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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

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Patricia Ann (Pritchard) Bianchi (B’63) on Paving the Way for Women Pursuing Business Education

Patricia Bianchi was one of the first 10 graduates of the business school. Like many of the early women, she commuted to campus. After graduation, Bianchi worked as a contractor…

March 16, 2023

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Georgetown McDonough Welcomes Rising Female Saudi Entrepreneurs for Executive Training and Mentorship

A few weeks before International Women’s Day, a group of innovative, passionate, and ambitious Saudi female entrepreneurs joined forces at Georgetown’s McDonough School of…

March 8, 2023

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Georgetown McDonough Celebrates Black History Month

During the month of February, Georgetown McDonough joins the nation in commemorating Black History Month. To celebrate, we are spotlighting several of our exceptional Black…

February 27, 2023

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Mika Rhabb (EMBA’24) on Georgetown’s Embodiment of Cura Personalis 

During the month of February, Georgetown McDonough joins the nation in commemorating Black History Month. To celebrate, we are spotlighting several of our exceptional Black…

February 24, 2023

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The Foundation for First-Gen Students

When a first-generation student goes to business school, it’s the start of a potential success story. But it’s only the start. If that student doesn’t have the right…

February 22, 2023

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Evan Fossen: A Place to Thrive

When Evan Fossen first applied for a job at Georgetown McDonough as assistant director of events, he felt a little hesitation. He had no experience with the university or school.…

February 22, 2023

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Trinity Johnson’s (B’23) New Model for Hiring

For businesses that want to expand their efforts in DEI, hiring practices are often a smart place to start. For instance, they can examine both the implicit biases of hiring…

February 22, 2023