Carnegie Mellon University

Contact the Accelerate Leadership Center

Contact us at accelerate@andrew.cmu.edu for more information about working with us or to schedule an appointment.

Physical Address

Accelerate Leadership Center
Tepper School of Business
Suite 3125
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Mailing Address

Carnegie Mellon University
Tepper School of Business
5000 Forbes Avenue 
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Accelerate Leadership Center Staff

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Rebecca Lamperski

Executive Director
Email: rlampers@andrew.cmu.edu
Phone: 412-268-3610

Rebecca is the Executive Director of the Accelerate Leadership Center. Prior to joining the Tepper School, Rebecca worked at Comcast within their Talent & Learning Organization. She was responsible for enterprise-wide change management strategies, culture and employee listening initiatives, and employee growth and development experiences. As the Tri-State Senior Director of Sales at Comcast Advertising, Rebecca also led, developed, and trained award-winning sales teams before moving into the talent space.

Rebecca earned an MBA from St. Joseph's University and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from University of Pennsylvania. Rebecca is a certified professional coach with the International Coach Federation, graduating from Duquesne University's Coach Certification Program. 

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Jarred Lazear

Leadership Coach
Email: jarredl@andrew.cmu.edu
Phone: 412-268-5968

For the past decade, Jarred has worked with leaders at all levels, from those in a multi-billion dollar global organization, to startup entrepreneurs, to influential leaders who have innate ability while possessing no formal title. He also brings seven years of experience teaching at three universities, including Carnegie Mellon's Heinz College. While working in the business environment, he developed a burning desire to equip the next generation of leaders with the skills necessary to successfully lead and inspire others. Jarred has certifications in multiple leadership programs and assessments, and has a master of science in industrial/organizational psychology from Marshall University.

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Laura C. Maxwell

Leadership Coach
Email: lauramaxwell@cmu.edu
Phone: 412-268-2125

Laura has been a key player in the development and delivery of the Accelerate Leadership Center's offerings since its founding in 2012, serving both as instructor and leadership coach. She contributes a deep knowledge of leadership development pedagogy and understands the current leadership needs of corporations. Laura's passion is helping individuals identify their talents and discover the means to achieve success. Prior to joining the Tepper School, Laura worked as a consultant and coach with DDI, a corporate trainer with UPMC, and a career counselor at the University of Pittsburgh. She holds a master of science in counseling psychology from Chatham University. 

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Britnai Nunley

Leadership Coach
Email: bnunley@andrew.cmu.edu
Phone: 412-268-2971

After pivoting from a career in law to one in leadership development, Britnai has worked in multiple sectors including business, government, and nonprofit. Through her executive coaching, immersive engagement activities, and learning and development programs, Britnai focuses on helping individuals develop their skills to become agile, effective, and inclusive leaders. She is passionate about helping people build their confidence, achieve their goals, and create a positive impact on the world. Britnai holds a J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law, earned an Associate Certified Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation, and completed the Professional Coach Certification Program at Duquesne University.

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Matthew Stewart, MFA

Program Manager, SHIFT; Operations Manager
Email: matthewstewart@cmu.edu
Phone: 412-268-3613

Matthew has worked in higher education for a decade, in positions as wide-ranging as faculty member, registrar, and administrator. He holds a bachelor of science in creative writing from SUNY Brockport and a master of fine art in creative writing from The New School, where he specialized in creative nonfiction. 

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Michelle Stoner, MFA

Program Manager, SHIFT; Academic Program Manager
Email: mistoner@andrew.cmu.edu
Phone: 412-268-8846

With over ten years of experience in higher education, Michelle has taught, developed programming, and served in a variety of administrative roles for both graduate and undergraduate programs. She holds a master of art in english from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master of fine art in creative writing, poetry from Carlow University. As a poet, Michelle is the author of the collection Flats and Riots and currently teaches in the Madwomen in the Attic Creative Writing Workshops.