As a new year begins, Goizueta Business School continues to advance our 2O36 campaign, focusing on preparing principled leaders to positively influence business and society. The Goizueta alumni network is 26,000+ strong–and growing. As we look ahead at all the 2025 will bring, we connected with a few members of our alumni community to find out why they give to support the next generation of business leaders.
Leslie D.J. Patterson 99MBA: Goizueta Dean’s Advisory Board Member
“As a proud Goizueta alum, I have made it a priority to give back every year since I graduated in 1999, because I believe strongly in the importance of pouring back into the institutions that have contributed to my personal and professional growth. I am privileged to serve on the Dean’s Advisory Council, where I have been able to contribute insights and support to further shape the future of the school and its mission of preparing conscientious leaders to have a positive influence on business and society. I will continue to be an ambassador for Goizueta and its world-class education, championing its expansion and innovation, so that future generations can benefit from the same transformative experiences and lifelong relationships that I have.”
Kanyatta Walker 15EMBA: Former Executive Women of Goizueta Board Member
While researching MBA programs, I attended the Executive Women of Goizueta annual conference, where I connected with Emory’s vibrant alumnae community. This experience was pivotal in discovering my voice as an executive and significantly influenced my engagement within the community. Supporting the Executive Women of Goizueta is important to me because it fosters the advancement of women, helping them find their voice and thrive as business leaders.
Charles Xu 10MBA
Even after 18 years, I vividly remember my interview with Goizueta admissions and the transformative journey that followed. As an international student, my experience at Emory was so profound that it fundamentally shaped my personal and professional growth. This transformative path began with the generosity of Goizueta’s scholarship program. Now, as an alumnus, I am committed and honored to be part of a community dedicated to expanding Goizueta and Emory’s global impact.
Through transformational gifts and ongoing support, Goizueta can continue to strengthen our focus on entrepreneurship and innovation, leadership development, data analytics, and the impact of business on society. Perhaps most importantly, we hope you will invest in our students through scholarship giving. This critical funding enables us to attract the best and brightest candidates. Help us build a community full of diverse ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences. Give today!
