I saw in Fuqua a culture and environment in which classmates are collaborators – a cohesive source of strength – rather than competitors. Whether that takes the form of helping study for exams, prepping for a big case interview, or celebrating an internship offer, I have found a group of diverse backgrounds and experiences coming together to help each other succeed. I also wanted to be closer geographically to the business my dad, brother, and I started. We founded a vineyard and winery, located an hour north of Charlotte, as a way to re-establish the family tradition of winemaking in the U.S.
I spent six years in Washington, DC working in digital marketing and strategy. I started my career at an advertising agency, working primarily on web and app development for clients in the public transit industry. After three years, I transitioned to Privia Health – a rapidly growing health care start-up – to lead the digital marketing team.
I plan to continue solving ambiguous problems through the lens of digital marketing and strategy. Whether that’s in-house at a technology organization or with an incubator/accelerator, my goal is to use the skills I have – and those I’ve gained during my time at Fuqua –to help small- and medium-sized businesses succeed.
Strategy professor Victor Bennett has made the most impact on me. From taking his Foundations of Strategy course to working with him on independent research, and having long conversations during office hours, I’ve learned a tremendous amount about technology and strategy from him.
