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.
“An advocate for equity; deeply committed to making a positive impact by utilizing my business insights.” Meet Mackenzie Heriford 26MBA!
Meet Malcolm Jermaine Henry 26MBA and discover why he thinks Atlanta is a great place to earn an MBA, his biggest career accomplishment so far, what activity excites him most, and more.
“Compassionate leader, accountable team player, art enthusiast, and detective novels/films geek.” Meet Lillian Liu 26MBA!
Albert Djikeng 26MBA shares what it was like to compete, and win second place, in the “Pitch the Summit” competition during the 2025 Goizueta Entrepreneurship Summit. From building meaningful connections to refining his venture’s story, he reflects on the power of feedback, preparation, and community.
Goizueta MBA student Nathalie Zhou 25MBA and her teammates earned third place at the Tepper x Vertex MBA National Case Competition, where they developed a data-driven strategy to improve care for patients with Sickle Cell Disease. Representing Emory among 30 top MBA programs nationwide, the team combined real-world data, AI-powered insights, and a passion for health equity to propose an innovative, patient-centered solution.
What does a typical week look like for a student in Goizueta’s one-year MBA program? From tackling a rigorous academic schedule to networking, career prep, and finding time for fun in Atlanta, Amber O’Donoghue 25MBA offers an inside look at life as a Goizueta MBA student.