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HBS faculty comprises scholars and practitioners who bring leading-edge research, extensive experience, and deep insights into the classroom, to organizations, and to leaders across the globe. We asked new faculty at HBS about their background, their new roles, and their interests.

In late September, Dean Srikant Datar and Executive Dean Angela Crispi spent 36 hours aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, a 104,000-ton aircraft carrier off the coast of San Diego. Their visit, part of the US Navy’s Distinguished Visitor Embark Program, was preceded by a day at the Naval Special Warfare Command, where Crispi met with Navy SEALs and training leaders. The experience offered insights—and many parallels—into leadership, culture, and decision-making under pressure.

In honor of Veterans Day, we recognize our students from every branch of the US military and draw inspiration from their leadership, courage, and dedication. Dual degree student James Lee (MS/MBA 2026) and second-year MBA students Blake Lusty, Garrett Jameson, Kayla Walsh, Jess Williams, and Liz Hood share how their military experiences shaped them—and how their time at HBS has shown that business can also be a form of service.

HBS faculty comprises scholars and practitioners who bring leading-edge research, extensive experience, and deep insights into the classroom, to organizations, and to leaders across the globe. We asked new faculty at HBS about their background, their new roles, and their interests.

HBS faculty comprises scholars and practitioners who bring leading-edge research, extensive experience, and deep insights into the classroom, to organizations, and to leaders across the globe. We asked new faculty at HBS about their background, their new roles, and their interests.

Laura Jakli, an assistant professor in the Business, Government, and the International Economy Unit at Harvard Business School, is happiest refining and challenging her preconceived notions and assumptions—a common occurrence when evaluating political marketing and strategy data. We talked with Jakli about her research, her forthcoming book, and how she likes to spend her free time.