Participant Profiles

Paula Nassif, a Partner at a Sydney boutique commercial law firm, reflects on how Darden’s Women in Leadership Program helped her dive deeper into who she is as a leader and how she’s leveraged her strengths to achieve more productive outcomes.

Dr. Juliana Bueno, a physician and educator originally from Colombia, is a Thoracic Radiologist and the Vice Chair of Education at UVA Health.

Janet Gaspard, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at First Entertainment Credit Union, shares how Darden’s Bank Executive Leadership Program helped sharpen her strategic lens and elevate her impact in the C-suite.

For E. Sean Lanier (TEP ’25), leadership isn't just about today—it's about shaping tomorrow. As the Founder and Executive Director of Resolve Solutions Incorporated, a Virginia-based nonprofit, Lanier has dedicated his career to preparing underrepresented students for college and careers in public service, military leadership and beyond.