Gita Gupte · Networks without Borders Expert

Nana Luz, Chapter Leader of 85 Broads in Mumbai, leads an interesting life. She has lived in four countries, suffered great financial hardship and recovered from it, and raised a special-needs child, who inspired her to take the entrepreneurial route, which she has never looked back from.

Nana is originally from the Philippines, but her family moved to Canada when she was young. Though her family, led by her architect father, enjoyed the good life in the Philippines, they had to leave for political reasons. What once was a comfortable existence, soon turned to struggle — Nana’s mother an…

In addition to being the 85 Broads Chapter Leader for Spain, Mary-Lis Uruena is a mother and dedicated professional. She currently is working on starting an international school in Madrid. She recently took some time out of her busy schedule to talk through her background and life path with me, from raising children while remaining a working professional, to revealing how to apply to business school successfully.

Private vs. Public Sector

With an interest in both public policy and business, Mary-Lis first received a Masters of Arts from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tuft…