10 Within 10 Recognition
Lindsay Barnett ’09
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College: College of Business Administration
Major: Human Resources Management
Job Title and Employer: Senior Human Resources Business Partner; Twitter
What is your fondest memory of CMU?
Being a Leadership Advancement Scholar. I met the best of friends through the program, and I was provided unlimited opportunities to learn, practice, and teach leadership skills.
How would your former roommates or classmates remember you?
Driven, passionate, and loved to dance at oldies night.
What are you proudest of?
I’ve been able to apply the skills I learned at CMU to my roles at Gap Inc., Apple and Twitter.
What advice would you give to new graduates?
Take risks – you’ll learn tons about yourself. I moved all the way to San Francisco after graduation for my first job. It was scary and challenging, but I grew so much personally and professionally.
If you could do anything right now, what would you do?
Travel more to explore new places and different cultures. Some of my most valuable experiences have been on international trips.
10 years of 10 within 10 - 2023 update
Current city and state: New York, NY
Current job title and employer:
Taking a break and planning to return to work in early 2024. I recently left my HR Director role at Twitter to start a family.
What is happening in your life today that you didn't expect when you were named one of the 10 within 10?
I didn't expect to have such a wonderful network of CMU alumni so present in my life over 10 years post-graduation. I feel beyond fortunate to have made lifelong friends through the Leadership Institute, College of Business, Residence Life, and Honors Program.
When you think of CMU today, what word comes to mind? Community.