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...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 12, 2022
I became an ATLAS Fellow because I believe I have agency in controlling the direction of my life. As an immigrant from China and a low-income, first-generation college student, I have always strived to better my and my family members’ lives. My inspiration has always...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 12, 2022
As a first-generation college student and child of immigrants, I knew that achieving my goal of having a career in the financial services industry would be no easy task. I became an ATLAS Fellow to overcome these obstacles by gaining exposure to the finance industry...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 12, 2022
As the daughter of Albanian immigrants who sacrificed so much to provide a better life for me, I understand the importance of taking advantage of amazing opportunities. In the future I want to be in a position where I can have an impact on those who grew up similarly...
