Lake Forest Center for Leadership
Carolyn Brune has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Carolyn began their career at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in 1987, working in Admissions and Financial Aid until 1998. Following this, they worked as a Recruiter at Murphy Employment Agency from 1986 to 1987. In 1985, they served as a Peer Counselor at Iowa State University's Financial Aid Office. Brune returned to Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in 2004 as a Marketing and Admissions Analyst until 2009. Carolyn then transitioned into various leadership roles within the same institution, including Director of Admissions from 2010 to 2016 and Senior Director of Admissions from 2016 to 2021. Currently, Brune holds the position of Senior Director of Marketing Operations at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. Additionally, they joined Lake Forest Center for Leadership in 2021 as the Senior Director of Marketing Operations.
Carolyn Brune obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Communications from Iowa State University between 1982 and 1986. Carolyn then pursued a Master of Education (M Ed) degree in Higher Education Administration and Counseling at Loyola University Chicago from 1990 to 1994. Finally, they completed their education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Marketing at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management from 2009 to 2013.
Lake Forest Center for Leadership
Our mission is to develop the next generation of leaders because we believe great leaders change lives. We believe leadership is learnable, and that becoming an exceptional leader is a journey that requires an evolving mindset and passionate practice. To succeed on this journey, Lake Forest Center for Leadership offers a unique-to-you approach grounded in the expertise and experience of our team of business leaders. We customize learning programs for organizations and work with people at all stages of their careers, from individual contributors stepping into a managing role for the first time, all the way to experienced, highly effective executives. We offer in-person and live virtual options that include: • Programs for individuals seeking leadership development opportunities. • Ready-to-tailor skill-building courses for mid and senior level leaders. • Specialized solutions for entire organizations needing effective and sustainable impact. From program length to structure to delivery method, we prioritize flexibility and focus on your needs and goals.