by Iain Laidley | Oct 5, 2023
I never had a clear idea of what I wanted to pursue, but I knew whatever I did, I had to be successful. Being the daughter of immigrants and the 1st born child, I was supposed to be the family’s role model. Though I am grateful for my parents’ sacrifices, it was...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 5, 2023
As a Muslim, Sri Lankan-American, I truly did not see any role models in the field of finance that I could look up to or ask for advice. My whole mantra growing up was “save, save, save your money,” and I was never taught to invest. I joined ATLAS because...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 5, 2023
I became an ATLAS Fellow because of the community and life-long support that ATLAS offers. Being around a diverse group of high-achieving people with similar goals and aspirations is just as valuable as the scholarship itself. I am proud to be a part of ATLAS because...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 5, 2023
During my teenage years, I became really interested in business and finance. At first, I thought that going to college would be enough to lead me to success in the finance world. However, being both African-American and a first-generation college student, I quickly...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 5, 2023
As a first-gen college student and granddaughter of Polish immigrants, I want to break the cycle of surviving paycheck to paycheck in my family. I would never discount the insight into college life I have received from my older siblings, but it’s hard for them to...
