The Global Pulse: How Alumna Anastasia Skripnikov Is Forging Her Own Path Between Leadership, Family, and an MBA
Professional responsibility, three children, and a demanding MBA program: Anastasia Skripnikov successfully balanced all three at once. In this interview, the ZHAW School of Management and Law alumna reflects on overcoming challenges, why she refuses to be defined by a single role, and the experiences that continue to shape her today.
As the director of a nursing home in Zurich, Anastasia Skripnikov is responsible for both people and operations every day. But her professional journey began as a registered nurse before she steadily advanced into leadership positions. By pursuing an MBA while working full-time, she set out to strengthen her management expertise, broaden her career opportunities, and make a personal statement: that professional ambition and family life are not mutually exclusive.
In the interview, she speaks candidly about the challenges of completing an MBA while raising three children, the program's legendary "Hell Week" that pushed her to her limits, and the lessons she took away from this intense experience. She also explains why a strong support network is essential, how networking transformed her personal and professional growth, and what advice she would give to aspiring leaders and parents considering graduate study.