Inside Goizueta

Inside Goizueta 2020 will be held virtually to bring prospects from across the country together with Goizueta current students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Programming will take place Thursday evening and throughout the day/evening Friday and Saturday (with breaks). 

Thursday, November 5th

6:00 - 6:45PM Welcoming Remarks and Activity

Brian Mitchell, Full-Time MBA Program Dean
Melissa Rapp, Graduate Admissions Dean

7:00PM Sipping in Style: Navigating Networking Receptions and Dinner Interviews with a Virtual Wine Tasting

Monique Jackson, Associate Director, Goizueta Graduate Career Management Center, Consortium Orientation Program
Simone Bergese, Master Sommelier for Chateau Elan

Being prepared is a key to success and we understand that means more than a great resume. Learn about our robust, differentiated approach to preparing for the Consortium Orientation Program (OP) and how you can prepare yourself for the more social side of corporate recruitment. With a focus on preparation, this session is valuable to wine drinkers and non-drinkers alike.

Friday, November 6th

11:00 - 11:45AM Academic Growth and Success at Goizueta

Karen Sedatole, Interim John H. Harland Dean; Goizueta Advisory Board Term Professor of Accounting
J.B. Kurish, Professor in the Practice of Finance

A cornerstone of your MBA journey will be your academic experience. Learn how Goizueta’s unique approach to the core curriculum and classroom experience prepare you for a lifetime of career success.

12:00 - 12:45PM Alumni Keynote: Making it to my Dream Job

Greg Feo, 04MBA, Vice President, Film Marketing, WarnerMedia
Greg leads strategy development and campaign implementation of Warner Bros. feature films on digital platforms. Combining a background in banking with his Goizueta MBA, Greg has climbed the entertainment industry ladder including roles at Netflix, NBCUniversal, Hulu and most recently WarnerMedia. Hear about his journey as a LatinX professional and his MBA experience. Originally from Miami, Florida, Greg is a first-generation Cuban-American. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two daughters.

1:00 - 1:45PM Getting to Goizueta & Surviving The First Semester

Current Goizueta Students, Moderated by Lyndsey Fridie, 21MBA

Current students share their experiences with finding the best MBA program for them and strategies for making the most of the first semester in school. Finding a good fit, considering career and personal goals and motivations for getting an MBA will be shared.

2:00 - 2:30PM Ask Admissions Anything

Libby Livingston, Senior Director of Admissions

Bring your questions about the Goizueta and the Consortium application processes. Libby will be providing answers, advice and strategies based on her 20+ years of admissions experience.

5:30 - 6:30PM Swoop Ins

Choose your own adventure during this session designed to provide you access to current students with similar interests. From industries, to academic concentrations, to clubs and activities, you can choose as many topics as you like (or there is time for). Make sure to grab your Swoop-In koozie for these sessions!

• Career Transformation: Leveraging your MBA to switch industries or functions and drive an ROI on investment
• Welcome to the A! Discuss moving to Atlanta and all that comes with it (housing, places to eat, places to go etc.) 
• You have been accepted, now what? How to get mentally prepared for an MBA experience (allocating time, priority setting, conference opportunties and transitioning into school mode)
• The Goizueta Effect: Diversity in leadership, small class-size, leadership opportunities and networking opportunities at all levels

6:45 - 7:45PM School’s Out, What’s Next? Alumni Perspectives & Advice

Choosing an MBA program is also choosing a network for life. Hear from our alumni about how the Goizueta experience has shaped their professional career and personal life long after being on-campus.

Julius Bryant 17MBA, Senior Marketing Analytics Manager, Amazon
David Mendez 15MBA, Senior Consultant, Scott Madden 
Lauren McGlory 16MBA, Senior Marketing Manager, PepsiCo
Naomi Singleterry 15MBA, Senior Business Consultant, Chick-fil-A 

8:00 - 9:00PM Mix & Mingle #togetherapart

Get ready to get social with a DJ, games & more. Dress code: rep your squad by wearing your letters, undergrad mascot or company swag.

Saturday, November 7th

10:00 - 11:00AM Rise and Shine!

Shannon Demko, Registered Yoga Instructor & MLT coach
Tamyra Irving: Zumba Instructor

Goizueta promotes holistic well-being, including being physically active, to help curb stress and promote health. If Latin beats are your jam, join us for an invigorating Zumba session. If you like a more relaxing start, join us for few sun salutations or take a run. Post your after-work out selfie on the groupme! We will also be sending details about a virtual 2 mile fun run, so stay tuned!

12:00 - 12:45PM Living Your Best Life @ GBS & Beyond

Current Goizueta Students, Moderated by Bryan Shepherd, 22MBA

Hear from current students on making the most of your Goizueta experience. No topics are off-limits; from the best places to eat & best pours in Atlanta, to choosing the best professors, to the ideal places to live, to maximizing your growth and development.

1:00 - 1:45PM: Mid-Day Keynote Speaker: Lessons from my Grandmother

A’Lelia Bundles, Author, Journalist, Truth Seeker & great-great granddaughter of Madame C. J. Walker

A'Lelia shares the lessons learned from her great-great grandmother, a pioneering American entrepreneur and philanthropist, which helped her win an Emmy, write a New York Times most notable book, achieve success as a network television executive and positively impact society. She is at work on her fifth book, The Joy Goddess of Harlem: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance, a biography of her great-grandmother, whose parties and arts patronage helped define that era. On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker – a New York Times Notable Book about her entrepreneurial great-great-grandmother – is the inspiration for Self Made, a four-part Netflix series. With Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer in the lead role, it premiered in the #1 slot during its first weekend in March 2020.

2:00 - 2:45PM Discovering Your Why: Beating Imposter Syndrome

A rising finance star on your left, a two-companies funded and sold entrepreneur on your right, and an award winning non-profit prodigy behind you; it’s easy to wonder how you ended up in b-school and if you belong. That’s Imposter Syndrome and everyone experiences it at some point. Learn how to identify it and overcome it in this interactive session.

6:00 - 6:45PM Evening Keynote Speaker: My Journey to the Boardroom and Closing Remarks

Reginald Williams, Senior Vice President for Programming, Condé Nast Entertainment

Recognized for building some of the most engaged and influential media platforms in entertainment, successfully leading teams in both global media corporations and start-up companies, structuring and negotiating multi-million dollar content partnerships and launching and running progressive entrepreneurial ventures, Reginald Williams will share how he made it to the  boardroom. Reginald oversees digital video and audio programming for Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, WIRED, The New Yorker, Pitchfork, Bon Appetit and several other brands, delivering more than a billion views per month. Reggie is also the founder and CEO of Ambrosia For Heads (AFH), a Hip-Hop lifestyle digital media company that curates and creates content via its website, social media platforms and podcast. Over 10 years, Reggie has grown AFH into one of the most credible and respected brands in Hip-Hop, among consumers, artists and industry professionals.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Goizueta, diversity is a commitment to nurture -- and challenge -- the unique perspectives that will shape the future of business. It's a commitment to innovate in traditional fields and embrace emerging insights. It is the foundation of our intentions and actions. It is one of the core values by which we lead.

Join us during Inside Goizueta to experience our inclusive community and discover the value of a small school in a big city.

We aspire to create and sustain a community at Goizueta that is the best place to study and work. In support of this, we are committed to be a destination where all are respected, supported and valued. Goizueta has taken several important steps towards achieving this mission, including the adoption of a school-wide diversity vision statement, the appointment of a director of diversity and community initiatives, and the creation of a diversity committee.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council

The mission of the DEI Council is to enhance community, ultimately helping Goizueta Business School to realize the vision of a diverse, equitable and inclusive place for every person without exception. The council is led by Jill Perry-Smith, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, and seeks to influence strategy, advise Goizueta Business School leadership, assess progress towards objectives, and share DEI related happenings. 

Events and Programs

Goizueta offers a number of conferences and programs that provide leadership development, networking and mentorship for diverse students and professionals.

• International Potluck
• Women's Open House
• Annual Diverse Leadership Conference
• Annual Executive Women of Goizueta Conference
• Martin Luther King Jr. Service Awards

University Resources

Emory University offers resources to support its diverse community.

• Center for Women at Emory
• International Students and Scholar Services (ISSS)
• Office of Equal Opportunity Programs
• Office of Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Life
• Office of Multicultural Programs and Services
• Advisory Council on Community and Diversity

Strategic Alliances

Goizueta actively participates in increasing the representation of women and minorities in business schools and corporations by partnering with several national organizations, including:

• Forte Foundation
• Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
• Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT)
• MBADiversity.org
• Toigo Foundation
• Prospanica
• National Black MBA Association
• Ph.D. Project

Learn more about our school's namesake Roberto C. Goizueta, a Cuban-American visionary and role model who forged his way into corporate America to bring about unforgettable and lasting value. Learn why the school named after him is small enough to care about individual students, but large enough to usher you into a world of networking possibility that extends, north, south, east and west. Learn why Goizueta was selected to be a member of the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management and how it is an active participant in the Management Leadership for Tomorrow program. Learn how our students have achieved success in meeting their post-MBA career goals. During the interactive three-day conference, participants have a unique opportunity to witness the energy, supportive culture and intense academic environment that distinguish our programs. The conference will feature a series of discussion panels and information sessions where prospective students have an open forum to connect with current students, alumni and administrators. Prospective students also have the opportunity to attend both real and mock class sessions where they can experience the rigor of the curriculum at Emory. Students will also be able to participate in off-campus social events where prospective students can interact with current students in an informal setting. If we have piqued your interest, spend some time with us and learn what is Inside Goizueta.