Thunderbird Alumni Network

It is our pleasure to announce upcoming opportunities in India for alumni to meet ASU President Dr. Michael Crow and Dr. Charla Griffy-Brown, the recently appointed Director General and Dean of Thunderbird School of Global Management. We warmly invite you to Save the Date and join us for one or more of these gatherings:

New Delhi Alumni Reception | February 3, 2025 | Aerocity, New Delhi, India: https://tbirdasu.com/Delhi_feb3

Mumbai Alumni Networking Event | February 6, 2025 | Mumbai, India: https://tbirdasu.com/Mumbai_feb6

Bay Area T-birds are invited to join the San Francisco and Silicon Valley chapters along with Thunderbird Director General and Dean Charla Griffy-Brown at Thunderfest events in the Bay Area next week! Will we see you there?

San Francisco Thunderfest on Monday, Oct. 21: https://t-birdconnect.com/topics/25108/events/98409
Silicon Valley Thunderfest on Tuesday, Oct. 22: https://t-birdconnect.com/topics/25108/events/98139

Hosted by alumni chapters around the world, Thunderfest celebrates the Thunderbird Mystique, fosters global connections and conversations, and showcases T-bird pride points. Check out some more photos from some of our recent events from alumni around the world! Bring another T-bird or a like-minded global citizen to join the celebration and learn more about Thunderbird and the chapters. RSVP for both events on Tbird Connect below! Be sure to join the group at tbirdasu.com/Thunderfest and stay in the know of other Thunderfest events happening.

Last month, The Thunderbird Paris Chapter was joined by several members of the Geneva Chapter for a special event to celebrate the unveiling of Peter Petrik's ('00) and his wife’s new sailboat at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The group was treated to a private tour, enjoyed a wonderful dinner and heard about Peter and Adrienne's plans to embark on their dream: to sail the world! The weather was perfect and of course, being on the Cote d'Azur, the location could not have been better. And it goes without saying, the company was exceptional! A great time was had by all. To get connected with the Paris chapter, click here: https://t-birdconnect.com/topics/133/feed

Our very own alumni favorite, Tom Hunsaker, has an important message just for you. In this video, he shares news about the launch of Thunderbird Executive Education's Open Enrollment programs.
These are designed to elevate your career and give you the tools to thrive in today’s fast-paced world.

Tom Hunsaker is teaching Digital Transformation on Oct 17-18, 2024. This program is offered both in-person and online. Register today: https://thunderbird.asu.edu/executive-education/individual/digital-transformation

Explore our portfolio of executive education programs and see which one is the perfect fit for you. Learn more: https://thunderbird.asu.edu/executive-education/individual

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The countdown is on! The first round of Thunderfest events is taking place this and next week. We have Jacksonville, Taipei, Charlotte, South Florida, Boston, Forth Worth, Dallas, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Tucson. Make this First Tuesday extra special by heading to a Thunderfest event near you to enjoy great food and conversation, and connections that T-birds cherish..Know someone interested in learning more about Thunderbird? Bring them along and showcase our amazing community. Join the Thunderfest group at http://tbirdasu.com/Thunderfest to RSVP for current chapter events and stay tuned for more coming up!

Please join us for an exclusive Thunderbird and ASU Health thought leadership event on Wednesday, October 16th. Dean Charla Griffy-Brown and T-bird Alumna Urmi Prasad Richardson ’98 will participate on a distinguished panel of experts exploring the intersection of AI and health. Dr. Griffy-Brown's extensive background around artificial intelligence and Ms. Prasad Richardson’s global experience in biotechnology and healthcare will play a key role in the conversation and provide valuable insights into this dynamic field.
RSVP here before Tuesday, October 8th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-asu-in-london-explore-the-future-of-ai-in-health-care-tickets-982109976377?utm_source=paid_social&utm_medium=LinkedIn&utm_campaign=UK+Alumni+Event&utm_ecd22=27

Shaping the future of health through AI Arizona State University aims to create solutions that embrace a future-forward approach. The possibilities of augmented intelligence in health care are endless.…

One of the most important parts of Thunderbird is the incredible student population. This fall, we welcomed the largest MGM cohort in recent history, with MGM and accelerated MGM students representing over 40 countries worldwide. Learn more about the incoming class here: https://news.asu.edu/20240823-sun-devil-community-thunderbird-asu-ushers-fall-semester-recordbreaking-cohort

These students just began their transformational education journeys, making friends that will last a lifetime.

Tag your T-bird friends, family and anyone you think could be a future T-bird in the comments and remind them to join the Thunderfest celebrations! RSVP to an event near you today: http://tbirdasu.com/Thunderfest

Today, we continue showcasing the Thunderbird spirit in honor of the launch of this year's Thunderfest! As we enter the next decade of Thunderbird history, we welcome a new director general and dean. Charla Griffy-Brown, formely vice dean of Thunderbird, was appointed director general and dean July 1. Learn more about her background here: https://news.asu.edu/20240619-university-news-charla-griffybrown-named-director-general-and-dean-thunderbird-asu

Griffy-Brown will join some of the Thunderfest events this Fall to meet alumni from around the world and learn more about Thunderbird alumni's goals, priorities, and experiences. We hope you have the chance to meet her an an upcoming event! Check out the Thunderfest page to find an event near you. You can also watch the video of her welcoming and Investiture here https://vimeo.com/1008632492?share=copy, to learn more about her vision for the School.

Don't forget to join the Thunderfest group on Thunderbird Connect, and find an event happening near you: http://tbirdasu.com/Thunderfest

Thunderbird and the Office of Alumni Engagement are gearing up for the second annual Thunderfest! Taking place October through November, Thunderfest is a series of events celebrating the Thunderbird Mystique while fostering global connections, and showcasing Tbird pride points. Last year, over 45 chapters hosted events and included not just alumni, but also current and prospective students, staff, faculty, and the larger Thunderbird communuty. Let's make the fall 2024 events even bigger and better!

Building upon the success of the inaugural Thunderfest, we are spending this launch week reflecting on some of the incredible things that make T-birds proud to be T-birds. One of the great pride points of Thunderbird is our portfolio of our world-renowned degree offerings. This year, Thunderbird's Master of Global Management was ranked No. 1 in international trade for the second consecutive year by QS International Rankings, and is also the only American school ranked in the top four among international institutions. In case you missed the news, read about it here: https://news.asu.edu/20240626-business-and-entrepreneurship-thunderbird-asu-ranked-no-1-qs-international-trade-rankings.

Let us know in the comments about your favorite academic experience at Thunderbird, and join the Thunderfest group now to find the closest event to you: https://t-birdconnect.com/events

T-bird Proud Moment! 🌟

We’re beaming with pride as we celebrate our amazing alumna, Nalini George '06, who has just stepped into the role of Chief Human Resources Officer at Bengaluru International Airport! ✈️

Nalini's new position is a testament to the strength and brilliance of Thunderbird women who continue to break barriers and lead with vision and excellence. Her journey from Thunderbird to this significant role is a shining example of how our education empowers women to make a global impact.

Congratulations, Nalini! Your success is our pride, and we can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll achieve in this new chapter.

Read more here:

Nalini George joins Bengaluru International Airport as CHRO - ETHRWorld Prior to joining Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), George was associated with Rakuten - India as Chief People Officer.

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Love generational Tbirds story!

From Shanghai to Phoenix, and across generations, the Thunderbird legacy continues! Meet Jason Wang, one of our newest T-birds whose journey began right here in Phoenix, where he was born, while his father, YouXin Wang, was earning his degree at Thunderbird.

Now a Canadian citizen, Jason is following in his father's global footsteps. YouXin, currently the head of Strategic Projects BG Asia in Shanghai, credits Thunderbird for launching his international career.

"Thunderbird isn't just a school, it's where our family's global story began," says Jason. "I'm excited to create my own chapter here."

Are you ready to be part of a global legacy? Learn how Thunderbird can shape your future, just like it has for generations of global leaders: https://thunderbird.asu.edu/degrees