Gisele Marcus
“I loved how she handled challenging course content and conversation, navigating the learning lessons, and keeping the course on track. She did an amazing job of getting students to dissect their loved experiences and encouraged empathy among students in the class. The tours are a great way to get students out of their element and learn about the history of St Louis firsthand, I just wish there was the ability/requirement for students to attend all the tours scheduled for a complete and robust experience of all the city has to offer.” Nashad Carrington, MBA 2024
Get to know Gisele! A native New Yorker who was raised in Harlem, the odds of becoming a great success were against her. As a first-generation college graduate possessing an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a Bachelor of Science in Business from Syracuse University, Gisele Marcus has soared above perceived limits. As a five-time General Manager, managing businesses up to $800M, she has worked at AT&T, Johnson Controls, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Her career has been entrenched in turning around departments, divisions, and entire organizations improving financial performance, enhancing operational efficiency, and reversing failed relationships were the goalposts.
Today, she resides in St. Louis, Missouri, and has a passion for addressing the needs of parentless children. Her favorite country to explore is Africa, where she has visited 14 countries.
Gisele continues to devote her time and talent to her alma mater Syracuse University. Learn more about her philanthropic efforts to raise $1 million. The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. endowment is significant. Not only is it the largest group endowment created at Syracuse but its benefactors are predominantly Black women, including many first-time philanthropists.
“One of the key takeaways for me was the recognition that diversity extends far beyond visible differences. The course emphasized the importance of acknowledging and appreciating the myriad of identities, experiences, and voices that contribute to the fabric of our society. It challenged preconceived notions and encouraged critical thinking, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding equity and inclusion.” Cherise Brookes, MBA 2024
“I found her class that focused on DEI very informative since we talked about a lot of difficult topics. What I found most interesting was how to talk about these subjects with friends and family, how to be a better ally, and how to refute some common arguments against DEI that inevitably appear. I am confident I will build on this throughout my hopefully long career and life. Outside of the course, I have found her to be a great resource to better navigate these conversations and to better understand myself.” Samuel Berger, MBA 2024