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Published: April 14, 2025
From Tuck to Social Impact: Three Tuck MBAs Driving Positive Change Across Industries
Sponsored Content Social impact careers are not limited to nonprofits and development. MBA alumni leaders in technology, education, and the energy sectors are leveraging the hard and soft skills learned and earned from Dartmouth Tuck to provide clean water, generate sustainable energy, and transform classroom outcomes for children of all economic strata. Tuck MBAs working in social impact can see their passion for making the world a better place realized with efficiency, growth, and financial success. The Tuck MBA offers small class sizes with a passionate, committed community where meaningful connections are easily forged. The school community’s Read more
Published: April 14, 2025
Real Humans of Microsoft: Taylor Au, Yale SOM MBA ’23, Product Management
Setting clear intentions and valuing diversity guided Taylor Au’s journey to the Yale School of Management (SOM) for her MBA as well as to Microsoft for a new career. From consulting at Deloitte to product management at Microsoft, learn how Taylor developed and pursued her goals in this Real Humans: Alumni. Taylor Au, Yale SOM MBA ’23, Product Management at Microsoft Age: 29 Hometown: Bridgewater, NJ  Undergraduate Institution and Major: Rutgers University, Industrial Engineering Pre-MBA Work Experience: Consultant, Deloitte Consulting, 4 years, Government and Public Services (GPS) Read more
Published: April 14, 2025
Real Humans of Disney+: Peter Janulis, HBS MBA ’24, Strategic Operations
After several years in finance, Peter Janulis sought a change to the strategy and operations side of Disney. To make the leap, he returned to his alma mater of Harvard to earn his MBA. In this Real Humans: Alumni, Peter highlights how HBS supported his career change and more. Peter Janulis, HBS MBA ’24, Strategic Operations at Disney+ Age: 32 Hometown: New York City  Undergraduate Institution and Major: Harvard College, Concentration in Economics  Pre-MBA Work Experience: Investment Banking at UBS, Operations at Harry’s, Read more
Published: April 10, 2025
Real Humans of JPMorgan Chase: Renard Brumfield, UMD Smith MBA ’22, Finance Business Manager
In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, we meet a recent graduate of the University of Maryland Smith School of Business (UMD Smith), Renard Brumfield. After several years working in the House of Representatives, Renard wanted to transition to the finance sector while staying close to D.C. The scale and opportunities he found at UMD Smith were the perfect fit for his plans. Read on for more about Renard’s journey to JPMorgan Chase, his advice on recruiting for the largest financial institution in the U.S. and more as a member of the UMD Smith Read more
Published: April 8, 2025
NYU Announces New Dean for the Stern School of Business
Bharat N. Anand has been named the Richard R. West Dean of NYU’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and professor of business administration. Departing his position as a vice provost, chaired professor, and teacher at Harvard Business School (HBS), Professor Anand will begin serving in his new capacity at NYU Stern in August 2025. Bharat N. Anand, The New Richard R. West Dean of NYU Stern In NYU’s press release, President Linda G Mills stated, “NYU is absolutely thrilled with the appointment of Bharat Anand to lead Read more
Published: April 8, 2025
USC Marshall MBA Class of 2024 Employment Report
The University of Southern California Marshall School of Business released its MBA Class of 2024 employment report. This year, 80 percent of the graduating MBAs had full-time employment within three months of graduation. The average base salary for the class reached $144,442, with an average signing bonus of $32,524.  School-facilitated resources, including summer internships, employer campus recruiting programs (job postings, resume collecting, fairs, on-campus interviews), and alumni faculty and staff referrals, were responsible for 64 percent of hiring. NVIDIA, PepsiCo, Lockheed Martin, Read more
Published: April 7, 2025
Real Humans of Amazon: Anna Soca, Vanderbilt Owen MBA ’23, Senior Product Manager, Web Services
From Hawaii to New York, Nashville to Seattle, acting to office management, Anna Soca’s path to a senior product manager at Amazon Web Services is the epitome of non-traditional. But, her diverse background is one of her greatest strengths. Seeking a change in careers, an MBA at Vanderbilt Owen was a natural step–empowering her to explore different career options while honing her skills. Her MBA internship at Amazon, which she calls a game-changer, cemented her post-MBA plans. Read on for more of Anna’s story, her advice on how to embrace your strengths and more in this Read more
Published: April 3, 2025
Real Humans of Johnson & Johnson: Bruno Galetto, IMD MBA ’22, Finance Manager
We head to Switzerland for this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, to meet Bruno Galetto, IMD MBA Class of 2022, and hear about his journey to Johnson & Johnson. Hailing from Argentina, Bruno sought international exposure in Europe. He also wanted to prepare for his transition from the tobacco industry to MedTech. Read on for how IMD armed him with the knowledge to pursue finance at Johnson & Johnson and more. Bruno Galetto, IMD MBA ’22, Finance Manager at Johnson & Johnson Age: 31 Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina  Read more
Published: April 2, 2025
Real Humans of Elephant Energy: Alejandra Plaza Limon, Cornell Johnson MBA ’23, Home Comfort Advisor
Alejandra Plaza Limon is using her graduate education to tackle one of the greatest challenges of our generation: climate change. After earning her Master of Public Administration at Cornell University’s Brooks School for Public Policy in 2022, Alejandra pursued her MBA a short half-mile away at Cornell’s Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. Read on for more about Alejandra’s mission and how Cornell and an MBA prepared her to make a difference at Elephant Energy in this Real Humans: Alumni. Alejandra Plaza Limon, Cornell Johnson MBA ’23, Home Comfort Advisor at Elephant Energy Read more
Published: April 2, 2025
The Wharton School’s New AI MBA Major
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is launching a new MBA major and undergraduate concentration in Artificial Intelligence for Business, designed to address the demand for AI-related skills and expertise. The new degree programs will equip students with a technical understanding of AI systems and their applications, as well as tackle the ethical, economic, legal, and societal issues AI raises.  “It is no longer a question of if, but how artificial intelligence will fundamentally alter every aspect of business and society, and business schools have a crucial Read more
Published: March 31, 2025
Real Humans of Pfizer: Kristina Mani, Wharton MBA ’22, Senior Manager
After four years in life sciences strategy consulting, Kristina Mani wanted to move closer to the patients and innovations she was advising on, having a more tangible influence on outcomes through pharmaceutical brand or product management. Business school offered the ideal environment to build the core business skills, leadership capabilities, and industry network she needed to make that transition. What she found at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania was far more than a degree—it was a launching pad for career transformation, leadership development, and personal growth. Read on for more about Kristina’s experience in Wharton’s Health Read more
Published: March 27, 2025
Real Humans of Deloitte: Shen Zhou, The Ohio State Fisher MBA ’23, Senior Consultant
In this edition of our Real Humans: Alumni series, Shen Zhou, who graduated with an MBA from The Ohio State Fischer College of Business, shares his journey to Deloitte LLP. Shen recounts how OSU Fisher prepared him to work at the intersection of strategy and operations, and shares some keen advice he wish he had along the way.  Shen Zhou, OSU Fisher MBA ’23, Senior Consultant at Deloitte LLP Age: 31 Hometown: Xi’An, China Undergraduate Institution and Major: The Ohio State University, Aviation Pre-MBA Work Read more
Published: March 26, 2025
Real Humans of Nike: Erin Golden, Booth MBA ’24, Strategy Lead
“Growing up as a huge sports fan, working at Nike had always been a dream,” Erin Golden says. In this Real Humans: Alumni, learn how the Chicago Booth MBA–in particular their diverse community and experiential curriculum–supported Erin’s run to Nike headquarters in Oregon. She also provides a rich perspective on what MBA recruiting and a career in business strategy take. Chicago Booth Alumni: Erin Golden, MBA ’24, North American Marketplace Strategy Lead at Nike Age: 28  Hometown: Los Angeles, California  Undergraduate Institution Read more
Published: March 25, 2025
Real Humans of the CMU Tepper Part-Time MSBA 2026
In this special edition of our Real Humans: Students series, we meet some members of the Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business Part-time Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) Class of 2026. The curriculum of the STEM-designated program blends cutting-edge analytical skills (machine learning, optimization), business knowledge (finance, marketing, operations), and communication skills. In an era where data-driven decision-making defines success across industries, the part-time MSBA at Tepper is proving to be a launchpad for professionals eager to merge technical acumen with strategic leadership—without pressing pause on their careers. From recent Read more
Published: March 24, 2025
Esade Achieves Carbon Neutrality and Significant Emissions Reduction
Top-ranked international business school Esade announced a major milestone in its climate sustainability efforts, achieving scope 1 and scope 2 carbon neutrality and reducing its emissions by 84 percent since 2019. Esade credits its results to a comprehensive reduction and offset strategy that reduced its carbon footprint more efficiently and effectively than a traditional offset approach.  “This milestone reveals that the education sector can co-lead the path towards a more environmentally responsible future. This not only has a positive impact on our institution, but also sends Read more
Published: March 24, 2025
Real Humans of McKinsey: Cinthia Loera, Duke Fuqua MBA ’23, Associate
In this Real Humans: Alumni feature, Cinthia Loera, Duke Fuqua MBA ’23, walks us through how she carved a path based on social impact–with jobs in politics, higher ed and, ultimately, consulting. Her focus on community matched the one she found with “Team Fuqua” and her post-MBA choice of McKinsey bolsters her passion for social impact. Cinthia Loera, Duke Fuqua MBA ’23, Associate at McKinsey Age: 34 Hometown: Corcoran, CA Undergraduate Institution and Major: UCLA, Chicana/o studies major, minor in labor & workplace studies Graduate Business School, Graduation Year and Read more
Published: March 20, 2025
Real Humans of Microsoft: Cedrick Agorbia-Atta, Indiana Kelley MBA ’23, Business Planner
“Embrace change, embrace it uncomfortably,” says Cedrick Agorbia-Atta, a recent Indiana Kelley MBA graduate who spent seven years in investment banking before becoming a business planner at Microsoft. His diverse experiences with dynamic and global business projects are only part of his rich perspective on personal and professional growth, and, quite simply, success. Read on for more of his advice and journey to and through a Microsoft internship and Kelley MBA in this edition of Real Humans: Alumni. Cedrick Agorbia-Atta, Indiana Kelley MBA ’23, Business Planner at Microsoft Read more
Published: March 19, 2025
Real Humans of JPMorgan Chase: Thomas De Clercq, Michigan Ross MBA ’23, Analytics Solutions Associate
Thomas De Clerq’s story is one of finding the right fit. With his “engineering goggles” on at Zego, a mentor showed him the importance of using a business lens as well. Knowing he learns best by doing, an MBA at Michigan Ross, where action-based learning reigns, was a natural next step in his career growth. Growing up in Belgium and studying at the University of Leuven (the city where Stella Artois was founded) perhaps naturally leant itself to an internship at Anheuser-Busch during his MBA. But, it wasn’t quite the right fit. He re-recruited his second year–going Read more
Published: March 17, 2025
Real Humans of Netflix: Bria Mosley, Columbia Business School MBA ’24, Content Strategy
Yes, Netflix, we’re still watching–probably in part thanks to Bria Mosley! In this Real Humans: Alumni, Bria, who works in Content Strategy at Netflix, recounts how pursuing an MBA at Columbia Business School led her to unexpected places, from NYC to LA and small business to large enterprise clients. Bria also highlights her Netflix internship during her MBA and shares advice as a member of the Columbia MBA alumni community. Bria Mosley, CBS MBA ’24, Content Strategy at Netflix Age: 28 Hometown: Bloomington, IL Undergraduate Institution and Major: The Ohio State University (Business/Marketing) Graduate Read more
Published: March 13, 2025
Real Humans of PepsiCo: Amy Ho, NYU Stern MBA ’20, Senior Manager
In this installment of Real Humans: Alumni, PepsiCo Senior Manager, Amy Ho, shares her journey to the leading CPG firm with the help of an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business. The diverse class and immersive learning at NYU Stern provided the foundation she needed for corporate innovation and venturing at PepsiCo. Read on for her story and advice about career planning and more. Amy Ho, NYU Stern MBA ’20, Senior Manager at PepsiCo Age: 33 Hometown: Changzhou, China Undergraduate Institution and Major: NYU Read more
Published: March 12, 2025
Real Humans of Deloitte: Eike Hoffmann, Emory Goizueta MBA ’24, Senior Consultant
In this Real Humans: Alumni, we hear from Eike Hoffman, a recent Emory Goizueta MBA grad who turned an internship at Deloitte into a full-time role. In addition to a walk through his b-school experience and journey to consulting, Eiki offers some keen advice–mainly, enjoy the experience more and “run your own race.” Eike Hoffmann, Emory Goizueta MBA ’24, Senior Consultant at Deloitte  Age: 30 Hometown: Irvine, California Undergraduate Institution and Major: UC Santa Barbara, Economics & Accounting Pre-MBA Work Experience: Associate, KPMG, 2017-18, Read more
Published: March 10, 2025
Real Humans of Pfizer: Karen Verboski, Rice Business MBA ’24, Finance Manager
Karen Veroboski turned an internship at Pfizer during her Rice Business MBA into a full-time offer. Pfizer, one of the oldest pharmaceutical companies in America, offered the culture and fast-paced environment Karen sought. Read on for how her MBA experience at Rice Business and Pfizer internship prepared her for such a dynamic role in this Real Humans: Alumni. Karen Verboski, Rice Business MBA ’24, Finance Manager at Pfizer Age: 33 Hometown: Teresina, PI, Brazil Undergraduate Institution and Major: Federal University of Piauí – Read more
Published: March 6, 2025
Real Humans of Microsoft: Ashwani Sharma, UCI Merage MBA ’24, Business Program Manager
Since its founding in 1975, Microsoft has evolved into a global tech powerhouse, shaping the future of AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation. Ashwani Sharma, UCI Merage MBA ’24, has joined this innovative landscape as a Business Program Manager, leveraging his expertise in strategy and AI commercialization. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, he shares his MBA journey, career insights, and how he landed his dream job at Microsoft. Ashwani Sharma, UCI Merage MBA ’24, Business Program Manager at Microsoft Age: 31 Hometown: Delhi, India Read more
Published: March 5, 2025
Real Humans of JPMorgan Chase & Co.: Denise Liu, Berkeley Haas MBA/MPH ’23, Investment Banking Associate
If you’re looking to break into investment banking, this is a must-read edition of our ongoing series Real Humans: Alumni in which recent MBA graduates share their journeys to their post-MBA roles. JPMorgan Chase traces its roots back to 1799, making it one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States. Over the centuries, it has played a crucial role in shaping the global banking industry, from financing the construction of the Panama Canal to supporting major tech IPOs. Today, professionals like Denise Liu, Berkeley Haas MBA/MPH ’23, are continuing that legacy in Read more
Published: March 3, 2025
Real Humans of American Express: Gabriel Rondon Ichikawa, HBS MBA ’24, Chief of Staff
“Don’t Leave Home Without It” is the iconic slogan that landed American Express cards in millions of wallets worldwide. American Express was originally founded in 1850 as an express mail business before evolving into one of the world’s most recognized financial services companies. Today, it continues to be a leader in innovation, employee engagement, and customer service. Gabriel Rondon Ichikawa, Harvard Business School MBA ’24, has embraced this dynamic environment in his post-MBA career, leveraging his background in economics and labor theory to shape HR strategies at American Express. In this edition of our annual series Read more

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April 14, 2025 9:12pm ET
Interview Invite to Columbia
Round: Round 2
Received via email April 14, 2025
Standardized Test: GMAT
GMAT: 645
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: United States, New York
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waitlisted r2, interview invite today at 8pm
April 14, 2025 9:11pm ET
Interview Invite to UCLA Anderson
Round: Round 3
Received via portal April 14, 2025
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.3
GMAT: 725
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Other
Application Location: United States, Los Angeles
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Interview Invite to Columbia
Round: Round 2
Received via email April 14, 2025
Standardized Test: GMAT
GMAT: 645
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: Latam
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Waitlisted in R2. Received interview invite around 8pm EST.
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Interview Invite to USC / Marshall
Round: Round 2
Received via email on March 12, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GRE: 323
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Application Location: London
April 14, 2025 6:55pm ET
Interview Invite to USC / Marshall
Round: Round 2
Received via email on March 12, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GRE: 323
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Application Location: London
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