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Presidential Leadership Scholars

Notes from the Field: Q&A with Michael Hole

Michael Hole, MD, MBA is a first-generation college graduate and former social worker turned Harvard- and Stanford-educated physician, professor, author, researcher and serial entrepreneur in Austin, Texas. See below for excerpts from our conversation with Dr. Hole about his efforts, especially during COVID-19.

Michael Hole

Class of 2019

Presidential Leadership Scholars

COVID-19 + Cyber Crime

The Coronavirus outbreak has global attention and is a national emergency in the United States. Since cybercriminals prey on fear, we can expect to see more and more COVID-19 scams as the situation progresses.

Kristin Judge

Class of 2017

Presidential Leadership Scholars

What Matters Most?

Prioritizing time to support our children’s education during COVID-19 closures.

Jane Henzerling

Class of 2017

Presidential Leadership Scholars

It’s all one song

Class of 2020 Scholar Maria Kim reflects on the current state of the world, lessons learned so far from the PLS program, and her hopes for the future.

Maria Kim

Class of 2020