Alumni
From its world-class faculty, to its rigorous curriculum, to its community and culture of innovation, the MS in Strategic Design and Management at Parsons assists its graduates to begin new and exciting projects or enhance their current professional careers, and there is no better testament to the quality of the program than the words of its graduates. On this page, view or read one of the Alumni Stories to learn how the MS SDM program and design thinking, in general, have an impact on graduates’ lives. For a broader overview, visit Alumni Careers for a list of MS SDM graduates and their sector employment. Visit Alumni engagement Opportunities to see how to stay involved.
Creating Connections MS SDM Fall 2024 Symposium
The first annual MS Strategic Design & Management Fall 2024 Symposium is coming up on November 22, at 1opm at The New School. This symposium will explore how Strategic Designers create connections within systems, among stakeholders, to new opportunities, in complex ecosystems, in communities, and around the world. Through panel discussions, participatory workshops, Pecha Kucha-style presentations, posters, and product demos, students will share project work and emergent discourses that serve to inform practices in strategic design. FOLLOW THIS LINK TO FIND PROGRAMING INFORMATION
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MSSDM Alumni Webinar on April 5
This is the last Alumni Webinar of the spring semester 2024. In this session, we will talk to Aminata Diatta, Creative Lead at Dalberg Design; Vasuta Kalra, Senior Experience Designer at Method; and Aryanna Martin, Senior Service Designer at EY Seren. We will discuss their perspectives about Strategic Design, how they excel at their jobs, and how they approached networking and job-hunting. The panel will be virtual. All MS SDM students are invited.
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MSSDM Alumni Webinar on February 16
We start our Spring Alumni Webinar Series on Feb 16th! For this iteration, we will be joined by Fas Lebbie, Design Manager at Meta; Michelle Rotbart, Trend Manager at JCPenney; and Bill Lepentis, Founder of Lepentis Research and Design. We will discuss their perspectives about Strategic Design in entrepreneurship, tech, consulting and retail. The panel will be virtual. All MS SDM students are invited. Full recording of the panel here
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Alumni Careers
The MS SDM program is tailored for a multitude of working experiences, and caters to an international audience of students. The Alumni of our program are diverse both in terms of their backgrounds and professional experience. Below is a small sample of our graduates from a wide array of sectors: Chief Marketing Officer at Genexa Merchandising Consultant at Tiffany & Company Manager, US Consumer Marketing at American Express VP, Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs Sr. Product Designer at McKinsey & Company Founder at Arable Ventures Innovation Consultant at Fahrenheit 212 Lead User Experience Designer at Google Experience Research Manager at Nike Sr. CX Researcher & Strategist at Credit Sesame…
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MSSDM Alumni Webinar on December 1
For our second Fall semester Alumni Industry Webinar, we will talk with Liz Chinchilla, Elizabeth Huebsch, and Jesse Flores about their careers, current roles, and perspectives on strategic design. The panel will be virtual. All MS SDM students are invited. Full recording of the panel here
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MSSDM Alumni Webinar on November 17
Our first Alumni Industry Webinar for the Fall semester is here. In this session, we will talk to Annika Yan, Elizabeth Enck and Iman Allie about their careers, current roles, and perspectives around strategic design. The panel will be virtual. All MS SDM students are invited. Full recording of the panel here
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Andrea, Class of 2020
Andrea Sanchez | Design Strategist Globant Andrea is a Brooklyn-based design strategist and researcher. She is passionate about stories, people, and culture. Always looking for inspiration in everyday experiences, she believes in the power of human-centered design to address challenges, big and small. She leads and collaborates on digital transformation strategy projects at Globant, where she uses design thinking and systems thinking to create engaging, disruptive, and compelling experiences for Fortune 500 clients. Before that, she consulted with startups in the US, helping them translate business goals into products, services, and experiences that are client and human centric. She…
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MSSDM Alumni Webinar on April 14
Join us on Friday, April 14th, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for an alumni panel conversation on Strategic Design. The conversation will be moderated by Claire Zhuang (SDM’23) and Victor Escalante (SDM’24) with panelists Jennifer Noinaj (SDM’22) Principal Design Strategist, GSA; Niamh Peren (SDM’22) Chief Program Officer, Foresight Institute; Roseline Jackuline (SDM’22) Principal UX Designer at Hearst; and Lynch Zhang (SDM’21) Founder of Zimar. The panel will be virtual. All MS SDM students are invited. Register Here
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CHIMAERA, a Brand Co-Founded by a MS SDM Student
Co-founded by Louis Kopp (SDM ’23) and Fabian Lefievre, Chimaera is a platform to put forth a vision of the contemporary youth and to give life to its creative voice. Their objective is to shed light on the raw yet filtered force that conducts human behavior in our society, a force accountable for both dreams and nightmares. Entirely made in Paris, they designed everything from the graphics to the garments, including their entire website. About Chimaera Chimaera is a high-end streetwear brand that explores the self and its inner conflicts, portraying a tumultuous journey to adulthood. Founded by…
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Tanvi, Class of 2019
Tanvi Kanakia | Managing Director, User Experience & Product Design Logical Design Solutions As the Managing Director of User Experience and Product Design at Logical Design Solutions, Tanvi heads up a talented team of designers to create digital employee experiences for some of the biggest names in business, including CVS Health, Paramount. Before joining Logical Design Solutions, Tanvi co-founded The Design Grid, a design studio based in India. There, she led a multi-disciplinary team to craft innovative customer experiences that gave businesses a competitive edge. But Tanvi’s passion for design extends beyond just work. She’s on a mission to…
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