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
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Noon–1 p.m., Lunch and Learn
“Demystifying Venture: Funding, Growth and Leadership”
Presented by the Harvey Mudd College Annenberg Fellows, Joseph B. Platt Campus Center, Green Room.
5–6 p.m., Meet the Experts Reception
Shanahan Center, Caryll Mudd and Norman F. Sprague Jr. Courtyard.
6–7 p.m., Heather Lord, Kelly Graziadei and Chris Lee in Conversation with President Harriet B. Nembhard
Wayne ’73 and Julie Drinkward Recital Hall.
Forum Panelists
Heather Lord
Senior Vice President, Capital Group
Kelly Graziadei
General Partner, f7 Ventures and Perplexity Fund
Christopher F. Lee
Senior Partner, FAA Investments
Past Annenberg Events
More“Why This Education Matters: Alumni Founders on Impact and Purpose”
A panel of experts discussed what it means to lead with purpose in an era of rapid technological change.
“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Challenging outdated gender norms around strength, vulnerability and collaboration.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.