The HBS African American Student Union (AASU) strives to be an extended family for its members from the moment they decide to attend HBS, through the transition to second year, and beyond graduation. Here we profile two AASU members who attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) about their experiences before and during the MBA program. Kristen Shipley (MBA 2024) Where is your hometown and which HBCU did you attend? My hometown is Baltimore, Maryland and I attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT). What was your pre-MBA industry and role? Before HBS, I worked in tech as a Product Marketing Manager on the YouTube Ads Marketing and Google for Startup teams. I also interned as a summer Investment Analyst at Obvious Ventures, an early-stage venture firm, where I focused on consumer brands and women’s health/FemTech. I also have experience working in the House of Representatives as a congressional intern. Why did you choose to attend an HBCU? After going on an HBCU college tour, I fell in love with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The people I met made me feel like I was part of the Aggie family. Inspired by the courage of […]
African American Student Union Spotlight on HBCUs
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