Linda Parker Hudson Leader-in-Residence

Linda Parker Hudson Engineering Leader in Residence Program - Lecture Series

The Linda Parker Hudson Engineering Leader in Residence Program brings leaders in industry and academics to the University of Florida campus. Established by Linda Parker Hudson in 2015, the program celebrates leadership and diversity.

I am largely who I am today because of my education and experience at the University of Florida College of Engineering. Building on my ongoing support for the UF Engineering Leadership Institute and Dean Abernathy’s transformational vision, this gift will help address our world’s critical need for nurturing and mentoring effective and ethical leaders. I believe our future depends on their development, and I am passionate about accomplished leaders sharing their knowledge and experiences with younger generations.
-Linda Parker Hudson

Past Lectures

April 4, 2023

Today’s Leader – What it Takes to Succeed

Andrea Smith, Former Chief Administrative Officer, Bank of America
Linda Parker Hudson, Founder, Linda Parker Hudson Leader-in-Residence Program

February 21, 2022

The Future of Engineering and Computer Science

John Anderson, President, National Academy of Engineering

November 7-9, 2018

A Leader Talks About Leadership

David Thomas, Presiding Director of the Board of Directors of Interpublic Group and Vice-Chairman of the Fidelity Investments Board of Trustees.

November 4, 2016

It Pays to Discover: Featuring David Nelms

David Nelms, Chairman and CEO of Discover Financial, spoke on the role and importance of values-based leadership.

April 14, 2016

Fostering Diversity & Inclusion: a conversation with Glenn Renwick

Glenn Renwick, CEO of Progressive Insurance, spoke at a campus-wide seminar.