Jessica Lauria

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The altMBA changed my view on what can be accomplished in a day.

Jessica Lauria

Alumni Spotlight

Senior Director of Brand Communications, Chobani

  • Session: altMBA2
  • Company: Chobani
  • Title: Senior Director of Brand Communications
  • Industry: Consumer goods
  • Function: Marketing and Communications
  • Current city: New York, NY
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After the altMBA, I don’t think I can ever make up an excuse again.

The altMBA taught me that you really can do anything you put your mind to, regardless of your parameters.

altMBA grads are going to run the world one day.

The best part of the altMBA was getting recognition for the time and effort you put in.

altMBA grads are going to run the world one day.

The altMBA inspired me to keep pushing—don’t stop at your first idea. You can, and will, make it better.

Because of the altMBA, I have more focus and intention in my life—I am trying to think about life in a more goal-oriented way. No more vague statements that randomly get thrown out into the world.

The altMBA surrounded me with support I never imagined possible.

The altMBA changed my my view on what can be accomplished in a day.

The altMBA community is shockingly talented.

The altMBA community is shockingly talented.

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I swear that I am not brown nosing, but a book that changed me is Seth’s What To Do When It’s Your Turn.

I am a manager of an amazing team, but sometimes it’s hard to articulate how they need to grow and develop as people, not just in their particular roles.

This book just laid it all out there: pure, raw, simple and so true.

It is a hard look at some consistent issues that everyone faces. It’s a great reminder that we should not let the world dictate what we do and how we act. We are responsible for ourselves and our path forward in this world.

What I believe

My assertion about the world all comes down to a Dr. Suess quote: “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”

Always be yourself and surround yourself with people that have positive impact in your life.

If you are anything other than yourself, you will never reach your full potential. I think people underestimate how much the world can adapt to them versus them having to adapt to the world.

In my career, and in life, I have so shamelessly become “me.” I have become very self-aware of my strengths and weakness, which allows me to be a better partner and collaborator. I also find it’s refreshing and comforting for other people to see you as you are—no hiding, no pretenses and no judgements for them to be just as transparent.

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