Stern Chats : Amazing Stories Of The Nyu Stern Community

Ijeamaka (Ije) Obasi, NYU JD/MBA Student discusses how she co-founded Black Girls Graduate, an online resource dedicated to improving educational attainment and collegiate graduation rates among black women and providing strategies for career advancement. Originally from Chicago, Ije also delves into her journey applying to higher education programs and her experience as a JD/MBA student. In this story, Ije illustrates how one can combine passion for making a social impact with the private sector and how exploring opportunities that may seem unrelated to your path can shape your career and give you a new perspective. Produced: Sheri Holt Directed: Derek Fein Editing and Sound Design: Frank Varrichio Technical: Bob Kerr & Daniel Thoennesson - Send us a tweet: twitter.com/sternchats Check out some photos: www.instagram.com/sternchats/ Send us an email: sternchats@gmail.com