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Beyond Business: A Personal Journey To ‘Get Well’ Advances Healthcare Accessibility for All
When Michael O’Neil (MBA/JD’02) embarked on his dual degree journey at Georgetown University in 1997, he never imagined his time in between attending classes would be spent…
May 3, 2023
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Landing the Interview: Belonging and Inclusion with Shanita Wilkins (EML’18) and Mackenzie Meadows (MiM’23)
Mackenzie Meadows (MiM’23) speaks with Shanita “Shani” Wilkins (EML’18), the chief diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) officer for the Department of…
May 3, 2023
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Small Bites: How Naomi Hansen (B’95) is Battling Food Insecurity Through Backyard Gardens
As Naomi Hansen (B’95) began to climb the career ladder at Dole Packaged Foods, she became increasingly disenchanted. She had been with the company for a few years, and had…
May 3, 2023
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The New World of Work: Alumni Experts Navigate The New Wave of AI and Big Data
In an age of misinformation, data doesn’t lie. There is a catch though: data needs to be focused and refined—if it’s too broad it can be useless or worse, cause you to make…
May 3, 2023
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In the Clear: World Bank’s Stephen Davenport (EMBA’06) on Why Transparency is Vital to Effective Governing
Stephen Davenport (EMBA’06) came to McDonough for his EMBA in 2004, he was mid-career, and he knew he was going to have to balance his economic development work with his.…
May 3, 2023
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Georgetown McDonough Alumnus Launches Innovative Startup to Upcycle Aluminum Recycling Byproducts
Georgetown McDonough alumnus Julian Davis (B’20) has always been passionate about entrepreneurship, starting with creating his own clothing company in the eighth grade. Since…
May 2, 2023
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Georgetown Alumni Gather in San Francisco to Explore the Future of Work and Entrepreneurship at John Carroll Weekend
Georgetown alumni and friends recently met in San Francisco, California, for John Carroll Weekend to explore the Bay Area, reconnect with fellow Hoyas, and participate in topical…
May 2, 2023
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Lisa Mayr (MBA’98) on Helping Young Women Find a Voice in STEM Careers
After earning an MBA, Lisa Mayr (MBA’98) broke into the world of corporate finance. She has combined her passion for international development and working for a cause with…
March 22, 2023
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Nishi Rawat (EMBA’19) on Integrating Her Passion for Medicine and Business Through OpenBeds Inc.
Nishi Rawat is a graduate of the McDonough School of Business Executive MBA (EMBA) class of 2019. Rawat was a practicing critical care physician and medical researcher at Johns…
March 21, 2023
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May Chan (MBA’03) on Encouraging Women to Pursue Careers in Male-Dominated Industries
May Chan (MBA’03) grew up in Singapore before moving to Washington, D.C., to attend Georgetown. She has navigated the male-dominated world of investment banking at both…
March 16, 2023