The Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Carey Business School MBA Class of 2026 students hail from diverse fields including healthcare, technology, engineering, and social impact.
Sixty-three students matriculated to be part of the JHU Carey class this fall. Just shy of 59 percent of the class are women and 76 percent of U.S. students identify as a minority. Meanwhile, 60 percent of the new class are international. Students’ average undergraduate GPA was 3.42. Nearly 64 percent earned degrees in a STEM discipline. Roughly 21 percent had majored in law, government, social sciences or humanities. Sixteen percent pursued business, management or economics during their undergraduate years. The new class matriculated with an average of 5.7 years of work experience. When it came time to take the GRE, the 35 percent who submitted scores landed an average score of 322. Just eight percent of the JHU Carey class reported taking the GMAT.
In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, we meet individuals like Andy Charlorin, a former critical care nurse now eager to innovate in healthcare technology; Anika Mistry, a young entrepreneur and AI developer aiming to advance digital health solutions; and Anthony Davidson, a former medical student and business owner pursuing an MD/MBA to bring new perspectives to patient care. Carey’s emphasis on the “business of health” and interdisciplinary collaboration is a perfect fit for many of these students, who are eager to combine business acumen with specialized industry knowledge. This synergy is particularly evident among students like Tito Vivas-Buitrago, a postdoctoral researcher in neurosurgery with ambitions to lead healthcare innovation, and Bonnie Koo, a seasoned pharmacist with global experience. Gavhar Annaeva, from Uzbekistan, draws on her experience as a data specialist and brand manager to bring fresh perspectives on international market dynamics and data-driven decision-making. Her ambition to foster stronger international business connections aligns seamlessly with Carey’s commitment to interdisciplinary learning and innovation, a major factor in her decision to attend.
With a focus on experiential learning and real-world application, Carey’s MBA program provides a rich ecosystem for entrepreneurial ventures and collaborative projects. The JHU Carey Class of 2026 is uniquely positioned to leverage this environment to create meaningful change, driven by a shared passion for enhancing healthcare, advancing technology, and making a difference in their respective fields. Together, they form a community rooted in purpose and poised to lead in the evolving landscape of business and health. Read on for their stories.
