Tag: DBA Profiles

‘Paving the Way’ in Pursuit of a Degree Triple Crown With an eye on improving the consulting world and influencing the future of her industry, Anna Ivashko ’11, MBA’20, DBA’28 pursues her third Babson degree in the new Doctor of Business Administration program.

February 17, 2026

Tagged Alumni, DBA Profiles, Doctor of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Education, Graduate, Undergraduate, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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A Career in Finance, A Commitment to Shaping the Next Generation After more than two decades in the financial services industry, a casual invitation to speak at a Babson graduate class snowballed into an interest in teaching for Marco Gargurevich MBA’01, DBA’28.

By Hillary Chabot

February 12, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Class of 2028, DBA Profiles, Doctor of Business Administration, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Graduate

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Inside an Innovator’s Playbook: Debate-Built Decisions for Clean-Energy Growth Daniel Taylor DBA’28 is the chief innovation officer at ForeFront Power, where he champions innovation and strategic growth in renewable energy. He now is a member of the inaugural cohort of Babson’s Doctor of Business Administration program.

By Sarah Coppinger

February 10, 2026

Tagged DBA Profiles, Doctor of Business Administration, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Graduate, Class of 2028

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A portrait of Debra Blair set against a background of headshots of the DBA students

Taking Meaningful Action to Support Leaders in the Not-for-Profit Sector Debra Blair DBA’28 brings her passion and care for both the autistic community and the not-for-profit industry to Babson’s Doctorate in Business Administration program, where she aims to drive meaningful change.

By Bridget Johnston

February 5, 2026

Tagged DBA Profiles, Doctor of Business Administration, Social Innovation, Women's Leadership

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A Quest to Bridge Data and Strategy in Real Estate A member of Babson’s inaugural DBA cohort, William Chase ’02, DBA’28 is the founder of Wound Dynamics, LLC, and a seasoned leader in real estate, where he brings data-driven strategy to leasing decisions and asset transformation.

By Sarah Coppinger

February 3, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Class of 2028, DBA Profiles, Doctor of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Graduate

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Learning to Ask Sharper Questions Kenechukwu Anadu MBA’10, DBA’28 works at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. A self-described lifelong learner, he reflects on the latest stop in his life and career: Babson College.

By John Crawford

January 29, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Class of 2028, DBA Profiles, Doctor of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Education, Graduate, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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A portrait of Sumeit Aggarwal set against a background of headshots of the DBA students

Mission Driven: She’s an Advocate for Women’s Financial Empowerment Sumeit Aggarwal MBA’05, DBA’28, the co-founder of a social enterprise for women-owned startups, hopes to create more entrepreneurial opportunities for women. That’s just one reason she is in the inaugural cohort of Babson’s DBA program.

January 27, 2026

Tagged Alumni, DBA Profiles, Doctor of Business Administration, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Graduate, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Women's Leadership, Class of 2028

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