Inside Goizueta Transformation Through Diversity

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.

• The John R. Lewis Racial Justice Case Competition
• Peachtree Minority Venture Fund
• International Potluck
• Women's Open House
• Annual Diverse Leadership Conference
• Annual Executive Women of Goizueta Conference
• Martin Luther King Jr. Service Awards

Emory University offers numerous 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

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 virtual four-day event, participants have a unique opportunity to witness the energy, supportive culture and intense academic environment that distinguish our programs. Inside Goizueta 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 a virtual class visit in our Global Classroom where they can experience the rigor of the curriculum at Emory. If we have piqued your interest, spend some time with us and learn what is Inside Goizueta.