Reaching Out MBA

For our next ROMBA Student Organizer spotlight, we want to highlight Maressa! Maressa Guynn (she/her) is a second-year MBA student at the Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business. She completed her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the US Naval Academy and subsequently served for 10 years in the US Navy as a Naval Flight Officer, flying the E-2C Hawkeye. This year, Maressa will serve on the board of the Tepper Veterans Association and Out&Allied, the Tepper LGBTQIA club. She is using her time at Tepper to transition into consulting and is currently a Summer Associate Intern at McKinsey & Company in the DC office. Maressa is the co-author of the Consulting Case Competition, where MBA students will analyze and propose a solution to a challenging business case for an LA-based LGBTQIA company. Have you read through our full agenda yet? Check out the full conference agenda, speaker information, and more on our website here https://bit.ly/3zxQhGJ. The last day for early bird pricing is Sunday, August 25th so be sure to register this weekend!

Exciting News! ROMBA and the new PRIZM Conference are just around the corner! Help us empower 40 talented LGBTQ students and professionals by donating today. Your support opens doors to new career opportunities and strengthens our community's influence in business. Donate and make a difference! #ROMBA2024 #PRIZM2024 #LGBTQBusiness #FutureLeaders #DonateNow https://bit.ly/3OJkjy9

The ROMBA Conference is right around the corner, and there's no better way to get inspired than by hearing directly from those who’ve experienced it! We are excited to share "Empowering Queer Futures: The Impact of ROMBA", a video that highlights the stories of people within the Reaching Out community who have discovered the transformative impact of Reaching Out MBA and the ROMBA Conference. The ROMBA Conference is more than just an event—it's a catalyst for change, fostering community, diversity, and success within the LGBTQ business community. We'd like to thank Sasha Rodriguez Kolodkin, Anita Cohen, Sedric Nesbitt, Meredith Tierney-Beed, Patrick Macias, and Jeric H. for sharing their ROMBA journeys. Watch the video to hear more about how the ROMBA Conference has empowered them as LGBTQ MBA students and alumni to build meaningful connections, advance their careers, and make an impact in business. Join us in LA next month for the 2024 ROMBA Conference and see how you too can flourish within the LGBTQ business community!

Don't miss out - early bird pricing for ROMBA 2024 ends on August 25th! Secure your spot today for the largest gathering of LGBTQ MBAs & business leaders. Register now and save before prices go up! In addition, the last day to book a hotel room at our discount group rate is September 4th, so act now to lock in the best prices available for ROMBA 2024. See you in LA! Register today: https://lnkd.in/eatcbewD

Meet Bryan, our next ROMBA Student Organizer Spotlight! Bryan Gaa is a second-year MBA student at the University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business. He has a passion for consulting, which shines through in his role as a co-organizer of the case competition track. After retiring from the military, he transitioned into consulting, bringing over 22 years of naval experience, including extensive expertise in managing and maintaining advanced technical systems. He achieved his PMP certification during his MBA program and is deeply committed to the LGBTQ community and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives. Stay tuned next week to learn more about Bryan's co-organizer, Maressa! ROMBA early bird pricing ends on August 25th which is fast approaching. Be sure to check out our website for the full agenda and register today at https://bit.ly/2RU5Rs9.

We’re excited to share that our organization was recently featured in an article by the Bay Area Reporter, highlighting our mission to support LGBTQ MBA students and professionals! The article covers how we are building a strong, inclusive network through our conferences, fellowship program, and community events. It also features insights from our Executive Director, Aidan Currie, who discusses the growth of LGBTQ representation in business and the power of visibility in leadership, and how we plan to further that growth with the addition of our newest conference, PRIZM. The article also highlights stories from Board Member Jevan Soo Lenox, as well as 2024 ROMBA Organizers Shikhar S. and Cullen Quigley. Check out the article to learn more about how we’re connecting and uplifting LGBTQ business professionals across industries and read more about Aidan, Jevan, Shikhar, and Cullen's ROMBA journeys!

As the PRIZM Conference approaches, we're excited to highlight the amazing educators who will be speaking at the event. Join us in welcoming Dr. Rebecca Heino, PhD, Professor of Clinical Management and Organization. With expertise in cross-cultural intelligence, leadership, and organizational behavior, Dr. Heino brings a wealth of knowledge to our PRIZM agenda. Her global experience includes executive education with clients like KPMG, Rio Tinto, and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. Don't miss the chance to learn from her and other top speakers. Check out our full PRIZM agenda and speakers on our website https://bit.ly/3Aj8ptm.

At the ROMBA Conference, students forge valuable connections with peers and top LGBTQ executives, opening doors to new career opportunities. Support their journey by donating to help one of our 40 students this summer! #ROMBA2024 #PRIZM2024 #LGBTQBusiness #FutureLeaders #DonateNow https://bit.ly/3OJkjy9

We are officially 50 days out from the 2024 ROMBA Conference! We cannot wait to see you all there enjoying dynamic panel discussions and workshops put together by our student organizers. Our next spotlight is Akshay Pandey a 2nd year MBA student at the University of Rochester - Simon Business School. Born and raised in India, he holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Prior to his MBA, Akshay amassed four years of experience in management consulting. His passion for solving complex business problems motivated him to pursue graduate school. This year, Akshay is serving as the Vice President of Simon Pride Alliance (Simon's LGBTQIA club). Akshay has curated the Consulting track events for this year’s conference and will lead a session where top recruiters share insights on how to stand out as a candidate. As a reminder, the cutoff date for the ROMBA room block is fast approaching on August 28th. More information about the room blocks is provided on the registration confirmation page once you complete your registration. Head to our website to check out our exciting agenda and register today! https://bit.ly/2RU5Rs9

Our next 2024 ROMBA Organizer is Cullen Quigley. Cullen is an MBA candidate at the USC Marshall School of Business and he is leading the Tech track for this year's ROMBA. Hailing from NYC, Quigley brings to LA an illustrious entertainment and media career with roles at Macy’s, TED Conferences, Showtime, and the Miss Universe Organization. With a B.S. in Journalism from Ohio University, he excels in public speaking and storytelling. Quigley is USC’s first part-time MBA student to receive the Reaching Out MBA Fellowship and holds a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate from Indiana University. At USC Marshall, he serves as a Student Ambassador, VP of Partnerships in the Graduate Marketing Association, and Chief of Conferences in Marshall Pride. A Dayton, Ohio native, he credits his success to his Midwestern roots. Quigley is excited to champion LA. Fight on! Are you fired up for ROMBA 2024 yet? Don't forget to register today at https://bit.ly/45e3MMC.