CASE Impact Scholars

My passion for child safety began in 2012 when a widely publicized abuse case made me realize that laws and punishment weren’t enough—real change had to come through education. I joined Teach for India to better understand the systemic challenges at the grassroots level. Teaching fifty 10-year-olds for two years was a deeply personal journey […]

Rebekka Nickman holds a Bachelor’s of Music from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. While in undergrad, she interned with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center and discovered that she was more interested in the business side of the arts than the performing side. Upon graduation, she worked for an arts education non-profit in Washington, […]

Toluwalase is a passionate advocate for using finance as a tool to drive positive social and environmental change. With a background in investment banking and impact investing, Tolu has extensive experience working in high-pressure financial environments. His career has focused on advancing renewable energy solutions in Nigeria and Africa, where he has been deeply involved […]

Shriya Boppana is a gender and sex crime activist focusing on anti-sex trafficking and sexual health education. Through her organization, Becoming A Voice, she specializes in saving individuals from sex trafficking rings, holding child sexual health education workshops, and reintegrating survivors of sexual and domestic abuse back into society. Shriya graduated from Carnegie Mellon University […]

My name is Oderachukwu Ugwu, but you can call me Odera. I’m a Nigerian-American who grew up in the Midwest. Before starting business school, I worked in asset management. I’m deeply passionate about creating positive change in health equity and education. I’m thrilled to dive deeper into impact investing within the life sciences and education […]

Paige Cheatham is dedicated to assisting underserved low-income and minority communities. She began her career at Accenture, where she quickly immersed herself in corporate citizenship and became a relationship manager for multiple partners, overseeing a range of pro bono projects. With a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Wellesley College, she aims to leverage her […]

Sean Eagan is passionate about providing resources and opportunities for underrepresented communities. Sean graduated from Emory University and started his career at Nielsen in marketing analytics. While working at Nielsen, he became a director at Out for Undergrad (O4U), a nonprofit providing personal and professional resources for LGBTQ+ undergraduate students. Sean leads the organization’s first-ever […]

Marit Vangrow is a dynamic advocate for leveraging the power and influence of the private sector to drive meaningful social change. With a track record of impactful work in both non-profit and corporate environments, Marit is committed to challenging conventional boundaries and fostering innovative partnerships. Before joining Team Fuqua, Marit played a pivotal role at […]

Prior to Fuqua, Kayla dedicated her career to the growth and success of a New York City-based FinTech company, joining as an early team member shortly after its Series A fundraising. Specializing in Business Operations, she has developed an expertise in process development, forecasting, and data strategy. In addition to her professional work, Kayla is […]

Jordana Roat is passionate about social impact in the digital health space. Before coming to Fuqua, she worked in marketing, marketing operations, and project management at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, a nonprofit community center, and she is a proud graduate of Barnard College. Jordana is looking forward to gaining a deep understanding of the […]