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Corporate Humanity

Corporate Humanity

By: Holly Curtis
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Summary
 Corporate Humanity is a podcast from Fordham University’s Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA), exploring the vital role the private sector plays in advancing humanitarian goals. Co-hosted with the Office of Corporate Relations, the series explores how leading companies create positive impact while driving business forward, featuring candid conversations with executives shaping the future of corporate responsibility, disaster response, innovation, and community engagement.

Each episode highlights how organizations respond in times of disaster, strengthen local economies, support communities, and bring human-centered values into business strategy. The goal is to share practical insights and inspiring models of leadership at the intersection of business and society.Fordham University’s Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs Economics Management Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Sara Link, Global Head of Employee Impact for IBM Corporate Responsibility

    Sara Link, Global Head of Employee Impact for IBM Corporate Responsibility
    Oct 28 2026
    Sara Link is the Global Head of Employee Impact at IBM, where she leads employee engagement, the company’s giving, volunteerism, skills-based, pro bono and disaster relief initiatives. She harnesses AI, cloud computing, and employee expertise to drive positive societal impact across IBM's core CSR priorities: education and workforce development, social innovation, employee giving and volunteerism, and ESG initiatives. Under her leadership, she develops programs that empower IBMers to apply their skills and technology to strengthen communities worldwide.

    IBM offers support to nonprofits and higher education institutions with adopting artificial intelligence. Organizations can learn more about IBM AI for Impact by visiting: https://www.ibm.com/responsibility/programs/ai-for-impact?
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    35 mins
  • Tracy Dufault, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives – Disaster Relief at Walmart

    Tracy Dufault, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives – Disaster Relief at Walmart
    Oct 5 2026
    Tracy Dufault serves as Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives – Disaster Relief at Walmart. As part of her role, Dufault supports the company's disaster resilience strategy, leveraging Walmart's supply chain, operations, and partnerships to help communities prepare for - and recover from - natural disasters. She graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and has an MBA from Harvard Business School. Dufault is able to apply Walmart's scale and operational expertise to deliver meaningful impact when and where it matters most.

    Tracy discusses her role and how she communicates with staff during disasters. She describes the response to severe storms in West Virginia, crediting staff members for how they stepped up. We ask Tracy how she takes her experience as an Army aviator and applies it to her current position. We also ask about partnerships Walmart has with nonprofits and how the company works with local government leaders to respond in times of crisis.
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    29 mins
  • Anna Bard, Senior VP and Head of Employee Volunteerism, Disaster, & Global Philanthropy at Wells Fargo

    Anna Bard, Senior VP and Head of Employee Volunteerism, Disaster, & Global Philanthropy at Wells Fargo
    Sep 8 2026
    Anna Bard, Senior VP and Head of Employee Volunteerism, Disaster & Global Philanthropy at Wells Fargo, leads a comprehensive portfolio focused on activating employees, responding to crises, and delivering philanthropic impact globally. With over two decades at Wells Fargo and earlier experience at the American Red Cross, Anna brings deep expertise at the intersection of community engagement, disaster response, and corporate responsibility. Anna discusses the different ways Wells Fargo responds when there’s a crisis, including volunteering and donations. She explains the challenges in coordinating with employees who are all over the world. We also ask Anna what advice she would give to corporations to improve their corporate philanthropy. You can learn more about Anna’s work and the work Wells Fargo does by visiting wf.com/impact.
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    31 mins
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