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Diversity at Stanford GSB

We are committed to making positive change in the diversity, equity, and inclusion of our community, teaching, and research, now and into the future.

Our Commitment

At Stanford GSB, we believe we will best enact our mission when all members of our community are able to leverage the experiences and ideas of others, embrace different viewpoints, feel that they belong, and know that their contributions are valued.

Sharing Our Vision

Senior Associate Dean Sarah A. Soule oversees diversity, equity, and inclusion at Stanford GSB. She shares the importance of these efforts in developing principled and purposeful leaders who will create lasting change in the world.

To further strengthen our long-term commitment, Lori Nishiura Mackenzie serves as the lead strategist for DEI, and will support efforts across our school and Stanford University overall.

 

Our Community

The importance of DEI is rooted in the values of our school, and the beliefs held by members of our vibrant and welcoming community.

We look forward to building on this strong base, learning from what has been done and how we can continue to foster a sense of inclusion and belonging going forward.

Promoting Diversity in Student Life

Many organizations at our school have long and meaningful histories of supporting the diversity of our community, and we aim to increase the equity of our community and create a more inclusive campus.

Stanford GSB students walking to and from the Knight Management Center. Credit: Elena Zukhova
Diversity in MBA Student Life

Explore the many ways diversity and inclusion come alive in the Stanford MBA Program.

MBA Student Communities

Women
Minorities & People of Color
International Students
LGBTQ Students
Military Veterans
Partners & Families
Alumni Diversity Chapters

Asian Alumni Chapter
Black Alumni Chapter
GSB Pride
Latino Alumni Chapter
Women’s Circles
Women on Boards Initiative
See AlsoClubs & Organizations
 

Providing Resources and Support

Stanford University as a whole is committed to providing resources and aid in service of many communities and needs.

Fellowships & Financial Aid

Charles P. Bonini Partnership for Diversity Fellowship
Clayman Institute for Gender Research Fellowships
DARE: Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence
Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship
Stanford University Graduate Family Grant Program
Yellow Ribbon Program
Stanford Community & Resource Centers

Asian American Activities Center
Bechtel International Center
Black Community Services Center
El Centro Chicano y Latino
Child-Care Resources
Counseling & Psychological Services
Diversity and First-Gen Office
Graduate Life Office
Hillel at Stanford
The Markaz: Resource Center
Native American Cultural Center
Office of Accessible Education
Office for Military-Affiliated Communities
Office for Religious Life
Queer Student Resources
Stanford Continuing Studies
Stanford GSB Career Management Center
Women’s Community Center
WorkLife Office
 

Our Teaching and Research

Our educational offerings increasingly reflect the unique challenges, opportunities, and concerns people may face as a result of their particular identity or experience.

Understanding and Exploring Differences

Through faculty research, we continue to explore and educate about the interplay between identity and business, management, and management education.

Latina entrepreneur with staff
Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative

SLEI explores and expands knowledge of Latino entrepreneurship and its impact on the U.S. economy.

Stanford Centers & Initiatives

Center for Comparative Studies in Race & Ethnicity
Clayman Institute for Gender Research
Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
IDEAL: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access to Learning Community
Neurodiversity Project
Racial Equity Action Lab
Stanford Center on Longevity
SPARQ
VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab
 

Developing Programs for Executive Leaders

In addition to graduate courses, we offer a range of non-degree programming for experienced executives, including full-time, in-person programs, one-day professional development programs like Accelerate, and online courses like Diverse by Design.

Featured Programs

Asian American Executive Program
Executive Program in Women’s Leadership
LGBTQ Executive Leadership Program
Stanford Ignite – Post-9/11 Veterans
ExploreExecutive Education
 

Sharing Insights and Experiences

We are dedicated to sharing the groundbreaking research and thought-provoking insights on diversity, equity, and inclusion coming out of Stanford’s global community of experts and business leaders.

Through our Voices campaign, we also explore the unique and multifaceted experiences of our community members.

Insights & Experiences by Stanford Business

February 13, 2020
Written

Black History Month In Our Words

Members of the Black Business Student Association reflect on the culture, leadership, and achievements of the Black community.
Photographs of Stanford GSB students in the BBSA on a colorful grid. Credit: Allison Felt
Clear Admit
December 4, 2019
Audio

Digging Deeper into Stanford GSB’s 2019 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report

Sarah A. Soule, senior associate dean, and Lori Mackenzie, lead strategist for diversity, equity, and inclusion, talk about Stanford GSB’s new report.
Read More Insights
ShareYour Feedback on DEI at Stanford GSB

Community Voices

Kids need to grow up seeing children who look like them, in whatever media they’re consuming.
Oladoyin Oladapo
MBA ’20
Photos by Kiefer Hickman
There’s a growing opportunity for people who want to see an economy that works more for people.
Andrew Baker
JD ’17, PhD ’21
Rachel Taulelei. Credit: Kate MacPherson and Chocolate Dog Photography
The wellness of our people is at the heart of everything we do.
Rachel Taulelei
SEP ’18
I was convinced there was both a big opportunity to work on and that I was capable of working on it.
Tom Stevens
MS ’17
Andrew Jakubowski, MBA ’20. Credit: Kiefer Hickman
Diversity is about fostering individual views and capabilities.
Andrew Jakubowski
MBA ’20
Stanford GSB Associate Professor Aruna Ranganathan smiling and looking off into the distance on Stanford campus. Credit: Nancy Rothstein
Work is such a core part of our adult lives, it’s a shame not to enjoy what you do.
Aruna Ranganathan
Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior
See All Voices
In the Media
Clear Admit
December 4, 2019
Audio

Digging Deeper into Stanford GSB’s 2019 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report

Sarah A. Soule, senior associate dean, and Lori Mackenzie, lead strategist for diversity, equity, and inclusion, talk about Stanford GSB’s new report.
QS TopMBA
November 6, 2019
Written

Stanford GSB Makes Diversity a Priority

This article, featuring an interview with second-year MBA student Madisen Obiedo, highlights Stanford GSB’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
Poets&Quants
October 8, 2019
Written

How Stanford GSB Is Tackling Diversity & Inclusion

This article announces Stanford GSB’s new, annual report on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
On The Brink Podcast
September 2, 2019
Audio

Sarah Soule — Busting Those Stereotypes of Women

Senior Associate Dean Sarah A. Soule is interviewed about research she coauthored on gender stereotyping in MBA case studies taught at Stanford GSB.