by Iain Laidley | Oct 12, 2022
I became an ATLAS Fellow as a way to express my gratitude to my mother. My single mother, who has raised four boys on her own, sacrificed her dream of becoming a biomedical engineer, in order to support my brothers and me in our goals and aspirations. Her support,...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 12, 2022
I am the son of Dominican immigrants who came to the United States for a better life. Neither of my parents attended college. Therefore, when I found my passion for finance and wanted to apply to college, I did not have much guidance or knowledge. However, when I...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 12, 2022
I became an ATLAS Fellow because as a child raised by a single mother, I want to become a strong independent woman and bring back success to the community that was always supportive of me. As an immigrant in the United States, I want to achieve a better life and a...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 12, 2022
I come from a small village in Pakistan full of poverty. My parents left everything behind to ensure a brighter future for me. I want to ensure that their sacrifices were worth it. I’ve been given an opportunity in life not many get, which is to join a prestigious...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 12, 2022
Helen Keller’s inspiring quote, “Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much”, captures the reasons why I joined ATLAS. I’ve always longed to be part of a diverse community of bright, ambitious peers who represent the future of finance. ATLAS Fellows not...
