This past summer, Dani Parra del Riego Valencia 25BBA traveled to Nairobi as a Business & Society Institute Social Enterprise Fellow. As an intern Chief of Staff with Jackfruit Finance, she worked directly with leadership to advance projects that strengthen schools and communities across Kenya. In our Q&A, Dani reflects on her experience and the importance of purpose-driven work.
This past summer, Zion Richardson 26MBA interned in Accenture’s Strategy Consultant Development Program in New York, his first time living in the city. Here he shares the five lessons that shaped his experience and will carry forward into his career.
Students in Goizueta Business School’s One-Year MBA program spent an unforgettable week in Copenhagen this summer, exploring how Denmark has achieved work-life balance and become one of the world’s happiest countries.
Siddhi Patel 26MBA, Hannah Chiou 26MBA, and Maddie McMurray 26MBA reflect on what they learned at the 2025 ClimateCAP Global Summit, how the experience challenged their thinking, and why business education plays a critical role in building a climate-smart future.
This past summer, Grace Zhang 25BBA combined her passions for sustainable fashion and entrepreneurship through a Business & Society Institute Social Enterprise Fellowship. As a Digital Growth Marketing Intern with the Refugee Sewing Society, Grace supported refugee women in building financial independence while applying her marketing skills to strengthen the organization’s reach and impact. Discover more in our Q&A with Grace.
Nakul Mandhre 26MBA, a student in Goizueta’s One-Year MBA program, reflects on his summer Core semester, highlighting the intensity of academics, the strength of community, and the lasting friendships that shaped the start of his MBA journey.
Vanessa Wang 26MBA, a student in Goizueta’s One-Year MBA program, reflects on her summer Core semester — from academic challenges to building community — and shares insights from the start of her MBA journey.
With six years of consulting experience behind him, Jeff Shibata 26MBA came to Goizueta to pivot into investing and alternative finance. His summer with the Cox Cleantech Accelerator has reinforced his commitment to mission-driven work, giving him the chance to directly influence the growth of startups tackling climate challenges.
