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Marionne Sevilla (PhD’29)

Marionne Sevilla poses in a headshot surrounded by a polaroid-style frame

Faces of Leeds Snapshot

Name: Marionne Sevilla
Hometown: San Mateo, California
Major: Organizational Behavior

Marionne Sevilla was drawn to Leeds because of its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, giving her the confidence that she can be her authentic self here. She’s expecting to earn her doctorate in organizational behavior in 2029. After taking singing lessons for 10 years, she knows what it’s like to dedicate herself to a passion.


“I can’t wait to delve into some of the questions I’ve been holding onto for years. The conversations I’ve had with faculty members and other students have been engaging and energizing, and the prospect of those conversations for the next five years is thrilling!”