At the Schmid Center for International Business, our work is led by Helene Blanchette — a seasoned global executive, educator, and strategist dedicated to advancing international business education at Chapman University. With over three decades of experience leading global initiatives for Xerox and Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific, Helene brings a wealth of real-world insight to the classroom and to the Center’s mission of connecting students, faculty, and industry leaders across borders. Through her leadership, the Schmid Center champions innovation, global collaboration, and the development of future-ready business professionals.
Schmid Center for International Business
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At the Schmid Center for International Business, we empower the next generation of global leaders with the cultural intelligence, hands-on expertise, innovation mindset, and sustainability ethos, they need to thrive in an AI-augmented world.
Through immersive real-world projects, strategic corporate partnerships, and cutting-edge technology labs, our graduates emerge ready to manage human-AI teams, drive transformative solutions, and tackle the planet’s and the corporate most pressing challenges—confidently transcending borders and making an impact wherever their careers lead.
