Why did you choose this Master's program?
At the point in my career when I chose Brown’s Masters in Technology Leadership program, I was looking for a course of study that would help me leverage the skills and technical knowledge I developed in my career into more effective leadership in my organization and through that, more meaningful accomplishments in my profession. Brown’s thoughtfully crafted curriculum was just what I was seeking, providing a balance of analytical coursework and leadership development, taught by an impressive roster of talented professors.

What made Brown's program different from other programs you considered?
What really stood out to me about this program at Brown in contrast to others I considered was the continuous alignment of instruction and coursework with the critical challenge capstone product. From the beginning, I recognized that this project would represent not only the technical achievements of the work, but also my own personal growth throughout the program. It was particularly meaningful to exchange insights with my cohort, supporting each other throughout the program – sharing my own experience, and learning a lot about other industries in technology.

What did you enjoy most about your program?
Each residency at Brown truly accelerated my development, both in terms of my project and in my approach to challenges in my career. Brown played a transformative role in my professional development, with a step change in performance after each residential session. I found it incredibly valuable to spend this time focused on the purpose of the program, returning the next week with a fresh approach based on what I worked on with my cohort and instructors.

What was your primary academic area of interest?
Materials Science, specifically the mechanical behavior of metallic materials.

What were your postgraduate goals?
Following graduation, I have continued to seek to influence the materials testing community to improve the reliability and safety of the metallic structures we all depend on – as well as to enable new manufacturing processes for novel and existing materials that will make the infrastructure and technologies of the future possible.

What did you like most about Providence?
Providence is a city that is big enough to be exciting – there is always something to do, but small enough that it’s all accessible and simple to navigate, even for a new visitor as I was when I started at Brown. And of course, the food is terrific!

What advice would you give to prospective applicants?
Lean in! Every assignment, every discussion, every day – at Brown your voice is deeply valued by your cohort and instructors. The more you contribute, the more you will value your experience. It can be difficult to stretch from your comfort zone – it certainly was for me, but at the end, I promise it is worth it!