Jennie Glazer, Chief Executive Officer
“Technology is accelerating everything. Performance depends on how leaders bring judgment, expectations & people together.”
Bailey Anderson, Intern at Coqual Global Lab
“If early opportunities continue to shrink, or become places where young professionals are expected to prove what they already know, where are we supposed to learn workplace judgment, collaboration, communication, and confidence?”
Sara Axelbaum, Fellow at Coqual Global Lab
“Too many people act like you have to choose between purpose and profit. In my experience, the organizations that invest in both are the ones that outperform.”
Mia Banner, Vice President for Strategic Partnerships
“How we speak to each other shapes what we build together.”
Jennifer Brown, Founding Luminary of the Luminary Exchange
"Change isn't something leaders manage anymore. It's the environment they lead in."
Andy Chan, Senior Manager of Data & Analysis at Coqual Global Lab
“To understand the systems we live and work in, listen to both narratives and numbers, both the loud and the silenced. I use data to find and tell these stories.”
Danielle Cruz, Vice President of People & Experience
“When people feel seen, valued, and challenged to grow, the workplace becomes a space of purpose. That’s how culture begins to take shape.”
Radhika Darbari, Fellow at Coqual Global Lab & Senior Advisor, Asia
“Leadership sees beyond borders and labels; when race, colour, gender and location no longer limit whose voice is valued, our shared humanity leads. Appreciating our differences is not a distraction from excellence—it is the key that unlocks the best of every human and world we come from.”
Isis Fabian, Co-Executive Director of Coqual Global Lab
“We can’t transform workplaces without transforming how we how we think.”
Jeyandini Fernando, Senior Director for Client Experience & Communications
“Good storytelling doesn’t just inform—it aligns, persuades, and moves people to act.”
Emily Gawlak, Co-Executive Director of Coqual Global Lab
“Who we notice. What we ask. How we listen. When we meet these everyday decisions with an open mind, we make space for whole new worlds to emerge.”
Melissa Ng Goldner, Executive in Residence & Head of Strategy & Research
“The future belongs to leaders who know when to listen, when to let go, and when to light the way.”
Abenaa Hayes, Fellow at Coqual's Global Lab & Founder, Elysée Consulting
“When you sit at the intersection of equity and communications, you see the gaps—between what leaders say and what people feel. My work is about closing that gap with clarity, courage, and care.”
Melinda Marshall, Fellow at Coqual Global Lab
“Those whom I admire most are those brave enough to be child-like in their desire to understand.”
Birgit Neu, Fellow at Coqual Global Lab & Senior Advisor, UK/Europe
“Europe isn’t one story—it’s many. Inclusion strategy here has to be local, layered, and led with nuance.”
Sandra Rice, Executive Vice President for Corporate Strategy & Engagement
“Legacy isn’t just about where you’ve been—it’s about who you’ve made room for along the way.”
Peggy Shiller, Chief Administrative Officer
“Not all leadership is loud. Sometimes it’s the quiet hands that build the foundation—and keep it strong.”
Allegra Varnadore, Vice President for Corporate Strategy & Engagement
“The right question can unlock everything—from sharper insights to braver decisions.”
Elana J. Weinstein, Fellow at Coqual Global Lab
“The most effective leaders and teams are those who practice humility, curiosity, and a growth mindset, thereby being able to navigate both victories and challenges with equal grace.”