Testimonials

Emily Elizarde ’23
"My true passion lies in developing the teams I lead and enhancing learning amongst organizations. To me, the most meaningful part of leading a team is leaning into the continual growth and development of our most important asset – our people. The MS LOD at UT Dallas  surpassed my expectations by providing me with an enhanced perspective and equipping me with frameworks rooted in research that I use in the workplace daily."
Robert Tomczak ’22
"I strongly recommend the program for the primary reason of embracing change.  A great leader requires adaptation, understanding, and a critical perspective. Through the program, I refined my professional identity while developing highly transferrable skills."
Elisabetta Mroski
"Attending the Executive Coaching Program at UTD has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life, both personally and professionally. I absolutely loved this program and Cohort 18A!  Besides the enlightening classes and the very knowledgeable faculty team, I had a chance to meet, learn and practice coaching with many great people from all over the world."
Vanessa Powell ‘20
"The program was very rewarding because I accomplished my goal of obtaining my Executive MBA, which has opened many opportunities for me. The cohort was my extended family, and we worked, studied, played together, and became life-long friends."
Alisa Hauser ‘21
"This program allows working professionals to tailor their higher education experience to their career goals. The online class schedule gave me the flexibility I needed to balance graduate school, work, and family. In addition to the challenging and relevant coursework, I've gained valuable insights from collaborating with a diverse network of people with a wide variety of experiences and perspectives."
Richard Pritchett ’21
"I’m a sales professional, and I’m finding that the frameworks and models and material I’ve learned are going to make me a better sales professional, manager, and leader of others."
Danielle Eldridge ’20
“The curriculum covered everything I will need to know to start my own consulting practice.”
Lorene Smith ‘20
“The Organizational Consulting Certificate program was excellent. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is considering advancing their career as an organizational development professional.”