Booth checked all my boxes for an MBA program with its flexible curriculum and resources for social impact. Chicago is a great place to study economic development. I am impressed by how public, private, and nonprofit groups have mobilized to grow the city’s innovation ecosystem - especially around life sciences and quantum computing.
I am passionate about building strong regional economies that enable resiliency and economic mobility. Unlocking the potential of America’s cities – especially those in flyover states – holds the promise of creating significant opportunity for underinvested communities and populations, resourcing critical technologies that would not have otherwise reached the market, and solidifying America’s global competitiveness. I plan to be involved in inclusive economic development in a meaningful way.
Economic development is highly multidisciplinary and constantly changing. Booth’s emphasis on teaching foundational skills across multiple areas of business is exactly the kind of training I need to tackle difficult problems with creativity and accuracy.
Through the Rustandy Center’s Alumni Board Connect program, Boothies are using their MBAs to make a meaningful impact on social and environmental issues.
Helping Nonprofits Thrive
Booth students reflect on Black History Month and share how their identities have played an important role in shaping them.
A Celebration of the Black Community
After 8 years of visionary leadership, Christina Hachikian, AB ’02, MBA ’07, will transition to faculty role; Caroline Grossman, ’03, will continue center’s commitment to social impact as new executive director.
Rustandy Center Announces Leadership Transition
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