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Cheryl Contee (EMBA'04), founder of Change Agent AI

Alumni

AI for All: The Promise of AI-Powered Social Change

A pioneer in mission-driven tech, Cheryl Contee explores the promise of AI, the power of diverse founders, and the possibilities of a more sustainable capitalism. Cheryl Contee (EMBA’04) got…

November 28, 2025

Research and Insights

New Book Cracks the Corporate Code and Empowers Professionals to Lead with Authenticity

Starting a new job can be an exciting time in a person’s career, but it also comes with its own challenges. From discovering the complexities of a new role to building relationships with coworkers…

June 5, 2024

Dee Hatley (EMBA'26) sits on the stairs in the atrium of the Rafik B. Hariri Building

Student Experience

Deona (Dee) Hatley (EMBA’26) on Fostering Community and Mentorship

Deona (Dee) Hatley (EMBA’26) reflects on transformative experiences in the EMBA program, the importance of building community, and how the support of mentors has been key to her development as a leader.

February 28, 2025

Admissions Blog

Blog Archive
Cristina De la Torre (MBA'26) headshot and photo with MBA classmates

Admissions

Building Confidence and Career Momentum in Georgetown’s Flex MBA Online Program

Discover how Georgetown’s Flex MBA Online helped Cristina De la Torre build confidence, gain leadership skills, and advance her career in supply chain and AI.

January 8, 2026

Collage of photos from 2025 MBA Consulting Day

Admissions

Georgetown McDonough MBA Consulting Day: How Student Leaders Elevated a Key Fall Recruiting Event

On select Fridays each fall, Georgetown McDonough’s campus takes on a different rhythm. Classrooms fill with alumni and employers, student leaders manage packed agendas, and MBA students move…

December 17, 2025

Photo collage of Guevera's Georgetown experience

Admissions

Gonzalo Guevara (MBA, MPP’26) Bridges Business and Policy Through Georgetown’s MBA/MPP Dual Degree

Gonzalo Guevera (MBA, MPP’26) shares how Georgetown’s MBA/MPP Dual Degree connects business strategy and public policy through hands-on learning in Washington, D.C.

November 12, 2025

The New Rules of Super Bowl Advertising 

Georgetown McDonough marketing professors Jimmy Lynn and Ronnie Goodstein break down how brands approach the biggest advertising event of the year.

Research Insights

All Research
Winter storm in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Research and Insights

Severe Winter Weather, Data Centers and Your Electric Bill: What You Need to Know

Why has electricity gotten so expensive this winter? It’s complicated, said Safak Yucel, associate professor and associate director at the Business of Sustainability Initiative in the McDonough School of Business.

February 2, 2026

Handshake between a human and robot hand

Research and Insights

Office Hours: Is AI the Future of Talent Acquisition?

Jason Schloetzer, associate professor and area chair of accounting and business law at Georgetown McDonough, explains how AI is transforming hiring, what it means for job seekers and employers, and how frameworks for oversight may help ensure accountability.

October 27, 2025

Influencer holding up package while filming a video

Research and Insights

Office Hours: The Power of Influencer Marketing During the Holiday Season

As consumers rush to find the perfect gifts for everyone on their holiday shopping list, influencer marketing takes center stage as a key strategy for brands to connect with audiences authentically.…

December 16, 2024

Alton McKenzie (B'93)

Alumni

The Track Alumnus Who Returned to Georgetown to Coach the Hoyas

Alton McKenzie (B’93) was a soccer player before he became a track and field standout. Today, Alton is the director of track and field and cross country at Georgetown and leads both the men’s and women’s programs. As a coach, he works primarily with the sprinters on the track and field team.

January 22, 2026

Christy Keswick with Good Sports boxes

Alumni, Career

How This Alumna Built the Nonprofit Good Sports to Make Youth Sports More Accessible

Christy Keswick (B’97), co-founder and president of Good Sports, reflects on her journey from Georgetown to leading a national nonprofit expanding access to youth sports.

January 5, 2026

Collage of photos from Georgetown McDonough's top moments of 2025

McDonough News

A Year in Review: Georgetown McDonough’s Top Moments of 2025

As the calendar year comes to a close, Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business is celebrating the successes, milestones, and accomplishments of 2025. We advanced key initiatives, traveled across…

December 18, 2025