 2025 | Success Stories

When Iteoluwa Aladesanmi, still a high schooler, took her first college-level class in 2023 as part of the Genesys Works–GGU partnership, little did she know that getting her first taste of data science would change everything for her.

Jul 3, 2025 | Alumni & Giving

GGU alum Nada Perrone takes the helm at Genesys Works Bay Area, expanding opportunities for underserved students. Discover how our 5-year partnership is shaping futures!

Jun 20, 2025 | Featured

From decorated caps to global graduates, GGU’s 2025 Commencement showcased perseverance and achievement. Read more for the inspiring stories and key moments from the ceremony!

May 20, 2025 | Success Stories

This Military Appreciation Month, it’s important to reflect on the profound commitment our nation’s military makes to education, both during and after service.