by Iain Laidley | Jul 31, 2023
Coming from a Hispanic immigrant family that came here with nothing, but strived to work every day to break that cycle of poverty taught me that I can break the cycle as well- becoming first generational college graduate. It’s true that it takes a village to make this...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 12, 2022
Becoming an ATLAS Fellow allowed me to take the foundational basics of finance and apply them to a professional environment. I hope to motivate others with my experiences to show that your age shouldn’t limit the opportunities you can take. With this plethora of...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 12, 2022
I became an ATLAS Fellow because I’ve never missed an opportunity that would help propel my career and life goals. This program has motivated me to be even more optimistic of reaching my goal of becoming a person that helps those who come from similar backgrounds....
by Iain Laidley | Oct 12, 2022
I became an ATLAS Fellow to prove to myself that I am capable of being successful in a career in finance. While I respect and cherish my parents for immigrating to America in search of a better future for me, breaking into the finance industry without any contacts or...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 12, 2022
I chose ATLAS not only to improve my chances of a good career in finance, but to demonstrate to my parents that the sacrifices they have made have been worth it. My parents came to the US from Mexico at the age of 18 for a better life. Learning and growing is...