Stanford DCI inspires accomplished individuals to thrive in their next chapter by providing opportunities to discover, connect, and contribute through engagement within Stanford’s diverse academic community.
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“When I arrived at Stanford DCI in 2024 at 64 years old, I thought I was coming for professional development. I left having experienced something far more transformative: I discovered who I could still become. At 65, I’m not ‘winding down.’ I’m synthesizing. I’m not ‘giving back.’ I’m contributing uniquely. I’m not ‘retired.’ I’m redesigning. And I’m not alone — there’s an entire cohort of accomplished people discovering that our 60s, 70s, and beyond can be our most authentic, powerful, and meaningful decades.”
Stanford DCI aspires to create a new model for higher education, offering intergenerational learning, community, and opportunities for impact throughout the lifespan.
“The DCI experience gives Fellows who have been working for decades in a focused career, a chance to indulge their pure curiosity.”
Richard SallerCo-Faculty Director, Stanford DCI
Former President, Stanford University;
“The ability to step out of your comfort zone and embrace the situation and get comfortable being uncomfortable has led me to the most amazing experiences.“
Susan VobejdaStanford DCI (2023)