Atherton, CA – April 2025 – Menlo College is honored to welcome Simone Stolzoff, acclaimed author, journalist, and leading voice on the future of work and well-being, as the keynote speaker for its 97th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
A San Francisco native, Stolzoff has emerged as a prominent thought leader at the intersection of work, identity, and personal fulfillment. His groundbreaking book, The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work, published by Penguin Random House, became a national bestseller and earned the #1 spot in the work-life balance category. Drawing on his background in journalism and design thinking, Stolzoff challenges outdated workplace norms and advocates for more sustainable, human-centered definitions of success.
“Simone Stolzoff’s work resonates deeply with the values we hope to instill in our students,” said Menlo College President Steven Weiner. “As our graduates take their next steps, his message about purpose and balance in professional life will offer both inspiration and practical wisdom.”
Stolzoff’s writing has appeared in leading publications, including The New York Times and The Atlantic. As a former design lead at the renowned innovation firm IDEO, he collaborated with influential leaders from the U.S. Surgeon General to executives at Google, to foster more thoughtful and human-centered work environments.
With degrees from both Stanford University and The University of Pennsylvania, Stolzoff uniquely blends academic rigor with practical experience. His keynote promises to deliver an inspiring and timely message as Menlo College’s Class of 2025 gathers to celebrate this milestone on the College’s Atherton campus.
For more information about Menlo College’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony, please visit: https://menlo.edu/commencement/
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Press Contact: pr@menlo.edu
About Menlo College:
Menlo College is a small private, nonprofit college founded in 1927 with a mission to “ignite potential and educate students to make meaningful contributions in the innovation economy.” Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, Menlo College offers undergraduate degrees in business and psychology, as well as two graduate degrees: a Master of Science in Information Systems, and a Master of Arts in Sport and Performance Psychology. Menlo is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving (AANAPISI) Institution.
