The Hispanic Business Student Association and La Comunidad de Stanford GSB presented Cynthia Cardona, MBA ’04, with the 2024 Jerry I. Porras Leadership Award. The award celebration occurred on March 2, 2024, at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
2024 Honoree
Cynthia Cardona, MBA ’04
President of the Lilly Foundation
Cynthia Cardona is the President of the Lilly Foundation, leading its philanthropic activities to advance racial justice, improve educational outcomes for underserved students, enhance global health outcomes, and improve the quality of life for people in Indianapolis. She’s also head of Lilly’s social impact team, leading the company’s civic engagement, employee giving and volunteerism, corporate responsibility reporting, global health partnerships, and disaster relief efforts. Cynthia has earned several degrees from Stanford University, including a B.S. in civil engineering, an M.S. in civil/structural engineering, and an MBA ’04 with a certificate in public management.
About the Award
This award celebrates a Stanford GSB alumna or alumnus who has significantly contributed to the Latino community while encouraging and inspiring leadership in business. The banquet also helps to unite alumni with current students, faculty, and administrators and fosters the development of personal bonds.
Jerry I. Porras Leadership Award Recipients
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