A Crazy Job Offer, a War Zone, and a Global Mission: Kellie Kreiser’s Unplanned Journey

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Kellie Kreiser '04, a pivotal figure at Thunderbird Business School. From her unexpected start at Thunderbird to becoming the driving force behind Thunderbird for Good, Kellie shares her experiences of building impactful programs like Project Artemis, DreamBuilder, DreamCatcher and WE3A. Discover how her passion for global business education and her commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs have shaped her career and contributed to Thunderbird's mission of creating global citizens. Join us as we explore Kellie's remarkable story of innovation, resilience, and dedication to making a difference in the world.What this great video about Thunderbird for Good!Donate to Thunderbird for Good!Connect with Kellie on LinkedinKellie Kreiser founded Thunderbird School of Global Management’s public good initiative, colloquially called “Thunderbird for Good.” The initiative provides base-of-the-pyramid business education programs and capacity-building for social impact organizations. Kellie has been responsible for the design, fundraising, and implementation of women’s entrepreneurship training programs that have taught over a quarter of a million women across 180 countries for over two decades. Partners have included Freeport-McMoRan, the U.S. Department of State, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Small Business Administration, Goldman-Sachs, and others. Kellie holds an MBA in International Management with Distinction from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BS with Honors and Distinction in Marketing from the Pennsylvania State University. She is also a PhD student in the Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology program at ASU’s School for the Future of Innovation in Society, studying the intersection between artificial intelligence and creativity.Connect with Alex on LinkedInThis podcast is sponsored by Freshwater Investments