Cecilia Figueroa, Director Communications, Global Portfolio Division, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, MBA Thunderbird School of Global Management, EEUU
My time at Thunderbird was incredibly meaningful and represented a truly transformative experience for me. Thunderbird is a community beyond the classrooms, a global network of leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs dedicated to advancing inclusive and sustainable prosperity worldwide – who know how to have good fun too. The unique curriculum at Thunderbird, with its strong emphasis on cross-cultural communication and international business strategies, provided me with the skills I needed to navigate and succeed in our complex, interconnected world. But what made my time at Thunderbird truly special were the lifelong friendships I forged and the robust global network I became a part of. My classmates, who came from all corners of the globe, brought diverse perspectives that enriched our classroom discussions and group projects. This multicultural environment and sense of community is still fostered after the degree is completed, with a spirit of collaboration and camaraderie, which is crucial for effective global leadership. Thunderbird’s dedication to creating sustainable value worldwide continues to inspire and guide me in all my professional endeavors.