Impact Speaker Series
Impact Speaker Series
The IMPACT Speaker Series was created in order to build bridges between our students and global business leaders. The speakers help to provide insight into the types of challenges and opportunities that are taking place in their industry. Top executives can easily share their perspectives and journeys which help guide Whitman students in their journeys, enhancing our ability to bridge the classroom experiences with real-world experience.
Registration is required for anyone that would like to attend the Impact Speaker Series in person. These events are free and welcome to all, with priority given to students. There will also be a livestream link available for each speaker.
All speakers are recorded and uploaded onto YouTube.
Upcoming Speakers

Scott Blackburn
Senior Partner, Washington DC
and Chairman of McKinsey US Government,
McKinsey & Company
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Lender Auditorium
Scott is a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company where he brings a private sector background to help US federal clients solve their toughest problems. Over the past 20 years, he has led large-scale performance and culture transformations in government and Fortune 500 companies.
Scott is currently Chairman of McKinsey US Government. Scott is a fourth-generation U.S. Army veteran and from 2014-2018 served in government as an executive at the US Department of Veterans Affairs – first as Chief Transformation Officer and later as interim VA deputy secretary and Chief Information Officer.
Scott remains active in the veteran community, routinely working with more than two dozen veteran not-for-profits in a pro bono capacity. Scott is on the board of directors of Student Veterans of America, Elizabeth Dole Foundation, VETSports, Concussion Legacy Foundation, and the Golden Heart Fund.
Past Speakers

Bruce Mosler
Chairman, Global Brokerage
Chairman, Military and Veteran Programs,
Cushman & Wakefield
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Flaum Grand Hall
Watch the conversation on YouTube or read the recap article!

Savneet Singh
President & CEO, PAR Technology Corp.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Lender Auditorium
Watch the conversation on YouTube or read the recap article!

Frank Bisignano P’11 H’17
Chairman & CEO, Fiserv
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
5:15-6:15 p.m.
Lender Auditorium
Watch the conversation on YouTube or read the recap article!
YOUTUBE RECAP

Neeraj Tolmare P’26
SVP & Global CIO, The Coca-Cola Company
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Lender Auditorium
Watch the conversation on YouTube or read the recap article!
YOUTUBE RECAP

James A. Boeheim, Jr. ’66, G’73, H’24, P’22, P’24
Hall of Fame Basketball Coach
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Lender Auditorium
Watch the conversation on YouTube or read the recap article!

Felisha A. Legette-Jack ’89
Head Coach, Women's Basketball
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Lender Auditorium
Watch the conversation on Youtube!

Buddy Valastro P’27, P’29
Celebrity Baker
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Lender Auditorium
Watch the conversation on Youtube!

David Owen
Executive Vice President & Head of Global Operations, Well Fargo & Company
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Lender Auditorium
Watch the conversation on Youtube!

April Arnzen
Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer, Micron Technology
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Lender Auditorium
Watch the conversation on Youtube!
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