Excellence in a Discipline | 2023-24
Leah Cencer
Excellence in a Discipline | Supply Chain Management
What is your favorite Seidman memory?
I do not have one specific favorite memory, however, some of my
most cherished memories in Seidman took place during chapter and
executive board meetings for Delta Sigma Pi, a professional business
fraternity. I have grown considerably since I initially entered
Seidman, and I attribute a significant portion of that growth to this
student organization. The learning opportunities, leadership
experiences, and lasting friendships have played a pivotal role in my
life and career trajectory.
Our building namesake – Bill Seidman – exhibited many
desirable traits of a leader such as innovator, integrity, curiosity
and future-minded. How did your experience at Seidman help you
develop one or more of these traits?
Our building namesake – Bill Seidman – exhibited many desirable
traits of a leader such as innovator, integrity, curiosity, and future-minded.
How did your experience at Seidman help you develop one or
more of these traits?
The courses I’ve taken at Seidman have helped enhance my capacity
to think critically and curiously about the present and future.
Whether through class discussions, projects, or essays, I was
encouraged to think about how our learnings applied to real-world
scenarios. Moreover, they challenged me to consider how to utilize my
knowledge in future endeavors.
What would you like people in the community to know about
Seidman graduates like you?
I would like our community to understand that Seidman graduates
walk away with much more than a diploma. As we step into the
professional world, we not only bring forth the knowledge from our
lectures, but the soft skills we’ve developed and honed through team
projects and involvement in student organizations. Arguably, the
greatest treasure we take with us as we depart are the connections,
lifelong friendships, and memories we will have for years.
What is your career aspiration?
I will be graduating with a degree in both Supply Chain
Management and Marketing. I have learned from many professionals that
career paths are often neither linear nor predictable. No matter where
I am, I aspire to make a positive impact on the people around me. I am
not certain where my path will lead, but I am grateful to be starting
my career journey with Steelcase because a high priority of mine is to
always work for a company that cares about the well-being of its
employees, its impact on the environment, and values giving back to
the community.
How did your time at Seidman College prepare you to contribute
to your community as a Laker for a Lifetime?
The education and enriching experiences I have acquired through
Seidman have equipped me for a smooth transition into the professional
world. One example of what being a Laker for a Lifetime looks like is
the alumni who kindly provided their insights and experiences to me
during my internship search in my junior year, despite being a
stranger. Inspired by their example, I hope to reciprocate support and
guidance to fellow Lakers, just as alumni have done for me.
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