Annenberg Leadership Forum
The Annenberg Leadership Forum Mission
The Annenberg Leadership Forum is an integral part of Harvey Mudd College’s commitment to encouraging students to lead with integrity. Endowed through a generous gift from The Walter and Leonore Annenberg Fund for Leadership Development, this series brings to campus accomplished individuals who are recognized, world-class leaders in their fields of endeavor. The lectures provide an engaging forum for senior executives to address pertinent leadership issues and to share their insights with the HMC community.
2026 Leadership Forum
Entrepreneurship for Social Good: Preparing Purpose-driven Leaders at Harvey Mudd College
Monday, February 23, 2026
Noon–1 p.m., Lunch and Learn
“Why This Education Matters: Alumni Founders on Impact and Purpose”
Presented by the Harvey Mudd College Annenberg Fellows, Joseph B. Platt Campus Center, Green Room.
5–6 p.m., Meet the Founders Reception
Shanahan Center, Caryll Mudd and Norman F. Sprague Jr. Courtyard.
6–7 p.m., Josh Jones ’98, Nihal Mehta and Aileen Lee P’28 in Conversation with President Harriet B. Nembhard
Drinkward Recital Hall.
Forum Panelists
Josh Jones ’98
Co-founder of DreamHost and HMC INQ
Nihal Mehta
Co-founder of Eniac Ventures
Aileen Lee P’28
Founder of Cowboy Ventures
Past Annenberg Events
More“Building Connection in STEM: A Path to Collaborative Progress”
Challenging outdated gender norms around strength, vulnerability and collaboration.
“Entrepreneurship for Social Good”
Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, and Ajit Singh, partner at Artiman Ventures.
“The Future of Sustainable Development: Technology and Education at the Forefront”
A panel of experts discussed their perspectives and insights.