Every year, Forbes compiles lists of 30 impressive individuals under the age of 30 in multiple categories, including sports, Hollywood, social impact, education, healthcare, and just about everything in between. These people have extraordinary skills, far-reaching influence, or positive impact in their fields and industries.
This year, three individuals with ties to Goizueta Business School’s undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program made the list: Evelyn Duan 17BBA, Dumebi Egbuna 18BBA, and Clara Wasserman 26BBA.
What I love so much about these three women being recognized is that this list not only honors their efforts individually, but also shows the range and versatility of our amazing BBA students.
Andrea, Hershatter, Associate Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management and Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education
“Evelyn was a finance superstar from the moment she entered the undergraduate BBA program and Dumebi was always insightful, creative, and people oriented, as I had the good fortune to witness firsthand when she took my entrepreneurship class,” says Andrea Hershatter, associate professor in the practice of organization and management and senior associate dean of undergraduate education. “It’s incredible that Clara is just starting out and has already accomplished so much. In addition to founding an important youth advocacy venture, she is completing a BBA depth in organization and management, a political science major in Emory College, and her Master of Accounting. It is such a privilege to have these wonderful women represent the undergraduate BBA program.”
Dumebi Egbuna: Social Impact
Dumebi Egbuna 18BBA launched Chezie with her brother, Toby, after they both faced the difficulties of navigating corporate America as Black, Nigerian immigrants. Although the pair’s original idea was a variation of Glassdoor, a company review website, the duo now works with people teams at companies to create a more inclusive and safe work environment by leveraging the impact of employee resource groups.
The company handles the data-driven, administrative side of DEI initiatives and employee communities so that the companies can focus on the bigger picture, filling any gaps that exist in the staff experience. Egbuna actually began the company while she was still working full-time at IBM.
“Building something from scratch has been one of the most challenging-yet-rewarding experiences of my life,” says Egbuna. “As founders, my brother and I are fully responsible for the success of this business. While that pressure is real, it’s also what makes the wins feel so meaningful.”
Egbuna says seeing Chezie recognized by Forbes has been on her vision board for years.
“More than anything, I want to look back on my life and know that I’ve left my mark on the world. This honor is a reminder that I’m doing work that truly matters. I want people who look like me to be able to show up authentically in any space, and knowing that I’m helping create safe, inclusive workplaces makes this recognition even more meaningful,” says Egbuna.
Evelyn Duan: Finance
Evelyn Duan 17BBA is the vice president at Sixth Street Partners, a global investment firm. In her role, Duan primarily works with software companies and has contributed $500 million in investments to major corporations, including Bloomreach, SnapLogic, Veracode, and Heap.
In response to her recognition by Forbes, Duan said on LinkedIn, “[I feel] incredibly honored to be named a Forbes 30 Under 30 in finance. [I’m grateful] to be part of the team at Sixth Street, where I’ve had the privilege to learn, grow, and contribute.”
Beyond her 9-5, Duan also serves as a mentor. She uses her experiences as a first-generation immigrant to help other international students through Ascend, a global network for Pan-Asian professionals.
Clara Wasserman: Social Media
In June 2020, Clara Wasserman 26BBA was stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic—and constantly online.
“I felt that my usage of social media was not benefiting my mental health,” recalls Wasserman.
At the time, she watched an interview by the YouTube channel Jubilee, interviewing a teenager named Emma Lembke. The conversation was about digital wellness and social media advocacy. After watching the interview, Wasserman reached out to Lembke, and the two co-founded LOG OFF.
The youth-led nonprofit provides children, teenagers, and young adults with the tools and resources to create healthier relationships with social media and online platforms. They also host events and campaigns, such as their recent “Forks Up, Phones Down” movement aimed at staying present when eating with friends and family.
“What I truly appreciate and value about my work at LOG OFF is that I can see a real-time difference in how our advocacy impacts people’s lives and their perspectives on social media,” says Wasserman, who assists with fundraisers, campaign conception, designing educational material, and facilitating marketing with other organizations as co-founder.
For Wasserman, the Forbes recognition is “surreal.” This partnership and project began when she was in high school. To receive such a significant honor while still in college has been gratifying.
“For the organization to receive such a nod from Forbes really propels our mission and energizes us to keep on moving forward. It shows that our work matters to people, and there’s still so much work left to do.”
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