As commencement approaches, we’re celebrating the achievements of Goizueta Business School’s Class of 2026.
Across programs, these graduates have shaped their journeys through leadership, curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to making an impact. From entrepreneurship and finance to healthcare, analytics, and beyond, each story reflects how Goizueta students apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to the world around them.
Explore highlights from this year’s graduating class and meet the students who are defining what comes next.
From Final Four to the Future: Goizueta Basketball Players Reflect on a Historic Season
Meet Jair Knight, John Coppolino, Ben Pearce, and Tyson Thomas 26BBA—four graduating student-athletes who helped lead Emory men’s basketball to its first NCAA Division III Championship game. In this Q&A, they reflect on the discipline, camaraderie, and resilience that defined their experience, and what comes next after graduation.
Meet Jair Knight, John Coppolino, Ben Pearce, and Tyson Thomas
Racing Forward: Aurora Straus
Meet Aurora Straus 26MBA, a Two-Year MBA graduate whose journey is driven by bold ambition and unconventional thinking. She reflects on how Goizueta sharpened her business acumen while building P1 Motor Club and reimagining the future of motorsport.
Leadership in Motion: Elijah Jones
Meet Elijah Jones 26MBV, a Master in Business for Veterans graduate whose path from military service to BlackRock reflects discipline, leadership, and long-term impact. He shares how Goizueta strengthened his technical finance skills and leadership approach.
Balancing Data and Drive: Claudia Schmidt
Meet Claudia Schmidt 26MSBA, an MS in Business Analytics graduate who balanced life as a student-athlete while building skills in data-driven marketing and consulting. She reflects on growth, teamwork, and curiosity throughout her Goizueta journey.
Building a Foundation in Finance: Daniel Moya
Meet Daniel Moya 26MF, a Master of Finance graduate who shares how collaboration, hands-on learning, and strong relationships prepared him for a career in investment banking.
Leading with Purpose: Marie Jeoboam
Meet Marie Jeoboam 26EMBA, a physician, public health leader, and Executive MBA graduate who reflects on leadership, service, and driving impact across healthcare and business.
Global Perspective, Grounded Leadership: John Ahn
Meet John Ahn 26EvMBA, an Evening MBA graduate who shares how global experiences, leadership development, and a strong sense of community shaped his approach to business and life.
Team-First Leadership: Crow Thorsen
Meet Crow Thorsen 26MiM, a Master in Management graduate known for collaborative leadership, strong communication, and a team-first mindset that defined his Goizueta experience.
Stepping Outside the Comfort Zone: Vanessa Wang
Meet Vanessa Wang 26MBA, a One-Year MBA graduate who reflects on pushing beyond her comfort zone, building new skills, and embracing the close-knit Goizueta community.
Want to see Goizueta through the eyes of its students? Explore more stories, reflections, and firsthand experiences on Voice of Goizueta, where students share what shaped their journeys and what comes next.
