Ambassadors
Darden partners with a variety of diversity organizations that strive to increase the representation of minorities, women and other populations historically underrepresented in business and MBA programs. These organizations provide tremendous opportunities for both networking and leadership.
If you have any questions about the diversity organizations below or how they relate to Darden, please feel free to contact these student ambassadors:
The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
Tara Etheridge
Undergraduate Institution: Morgan State University
Undergraduate Major: Business Administration
Summer Internship: L'Oreal USA, Marketing
Post-Darden Plans: L'Oreal USA, Professional Products Division, Marketing
"The Consortium here is my family. We revel in each other's accomplishments, provide encouragement through rocky times, and most of all, have FUN! The opportunity to be a member of the Consortium while attending Darden has made my MBA experience amazing."
Yannick Sikam
Undergraduate Institution: Mercy College
Undergraduate Major: Business Administration
Summer Internship: Wells Fargo, Investment Banking Summer Associate
Post-Darden Plans: Leadership Development Program
"My Darden and Consortium affiliations have both opened up a sea of opportunities I previously was unaware of! The professional access and incredible networks I have been afforded have made me infinitely excited about the prospects of tomorrow. With that, I am even more excited about my continued contribution (both through Darden and via personal initiatives) to the Consortium mission for many years to come."
Forté Foundation
Kathleen Graciela Sheehan
Undergraduate Institution: Georgetown University
Undergraduate Majors: Government and Spanish
Summer Internship: Education Pioneers Graduate School Fellowship
Post-Darden Plans:Education — My experience with Ed Pioneers has opened me up to all of the options for MBAs in the education space. I plan to find a high-impact roke in the Boston area where I can put my skills to use in an education-related setting.
"I commend both the Forté Foundation and Darden for working to bring talented women with bright futures to MBA programs like my own. The experience has been invaluable."
Management Leadership for Tomorrow
Jeffrey Love
Undergraduate Institution: Alabama A&M University
Undergraduate Majors: Accounting
Summer Internship: Wells Fargo Securities - Investment Banking Summer Associate
"Because of MLT and the self-reflective process, I discovered my true passions and aligned my career ambitions. Additionally, MLT provided me with a support network of bright, ambitious peers that inspired me to always strive to reach goals that might seem insurmountable."
Adaobi Nnoli
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
Undergraduate Majors: Business Economics
Summer Internship: JP Morgan - FALP Intern
"MLT opened this MBA door for me and pushed me to reach beyond what I thought was my potential. I AM MLT."
National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Derrick Lange
Undergraduate Institution: University of Arizona
Undergraduate Major: Finance, Spanish (Linguistics), Mexican-American Studies
Summer Internship: Deloitte Consulting
Post-Darden Plans: Consulting, Entrepreneurship
"Darden's curriculum, community and network ensures a transformative experience. NSHMBA has inspired and empowered Hispanics to reach for and attain ever-increasing levels of success."