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.

 


WHITMAN IMPACT SPEAKER SERIES YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Upcoming Speakers 

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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 

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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



YOUTUBE RECAP

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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



YOUTUBE RECAP

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Frank Bisignano

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

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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

RECAP ARTICLE


 


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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!

YOUTUBE RECAP

RECAP ARTICLE


 


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Felisha A. Legette-Jack ’89
Head Coach, Women's Basketball 

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Lender Auditorium 


Watch the conversation on Youtube!

YOUTUBE RECAP


 


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Buddy Valastro P’27, P’29
Celebrity Baker

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Lender Auditorium 


Watch the conversation on Youtube!

YOUTUBE RECAP


 


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David Owen
Executive Vice President & Head of Global Operations, Well Fargo & Company

Thursday, February 8, 2024
Lender Auditorium 


Watch the conversation on Youtube!

YOUTUBE RECAP


 


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April Arnzen
Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer, Micron Technology

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Lender Auditorium 


Watch the conversation on Youtube!

YOUTUBE RECAP

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