by Iain Laidley | Oct 5, 2023
Becoming an ATLAS Fellow gave me a unique opportunity to be exposed to the professional world early on, as well as a brilliant community filled with other talented Fellows. As an immigrant, I lacked the connections and knowledge about the financial services industry...
by Iain Laidley | Oct 5, 2023
I often find myself pondering on Hamlet’s infamous “To be or not to be” soliloquy when I consider the world of finance. As a young woman of color, it is evident that I, along with many others, do not fit the image of the ideal candidate to work in the finance...
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....
