Bill Brosius 85BBA loves Emory University, especially Goizueta Business School. Since his graduation, Brosius has accepted any opportunity to stay involved at his alma mater. He has served on both the Goizueta Alumni Board and the Emory Alumni Board, acting as president for both groups. He’s been a member of Emory’s Board of Trustees since 2015, serving on the Woodruff Health Sciences Center committee and the audit and compliance committee. More recently, he joined the academic affairs committee. He also serves on the Emory Healthcare board of directors and the Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute board.
But Brosius’ most notable—and perhaps favorite—way to give back has been serving as a mentor through Goizueta’s alumni mentor program, where he’s been a mentor for 20 years.
“Few alumni embody the true spirit of lifelong engagement like Bill Brosius. His unwavering commitment to mentoring over the past two decades not only shapes students’ journeys but also strengthens the fabric of our alumni community,” shares Lindsay Topping, senior managing director of alumni engagement for Goizueta Business School.
Financial Leader for Health Systems
Brosius retired from his career in health care in July 2024. Prior to volunteering and enjoying his free time as a retiree, Brosius spent almost 40 years in senior leadership positions at multiple health care systems, including Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in the Texas Medical Center, University of Maryland Medical System’s Capital Region Health, and Methodist Health System’s Southlake Medical Center.
His roles included vice president and chief financial officer, senior vice president, and vice president of finance, respectively.
“I started in health care when I was 25,” says Brosius, when he landed a senior financial consultant position with a boutique health care consulting firm. “Now, I’m just trying to figure out what I want to do.”
Becoming a Mentor
Although Brosius first learned about the alumni mentor program when he joined Goizueta’s Alumni Board in the late 90s, he didn’t live in Atlanta, so the only method of connecting to mentees was a phone call. At the time, he didn’t think it’d be fair to serve as a mentor without a more meaningful way to communicate.
Fast forward to 2005, when AOL instant messenger became popular. The advent of a new technology prompted Brosius to give mentoring a try.
“I think there may be some alums who don’t live in Atlanta who think they can’t be a mentor,” says Brosius.
However, between thanks to digital communication platforms like Zoom—and the opportunity to mentor students for two years rather than just one—Brosius is able to develop a solid relationship with each of his mentees, despite the distance.
Brosius mentors rising juniors who possess strong leadership skills and are actively involved at Emory. His mentees are also usually interested in pursuing health-care-related roles after graduation. In his 20 years with the program, Brosius has mentored 11 students, including his current mentee.
“Bill is the kindest mentor you could have,” says Simran Gohel 26BBA, Brosius’ current mentee who is studying organization and management and marketing at Goizueta. “He is always willing to reach out and help when needed, but also just check in whenever.”
Gohel was uncertain about her future career path when she received an email from Andrea Hershatter, senior associate dean and director of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program as well as associate professor in the practice of organization and management. Gohel took the email as a sign to take advantage of all the resources that Goizueta offers students.
“I’d advise any student or alumni to sign up for the mentorship program. Both sides are able to hear about one another’s journey, which is invaluable,” says Gohel. For her, the most helpful conversations have been personal ones about how to pick a career and what inspires Brosius.
Building a Legacy of Connection
When Gohel graduates in May 2026, Brosius will email his other mentees to introduce the newest member of their group—a tradition he’s maintained since he began mentoring. Over the years, the mentees have become friends, often supporting each other in job searches.
“One of the most valuable things Bill has taught me is the importance of staying connected,” says former mentee Emily Miller 24BBA.
Because of his example, I now try to support other Emory students whenever I can—just like he did for me.
Emily Miller 24BBA
In addition to Brosius’ impressive career path and network of connections, Miller says what made Brosius such a valuable mentor was his compassion and desire to learn about his mentees. If Miller and Brosius discussed an upcoming event at Emory, he invited her the next time he went. When they spoke about family, Brosius took the time to meet everyone during Miller’s graduation.
Miller attended this year’s Goizueta graduation to support her boyfriend and friends. Brosius asked what the rest of her friends’ names were so he could cheer for them, too.
“What makes Bill an exceptional mentor isn’t just the advice or conversations: It’s the lasting connection we built, one that extended beyond my time at Emory,” says Miller, an analyst at Blackstone.
Before retiring, Brosius kept framed photos of his mentees on a credenza in his office. Now, he’s looking for the right spot for them at home. When Emory Business interviewed him, Brosius had jotted down their names in order to remember the correct timeline—but only needed to glance at the list once.
He speaks with pride and confidence about each mentee: where they live, what job they have, what that job entails, and what’s happening in their personal life, including one mentee who recently welcomed a baby.
Brosius regularly speaks to each mentee and has even attended three of their weddings.
“I say, I’m always there. This is going to be a lifelong relationship,” says Brosius, who believes one of the most important parts of being a good mentor is listening.
“I also enjoy it because it gives me a pulse on what’s going on in at Goizueta,” says Brosius.
“Bill is one of the staunchest advocates for Emory, Emory students, and fellow alumni. His love for the university is contagious and inspiring. When I go back for alumni events or give, I’m often reminded of Bill. He certainly makes me want to help pay it forward,” says former mentee Tate Stevenson 22BBA, chief of staff at Resource Navigation Solutions.
Goizueta students benefit from the professional advice and life experiences of their network of 25,000 alumni worldwide. For more information on how you can participate as an alumni volunteer, please contact gbsalumni@emory.edu.
