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  Beyond the MBA

  Jenny Le on Paying It Forward and Leading with Purpose

  For Jenny Le, education has always been more than a personal milestone — it’s been a gateway to possibility. As a first-generation college and MBA graduate, Jenny understands firsthand how access, support, and community can change the trajectory of a life. Today, she pays that forward as the outgoing Chair of Forté’s Alumni Leadership Council […]

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  Business Women of Tomorrow

  Joan Ramos: Bridging Science and Finance to Build a Career in Investments

  Building a career in investment management requires curiosity, adaptability, and the confidence to connect diverse experiences. In a recent video from Capital Group, fixed income portfolio analyst Joan Ramos shares her journey from biochemistry and research finance to the dynamic world of investment management. Along the way, she highlights practical lessons for anyone looking to […]

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  Personal Finance

  A Guide for Giving Tuesday (Without Losing Your Sanity or Your Wallet)

  This piece draws on insights generously shared by Asha Aravindakshan of GlobalGiving, Lydia Gosselin, CFP, and Michelle Ormsby of Teach For America Detroit during their recent webinar, which emphasized that giving is not only impactful but also strategic. Let’s be honest. Giving Tuesday can feel like a full-contact sport. Your inbox is overflowing, your favorite […]

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  Beyond the MBA

  Jessica Kapadia on Trusting Your Inner Compass and Taking a Bet on Yourself

  When Forté MBA alumna Jessica Kapadia (Indiana University – Bloomington, Kelley School of Business, MBA 2010) reflects on her career, one theme stands out: learning to trust her inner compass. From her time at Apple to her current work with impact-driven ventures in Africa, Jessica’s path has been guided by self-reflection, courage, and a deep […]

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  Champions for Change

  Tricia Osolin on Creativity, Confidence, and Leading with Integrity

  When Tricia Osolin, University of Chicago (Booth School of Business) ‘14, made the leap from Hollywood creative campaigns to business school, she wasn’t just changing industries — she was challenging expectations. “Going back to school for an MBA was not the norm,” she recalls. “Most people at my agency asked, ‘Why would you want to […]

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  Diversity and Inclusion

  Pa’lante with an MBA: Latina Leaders This Hispanic Heritage Month

  The first thing you’ll notice about Hispanic Heritage Month is that, unlike most “months,” it doesn’t start on the 1st. It begins on September 15th, a time when five Latin American countries celebrate independence, with Mexico and Chile right after. In other words, it launches in the middle of a stretch already full of national […]

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