Corina Lam

MY GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: I have had amazing opportunities in the short seven years since my graduation. I have been able to work for the CEO of SAP, executing the strategy and vision for more than 85,000 employees, become the chief of staff of SAP’s global partner operations managing over 13,500 companies in our ecosystem, travel around the world, work with board members to make decisions, and manage demanding projects and intense situations. Throughout all the exciting opportunities that have required my full-time commitment, my greatest accomplishment up to this day is to live in the moment, prioritize what truly matters and keep family first.

HOW DREXEL HELPED: Drexel gave me the opportunity to learn, experiment and understand different cultures, especially in the corporate world. I transferred in from another school, as I had originally wanted to be a pharmacist. I can confidently say that transferring to Drexel and going through the co-op program was one of the best decisions I ever made (next to marrying my husband, who also went to Drexel). To give back to Drexel, I am also now on the executive committee of the Drexel Alumni Board of Governors and just started my executive MBA.

MY HOPE FOR THE FUTURE: I’d like to find time to volunteer with a nonprofit and create a program for children in the city to explore nature, or work on building up an organization for a meaningful cause. Many children are preoccupied with their devices and often miss the beauty around them, so I would like to create a program for them in the city to spend time outdoors, such as planting fruits and vegetables in a garden or going to the park.