Prowess, Personified

GOAL-ORIENTED AND DRIVEN BY CREATIVITY, discipline, and execution, Ssyuan “Sara” Wang is approaching the new Master of Analytical Finance degree with the same determination. As part of the program’s first class, Wang hopes to build on analysis skills she honed while serving as a financial analyst for the Emory Impact Investing Group.

“I expect the program to not only sharpen my technical skills in finance, but also improve my networking skills,” Wang says, praising faculty experience and connections. “After connecting and talking to the degree faculty, I immediately decided to apply to this program.”

Originally from Taiwan, Wang’s talent for analysis and growth is complemented by recognized prowess in classical piano performance. While earning her BBA from Goizueta, she also earned a degree in music from Emory College of Arts and Sciences. Earlier this year, Wang was honored with the Sudler Award for graduating seniors who have demonstrated remarkable promise in the performing or creative arts.

Always challenge-ready, Wang also entered and won Best Emory Spirit in 2022 for an image she created using an AI design software, which she submitted in a competition to be featured as the cover for Emory Magazine

Both business-savvy and inspired, Wang credits the community around her for creating a supportive educational environment in which she could flourish.

“The solid education Goizueta provides ensures my technical skills in being a future financial analyst,” she shares, citing continuous reinforcement of student integrity and work ethic. “The diversity of Emory students gives me an open mindset, allowing me to be more accepting of others’ opinions, and encouraging me to think of different perspectives.”

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5 DEI Words You Need to Know

EMORY BUSINESS MAGAZINE sat down with the Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Ama Ampadu-Fofie to pick her brain on the top DEI vocabulary words that people should know, starting with the basics.

Diversity: Often representational, related to demography. “It’s a complex interplay of social identities and issues,” says Ampadu-Fofie. “There are varied aspects of differences, such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies, global locations, and cultures.”

Equity: Fairness and equality of resources for all.

Inclusion: The degree of diversity in a situation or group where everyone is visible, heard, and considered.

Belonging: “Diversity typically means proportionate representation, and inclusion means everyone is visible, heard, considered, and included,” explains Ampadu-Fofie. “However, belonging is the feeling of being treated fairly and like a full, thriving member of the larger community.”

Microaggression: A comment or action that unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced action. “Over time, these microaggressions can isolate and alienate those on the receiving end and affect their health and wellbeing,” says Ampadu-Fofie.