Podcast

Willie Thompson (2022 cohort) reflects on transforming what the workplace looks and feels like, and what it means to be in community with others.

Rachel Desch (2023 cohort) shares her vision for a world where trusted institutions and leaders are able to mitigate violent conflict and inspire innovative policymaking.

Hear some of the most memorable moments from the second season of IAW, through the lens of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars leadership model.

Madison Freeman (2022 cohort) imagines a world where technological solutions drive a sustainable economy.

David Jiang (2022 cohort) and Longsha Liu (2022 cohort) share their journeys to Stanford and the close friendship they've formed.

Khushi Malde (2024 cohort) shares her hopes for education to spark curiosity, build resilience, and empower students to innovate, create, and lead for global responsibility.

Eliza Ennis (2022 cohort) shares her journey from small-town roots to global health policy, tackling reproductive health and substance use with community-driven solutions.

Gianmarco Coronado Graci (2023 cohort) shares how he's working toward a world where access to justice is a right and not a privilege.

Quyên Nguyễn-Hoàng (2022 cohort) discusses movement, belonging, and the search for stillness in a fast-paced world.

Catharine Bowman (2022 cohort) shares the life-changing moments that inspired her journey to Stanford and KHS, what fuels her research focus, and more.

From the KHS team, Jordyn Sanico and Christian Tanja share their guiding values, mentorship experiences, and highlights of their roles at KHS.

Yousuf Khan (2019 cohort) discusses his pursuit of groundbreaking research, participating in a Netflix game show, and more.

Hear from five KH scholars and friends in the 2023 cohort about scholar life and how deep friendship fuels their growth.

Marcus Forst (2019 cohort) shares his memories of home; transition to Stanford; navigating cancer, chemotherapy, and recovery; and more.

Pierce Garver and Jocelyn Ricard, both from the 2023 cohort, dive into Turkey’s rich history, culture, and contemporary challenges.

Ayça Alemdaroğlu, associate director of Stanford's Program on Turkey, explores how national identities are created and how people voice dissent.

Douglas Henze (2023 cohort), a former Harvard defensive lineman-turned-Bioengineering PhD candidate, shares why he's passionate about the study of aging.

Tina Seelig and John Hennessy delve into the challenges and strategies involved in leadership, and leading a multifaceted institution such as Stanford University.

John Hennessy and Tina Seelig discuss how to navigate difficult decisions, maintain trust, and uphold strong core values.

Tina Seelig and John Hennessy share their insights on how collaboration, analysis, and decisiveness shape effective leadership and drive impactful decision-making.