Collaborate for Impact
DCI is proud to collaborate with several organizations at Stanford and beyond to help create a new paradigm for the university of the future.
Collaborators at Stanford
DCI Fellows and alumni have forged connections with Stanford’s Centers, Institutes and Programs and are frequently sought as mentors and project partners on student projects and entrepreneurial ventures, including with the Doerr Sustainability Accelerator, Haas Center for Public Service, Knight-Hennessy Scholars, TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy, Stanford Women in Business; Stanford Venture Studio, Stanford Center for Longevity Design Challenge, and more. Faculty leaders appreciate the real-world connections and experience that Fellows provide and Fellows enjoy the opportunity to give back to support faculty research and student programs.
DCI is proud to partner with these groups and initiatives across campus.
Members of the Stanford community can request to connect with a DCI Fellow or alum for mentorship, panel participation, speaking engagements, or one-on-one conversations. Connect with a Fellow here.
Collaboration Beyond Stanford
For many DCI Fellows, their next chapter includes giving back to Stanford and their local communities, which is well-aligned with the University’s mission and enhances Stanford’s reputation as a leader in transforming higher education to serve emerging societal needs.
The DCI program supports Fellows in connecting with organizations seeking senior leadership, advisors, mentors, board members and more via Transition resources and an annual Transitions Fair attended by local and international organizations. In addition, connections with Stanford faculty and the DCI community often lead to collaborations and connections for unique opportunities to contribute post-DCI.
The Nexel Collaborative
Stanford’s DCI plays a leading role in The Nexel Collaborative, a global alliance of higher education institutions offering midlife transition programs. Nexel offers college and university leaders with a peer network, shared operational resources, best-practice sessions, and collaborative opportunities to help them design and launch programs on their campuses. By hosting member forums and presenting at academic conferences, Nexel endeavors to increase awareness and accelerate the growth of programs for adults navigating late-career transitions and explore what’s possible in their next chapter by going back to school. Since its inception in 2020, the Nexel has fostered over 20 member programs, and inspired many others to consider doing the same.
