by Iain Laidley | Oct 5, 2023
9 years ago, my family and I left everything behind in search of better educational and career opportunities in this country. Since then, I’ve relentlessly pursued anything that could further my aspirations. While exploring career options, I gravitated towards STEM...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 5, 2023
I became an ATLAS Fellow because I want to build a better future—for myself, for those who have supported me along the way, and for the future faces of finance. As the eldest of three children and the daughter of immigrants, I want to show my siblings that only the...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 5, 2023
As a first-generation American moving to the U.S. in 2017, I realized the importance of joining organizations with people from similar backgrounds as myself, but who are also willing to contribute to my personal and professional development by learning more about...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 5, 2023
Through a high school experience, I was introduced to the world of finance and knew this was the career path for me. When I learned about the ATLAS program, I knew immediately that this was the perfect organization to jumpstart my career in finance. It has been the...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 5, 2023
I joined Atlas Fellows to establish a solid foundation for a successful career in finance. As a first-generation college student, I understood the importance of having a robust support system, and Atlas fulfilled that need perfectly. Their extensive career advising,...