Emory University - Master in Business for Veterans

"We're moving into the 'Valley of the Shadow of Death' - where you will watch the back of the man next to you, as he will watch yours. And you won't care what color he is or by what name he calls God." - We Were Soldiers From age, race, creed, and many other criteria, this might be the most diverse cohort Emory University has ever seen. But the one the thing that binds them all, what they all have in common? They are all veterans. The amount of rapport, camaraderie, and friendship that has been gained over our first weekend together is nothing short of legendary. The true magic of MBV is the cohort. It is a shared common story, an understanding, that helps make an almost immediate connection - that changes lives. This is not fiction, this is what is happening on campus at Emory University - Goizueta Business School. Come and witness history. > FLY HIGHER MBV Cohort I LaShawn Charles, Sharita Dudley, Victoria Johnson, Bren Lemoine, Aleka McCadden, Derrick Luzolo, MS. Cybersecurity, James Wood, Joe Allen, Hurl Taylor, Nasir Young, Robert A. Heber Jr., Marvin Perez-Cruz, Shaban Abousaud, Andrew Long, Kevin Finkelstein, Andrew Gasper, Curtis O'Neal, Logan Melton, Andrew Thomas, Eric Renn, Tyler Moura, Phillip Paquette, Jack Nance, Carter Johndrow, Michael Allmon, Keith Knowlton, Lynwood Rabon, Garrett Jones, Joseph Benson, Cameron Baird, John Clanton, Sean Miller GBS Staff LTG(R) Ken Keen, Gareth James, Jesse Bockstedt, JB Kurish, Shenita Bryant, Melissa Rapp, Ed.D., Allison Hill, Mary Hall, Lorenzo Suarez

What strikes fear into the heart of any veteran pursuing an MBA? The thought of doing it without a full time income and a family to support. Children are very expensive and it’s a natural response from any spouse to ask “how are we going to live without an income?”. In the latest weekly Sitrep we dive into how you pull this off, the different funding sources you will use, and why it’s not as scary or impossible as you might think! Read here -> https://lnkd.in/gW2bkVUD

"The most rewarding part of being a leader in the Army was the tons of opportunities to help other people, like young soldiers who wanted to go to college." Meet Wyatt Smeltzer 25MBA—a former Army captain whose eight-year career was filled with adrenaline-packed missions and impactful logistics work. Now, Wyatt is helping veterans, leading student groups, and supporting the Atlanta community as he transitions to a new chapter in business. Read more about his inspiring journey. This Veterans Day and throughout November, join us in celebrating veterans as we profile three remarkable members of the Goizueta community, each on a unique path but united by their shared commitment to excellence, both in service and beyond. https://brnw.ch/21wOy7t #GoizuetaVeterans

???HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE ?? After this past weekend MBV Cohort I only has one class weekend remaining in their Fall term at?Emory University - Goizueta Business School - nearly two-thirds of the way through the program. The weekend began bright and early with?marketing management?led by?Omar Rodríguez-Vilá, PhD. The cohort was treated to an insightful guest lecture by?Rebecca Messina - Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company, former CMO of Uber, and an accomplished board member across various organizations. Adding to the enriching experience, the cohort welcomed distinguished visitors,?LTG(R) Burke Garrett?and?Major General Colin Tuley, Commander of the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Moore. These leaders visited with the MBV program office and gain an understanding of the different opportunities there are for service members and veterans at GBS. Veterans from across programs also joined to share their journeys, including?Andrew Nelson and Kory Fogarty from the two-year full time program, Nathan Lundquist from the one-year full time program, and Joe Allen with MBV. Their stories emphasized the strength and vibrancy of the growing veteran community at Goizueta. During lunch,?MG Tuley?inspired the cohort with remarks on grit, resilience, and determination as they approach the finish line of their Fall term. The weekend stayed rigorous with?JB Kurish?leading a dynamic finance session, followed by an engaging workshop on interview best practices with?Rosalie Hopkins?and?Lloyd Knight. Saturday began with a focus on?Data Analytics, where?Jeff Runnel?challenged students to sharpen their detail-oriented, data-driven decision-making skills. During lunch, the cohort discussed plans for the holiday party, unveiled the MBV class logo, and voted on winter swag. The weekend wrapped up with a finance session led by JB Kurish, stressing the importance of doing the right thing. With only one class weekend remaining, the cohort eagerly anticipates a well-deserved four-week break- their longest in the program. ???HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE ?? A heartfelt?thank you?to our incredible?students, faculty, staff, alumni, corporate sponsors, executive partners, career coaches, and program supporters. This program demands a lot - not just from our students, but also from the dedicated staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to make the?MBV program?a success and to strengthen our veteran community. Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and joy. > FLY HIGHER LTG(R) Ken Keen, Shaban Abousaud, Michael Allmon, Cameron Baird, Joseph Benson, LaShawn Charles, Sharita Dudley, Andrew Gasper, Robert A. Heber Jr., Carter Johndrow, Victoria Johnson, Garrett Jones, Keith Knowlton, Bren Lemoine, Andrew Long, Derrick Luzolo, Logan Melton, Sean Miller, Tyler Moura, Jack Nance, Curtis O'Neal, Phillip Paquette, Marvin Perez-Cruz, Lynwood Rabon, Eric Renn, Hurl Taylor, Andrew Thomas, James Wood, Nasir Young

**ATTN: SAVANNAH VETERANS & SERVICE MEMBERS** A group of current veteran students, alumni, and staff from Emory University - Goizueta Business School is hosting a military recruiting event at Repeal 33 near the river in Savannah, GA on December 18th. This?event is an exceptional opportunity to engage with veterans in the Goizueta community and all attendees will walk away with stronger network and understanding of how they can achieve their career goals. Food and drinks provided, register at the link below. EVENT DETAILS Date: 12/18/24 Time: 6-9pm Location: Repeal 33 Bar & Restaurant Address: 125 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA, 31401 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/eCC2pXuk LTG(R) Ken Keen, CSM(R) Mike Hall, CSM(R) Jeff Mellinger, Tony Mayne, MHRD, Matthew Ball, Andrew Nelson, Josh Leonard, Kory Fogarty, Anthony Pollice, Jeffrey B., Collin Murphy, Lynwood Rabon, Robert A. Heber Jr., Kyle E., Alec Emmert, 3ID and Fort Stewart, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Three Rangers Foundation, GallantFew, Inc., Sitreps 2 Steercos, Service to School

Meet MG Matt Smith 01MBA, a two-star major general in the US Army, retiring in 2025 after nearly 32 years of service. As a Goizueta MBA alum, Smith credits his business education with shaping his military leadership, providing him with skills that set him apart in policy advising and strategic decisions. Today, he’s passionate about helping veterans transition into the civilian world, serving on the advisory board for the Emory University - Master in Business for Veterans program. "I’m not aware of another career, line of work, or professional environment where you can be responsible for so much at respectively young ages." Throughout November, join us in celebrating veterans as we profile remarkable members of the Goizueta community, each on a unique path but united by their shared commitment to excellence, both in service and beyond. https://brnw.ch/21wOKzW #GoizuetaVeterans

The Veteran Leadership Development Group (VLDG) hosted our final event of the year at the King Plow Arts Center, and it was a tremendous success! ??. Special shout out to Bold Catering & Design for the putting the event together. We were honored to welcome Ken Keen as our guest speaker. General Keen shared inspiring insights about his efforts at Emory University with the Masters in Business for Veterans (MBV) program, highlighting the incredible opportunities available for veterans transitioning into the business world. The power of uniting veterans from multiple industries was truly evident as attendees connected, shared experiences, and built a stronger network to support one another. It was inspiring to see such a dedicated community committed to helping fellow veterans thrive professionally and personally. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this evening memorable. Your participation exemplifies the strength and camaraderie of our veteran community. Looking forward to forging new relationships in 2025. If you're interested in learning more about the Masters in Business for Veterans (MBV) program or how you can get involved, please feel free to reach out to me directly. Let’s continue to support and uplift each other as we move forward! Patrick Fagan Bob Heightchew, CFP?, CRPC? Marcus Harmon Val Dike, Jr. Casey Clarke John Thompson Tyler Freeman Chris Coombs Tim Guilmette Anthony Cimellaro John Bever Douglas A. Piper Andrew Gasper Chip Kelleher, CEPA

Meet Bren Lemoine 25MBV, a US Army veteran whose inspiring journey spans from her childhood in Haiti to a career in healthcare and community service. With expertise in nutrition science and business strategy, she draws on her military experience to drive change in health and wellness initiatives. Now pursuing a Masters in Business for Veterans, Lemoine continues her mission of service, inspiring her community and her daughter to embrace a shared path of dedication and resilience. "Goizueta was the best environment to acquire the tools to create real change in community and health-focused projects, just as I worked to create positive outcomes during my deployment." Throughout November, join us in celebrating veterans as we profile remarkable members of the Goizueta community, each on a unique path but united by their shared commitment to excellence, both in service and beyond. https://brnw.ch/21wOBR5 #GoizuetaVeterans Emory University - Master in Business for Veterans

Yesterday, Emory gathered on the Quad for the 16th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor and celebrate our veterans. Special thanks to Andrew Nelson, President of the Goizueta Business School Veterans Association, Provost Ravi Bellamkonda, and keynote speaker Vonetta Daniels 02C, President of the Emory Alumni Veterans Network, as well as the Emory and community Honor Guard for a meaningful tribute. We’re grateful for the support of our Emory community and sponsors who made the event possible.

This past week has been a whirlwind for the veteran community at Emory University - Goizueta Business School with many events leading up to and celebrating Veterans Day. Kicking off last Tuesday with another Ranger for Life Symposium facilitated by the Three Rangers Foundation at the National Infantry Museum Foundation, where Ranger veteran Andrew Nelson and MBV program staff engaged with current Rangers on how a graduate business degree can help them in their military transition. This served as a warmup to the "Salute to Service: A Veteran Preview Event", where over two days prospective students visited campus to see if Goizueta is a good fit for their lives and the goals they wish to achieve. They were welcomed with open arms by the Goizueta community on Thursday with KEGS facilitated by the veterans club and then a dinner at Double Zero followed by a late night event at Fadó Irish Pub Midtown. After the late night, prospective students enjoyed a full day of programming, receiving presentations on all programs and resources available to them from Melissa Rapp, Ed.D., Allison Hill, Cassy York, Sissy Bennett, Brian Mitchell, and Lorenzo Suarez. They joined Omar Rodríguez-Vilá, PhD's MBV marketing class, experiencing academics firsthand by collaborating with current students on a simulation in a breakout session. Afterwards, they enjoyed lunch with MBV students, fostering candid interactions and organic connections. Prior to the final AAR, prospective students engaged with a community panel consisting of current students and alumni (Coogan Perrin, Josh Leonard, Kory Fogarty, Derrick Luzolo, Garrett Jones, Lynwood Rabon, LaShawn Charles) who stressed how powerful the Goizueta veteran network is and how it has impacted their lives. The Salute to Service events culminated with a fireside chat featuring Kyle E., a PM at Google and founder of Sitreps 2 Steercos, who shared current and future trends in military transition, insights on how to leverage social media, and deconstructed the meme creation process. Over lunch on Saturday, MBV Cohort I celebrated the 249th United States Marine Corps birthday with the traditional cake cutting ceremony and singing of the USMC song. Veterans Day itself was celebrated on the quad with its 16th annual ceremony with this year's keynote speaker being Vonetta Daniels, MHA, MBA, PMP who is the president of Emory Alumni Veterans Network. Additionally, the MBV program was highlighted during a "Future of Leadership" event where LTG(R) Ken Keen and MBV Cohort I student Victoria Johnson shared how powerful a veterans experience can be when combined with an education from Emory. **Thank you to everyone who worked so hard in making all of these events possible, especially Heather Holland, Shenita Bryant, Hollie Huddleston. > FLY HIGHER **COHORT II ROUND TWO ENDS 1/15** Register for an event: https://lnkd.in/gPrXSnFG Request more information: https://lnkd.in/e_VC26AF