# Doerr Institute

**Source**: https://business.rice.edu/doerr-institute
**Parent**: https://business.rice.edu/departments-offices

Elevate the leadership capacity of Rice students and to improve the practice of leader development in higher education.

## Meet Our Team

### [Bernard "Bernie" Banks](https://business.rice.edu/person/bernard-bernie-banks)

Director, Ann and John Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Rice University\
Professor in the Practice of Leadership

### [Lillie Besozzi](https://business.rice.edu/person/lillie-besozzi)

Senior Associate Director, Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Rice University

### [Ryan Brown](https://business.rice.edu/person/ryan-brown)

Managing Director for Measurement, Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Rice University

### [Lisa O’Connor](https://business.rice.edu/person/lisa-oconnor)

Executive Assistant, Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Rice University

[View More](https://doerr.rice.edu/people/staff)

## Keep Exploring

Learn about our university-wide approach to leader development.

- [Student Programs](https://doerr.rice.edu/programs)
- [Leadership Programs for Alumni](https://doerr.rice.edu/programs-alumni)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://doerr.rice.edu/resources/faqs)
- [Visit the Doerr Institute](https://doerr.rice.edu)