Questrom Women in Business Alumni Council Lunch & Learn 

Conflict is inevitable in the workplace—and when handled thoughtfully, it can be a powerful catalyst for growth. 

Join us for a virtual Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, March 11, featuring Leslie Mikus (Questrom MBA ’17), Questrom Women in Business Alumni Council Founding Member and Vice President of Talent at MERGE. Leslie will share practical frameworks and real-world insights for navigating difficult conversations with confidence, empathy, and professionalism. 

This session moderated by Dee Polat, Questrom's director of alumni engagement, will focus on building skills to manage conflict constructively—strengthening relationships, fostering trust, and supporting both personal and organizational growth. Whether you’re an emerging professional or a seasoned leader, these tools are relevant across roles, teams, and career stages. 

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11 
⏰ Format: Virtual Lunch & Learn 
🎤 Speaker: Leslie Mikus, VP of HR, MERGE (Questrom MBA ’17) 

Hosted by Questrom Women in Business Alumni Council with promotional support from Feld Center Red Talks program. 

Questions? Please contact Dee Polat, Director of Alumni Engagement, Questrom School of Business, at deepolat@bu.edu  

Open to all BU community members. 

The webinar will be conducted using the online Zoom webinar platform. Access information and additional instructions on using the Zoom platform will be provided via email upon successful registration. This webinar is open to all members of the BU community including alumni, students, faculty, and staff.