What inspires professionals to pursue an executive-level MBA? Meet Noel Carmichael, Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs at the Northwood School in Lake Placid and President of the MBA for Executives 2026 cohort, as she shares why she chose the program and how it’s transforming her leadership journey. With 20 years of management experience in the nonprofit arts and education sectors, Noel wanted to deepen her understanding of leadership theory and strategy to drive meaningful change.

In this video, Noel reflects on how the UAlbany MBA for Executives has exceeded her expectations—helping her grow as a leader, expand her network, and make a lasting impact.

Contact Program Director Don Purdy at dpurdy@albany.edu or at 518.956.8381 to learn more about how the program can Power Up your career. You can also register for an upcoming program information session here - https://www.albany.edu/business/part-time-weekend-mba-for-executives-information-sessions