Staff Bios
Robert Kennedy
Robert E. Kennedy was named executive director of WDI in 2004. He is the Tom Lantos Professor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, and director of the school’s Global Initiative. He spent eight years at Harvard Business School, researching global strategy and teaching international business courses. He has consulted and invested venture capital throughout Europe and Asia.
Rosemary Harvey
Rosemary Harvey joined WDI as Business & Finance Manager. She later was promoted to Chief Financial Officer, and in 2006 was named Associate Director. Effective October 1, 2011, she's officially recognized as WDI's Chief Operating Officer. She also serves as Treasurer and Corporate Secretary of the WDI Board of Directors. Harvey works closely with Executive Director Robert Kennedy to set strategy for the Institute and its various initiatives. She oversees day to day operations and the Institute and works with the management team to coordinate programs and proposals across the Institute’s various initiatives.
Sandy Draheim
S. Draheim is the Marketing & Communications Manager for WDI's Educational Outreach team.
