Wil Torres

Wil Torres serves as the Director of Outreach for the MBA Admissions Office at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (GSB). In this capacity, he leads the strategy and execution of recruitment efforts for the MBA program, focusing on enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the admissions process. Prior to his current role, he held various positions at Stanford, including Assistant Director and Associate Director of Outreach with a specific focus on diversity.12

Educational Background

• EdM in Higher Education: Harvard Graduate School of Education
• BS in Marine Biology: UCLA
• PhD Program in Integrative Biology: UC Berkeley (2007-2012)
• Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Change and Leadership: USC Rossier School of Education (in progress) .24

Professional Experience

• Director of Outreach, MBA Admissions: Stanford GSB (June 2021 - Present)
• Interim Director of Outreach: Stanford GSB (Jan 2021 - May 2021)
• Associate Director of Outreach, Diversity: Stanford GSB (Jan 2021 - May 2021)
• Assistant Director of Outreach, Diversity: Stanford GSB (2018 - 2021)
• Admission Counselor, Diversity Outreach Team: Stanford University (2012 - 2014) .123

Wil is deeply committed to creating inclusive environments that foster self-discovery and promote conversations around DEI. He emphasizes the importance of understanding strengths and areas for improvement to positively impact the academic community.2