From the soccer field to Capitol Hill, Leah Wang is using her voice to drive change. In this blog post, she shares how her passion for storytelling, advocacy, and business strategy led her to testify before Congress in support of gender equity in sports. Read about her journey, the lessons she’s learned at Goizueta, and her advice for students looking to make an impact.
From competing on Emory’s swim and dive team to leading the MiM program as class president, William Kerscher 25MiM has embraced every opportunity to grow as a leader. With a background in psychology and a deep interest in healthcare, he sees business as a powerful tool to drive meaningful change in medicine. Through Goizueta’s Master in Management program, he’s gaining the business acumen to complement his future in healthcare—and he’s just getting started.
In our latest student spotlight, we feature Omid Razmpour, a dual PhD/MBA candidate at Goizueta Business School. In this insightful Q&A, Omid shares how his experiences as a nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic shaped his path toward research, advocacy, and business leadership. Join us as he discusses his motivation for bridging the gap between frontline healthcare and administration, the impact of his workforce analytics research, and his mission to improve conditions for nurses through data-driven solutions.
In our latest student spotlight, we feature P.J. Beidel, an MBA candidate at Goizueta Business School. In this insightful Q&A, P.J. shares his experiences balancing family life, a professional career, and academic pursuits. Join us as he discusses his motivations for pursuing an MBA, the challenges of managing multiple responsibilities, and his aspirations for the future.
After an eye-opening trip to New York, Apoorva Shanker 25MF reflects on an eventful semester filled with hands-on learning, industry exposure, and community building. The focus shifted to Atlanta—home to Fortune 500 companies and a global FinTech hub—where visits to Regions Bank, Truist Capital, and BlackRock provided firsthand insights into mergers and acquisitions, portfolio management, and institutional finance.
From tackling complex financial concepts to bonding over soccer games and Diwali celebrations, this semester was a blend of academic rigor and unforgettable experiences.
Apoorva Shanker shares her incredible journey through Goizueta’s Master of Finance (MF) program, reflecting on milestones like the Bloomberg Trading Challenge and an eye-opening trip to New York City. From academic rigor to building lifelong friendships, she highlights how the MF experience shapes both skilled finance professionals and resilient individuals.
Sam Haber 25MBA explores the challenges and opportunities in decarbonizing maritime shipping, a sector contributing nearly 3% of global emissions. He highlights innovative solutions like alternative fuels, strategic partnerships, and regulatory support that could lead the industry toward a more sustainable future in global trade.
“I will always be a Line Crosser because there is no greatness in safety.” Meet Shalom Alugwe 26MBA!
