Putting The Consortium’s mission to work, MBA students Afraz Khan and Jude Watson are uplifting the voices of underrepresented — and sometimes undervalued — groups. Through their active commitment to bringing about social and racial justice, they are doing their …
The First Latina MBA Council President-Elect at Ross, Evalynn Rosado Has Learned the Power and Importance of Cultivating a Sense of Place
From often feeling like an outsider as a first-generation student of color to feeling a sense of pride at becoming the first Latina MBA Council president-elect at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, Evalynn Rosado has found …
Emory MBA Jasmine Burton Is Working to Reframe the Conversation Around Sanitation to Have Greater Impact
One of the few fortunate people who can recall a defining moment when they clearly realized what they wanted to do with their life, Jasmine Burton proudly remembers the moment she knew toilets were her future.
“I went to the …
Celebrate Small Business Saturday by Supporting These Businesses Founded by Consortium MBA Students
Saturday, November 27 is Small Business Saturday — a response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday — when shoppers are encouraged to patronize the small businesses in their local communities.
In recognition of this day, we choose to celebrate and …
Desire for Community, Opportunity to Be of Service to Others Led Foster MBA Joe Castro to The Consortium
Since a young age, Joe Castro has sought out the sense of structure and community he lacked growing up.
“I came from a situation where my parents were largely out of the picture when I was about 13, so I …