In today’s fast-paced workplace, taking breaks has become both a necessity and a challenge. While organizations encourage employees to pause for coffee, lunch, or short walks, the effectiveness of those breaks often falls short.

A Louis Vuitton boutique in Bermuda is about as far from a research lab as you can get. Yet that’s exactly where Oksana Komarova stood, running a luxury storefront and selling $3,000 handbags to tourists.

As a leader in Apple’s global business planning function, Leavey alumna DeAnna Kneis sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. The challenge of identifying strategic growth opportunities while executing across multiple teams keeps Kneis motivated to make an impact.

From managing food service operations to overseeing global facilities for Fortune 500 companies, alum Anne Moser has navigated every major career pivot with grit, clarity, and a knack for turning challenge into opportunity.