The 2025 Weatherhead School of Management graduating class celebrated their momentous day on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center.
In a ceremony filled with pride and anticipation, graduates representing Weatherheadβs esteemed programs marked the beginning of a new chapter.
Dean Andrew Medvedev welcomed the Class of 2025 into the Weatherhead alumni networkβa powerful, evolving community that supports lifelong success and helps new graduates launch their leadership journeys.
βWeatherhead alumni are known for challenging the status quo,β said Medvedev. βThey take smart risks. And they lead with purpose. Starting today, you join them.β
Commencement speaker Joyce Erony (WRC β81), managing partner at Amzak Health and a trailblazer in the life sciences venture capital space, inspired the audience with reflections from her career and a powerful message ΒιΆΉΣ³» embracing uncertainty, taking bold action, driving meaningful impact.
Drawing on her decades of experience investing in and guiding companies from early-stage development through IPOs and acquisitions, Erony encouraged graduates to lead with both purpose and resilience.
For Shelly Yi, graduating with her Master of Supply Chain Management from Weatherhead was more than a milestoneβit was a powerful reflection of how far sheβs come and a launchpad for all that lies ahead. Fueled by the challenges she embraced and the people who inspired her, sheβs stepping into the future with confidence, pride, and purpose.
βGraduating from Weatherhead was such a powerful, emotional moment. It felt like everything we worked so hard for finally came full circle,β said Yi. βStanding there in my cap and gown, surrounded by people who inspired and challenged me every day, it was unforgettable. Iβm so proud to be part of this incredible community and canβt wait to see where we all go next!
Following the ceremony, graduates, families, faculty, and friends gathered at the Peter B. Lewis Building to celebrate achievements and look ahead to the impactful futures these new alumni are poised to create.