His mentor helped him grow his network, allowing Riley Henderson to learn more about how to apply concepts from the classroom, including industry ethics, to his daily work.
Alum feature: Meet Riley Henderson
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I developed strong relationships with the mentors I was matched with as part of this program. I learned a lot about how I prioritize and what mistakes I may be making in my career that I could not see because I am so involved personally.
Alum feature: Meet Joelle Starnoff-Loo
“Engaging with analytics is a great way to embrace new trends in HR,” says Loo. “My time at The School of Business reinforced the importance of using robust information to make decisions and creatively incorporate data to serve businesses in new ways.”
Alum feature: Meet Alexis Nelson
Throughout her career, Alexis has kept tabs on trends in the investment management world. Soon after starting the Master of Finance, she came across a story about the increasing popularity of impact investing at universities. This gave her an idea for the topic of her Graduate Capstone Project: how The School of Business could start an impact investing the fund.
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