Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Malcolm Jermaine Henry, Emory University (Goizueta)

Malcolm Jermaine Henry

Emory University, Goizueta Business School

“A determined Black American with a purpose to lift others as I climb.”

Hometown: Sacramento, CA / Bowie, MD

Fun Fact About Yourself:
I was a percussion section leader for the Howard University Showtime Marching Band.

Undergraduate School and Major: Howard University; B.B.A. in International Business & Information Systems

What makes Atlanta such a great place to earn an MBA?
The culture, weather, cost of living, people, and variety of activities within Georgia make Atlanta an excellent place to earn an MBA.

Aside from your classmates and location, what was the key part of Emory Goizueta’s MBA programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you?
The small, intimate cohort size was a major factor in my decision. Building deep, meaningful, and lifelong relationships was a top priority for me, and Goizueta’s size facilitated this process.

What course, club, or activity excites you the most at Emory Goizueta? I am most excited about becoming a Fellow at the Center for Alternative Investments (CAI). The Center will provide valuable knowledge and relationships to support my long-term philanthropy goals.

What is your unique quality that will enable you to make a big contribution to the Class of 2026? Why? My flexibility and agility allow me to be effective in various pivotal situations, which will be beneficial when collaborating with my Class of 2026 colleagues.

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: Leading the de-integration and data migration of 30+ Firmwide Technology Systems between Goldman Sachs and GreenSky as a Product Manager.

Looking ahead two years, what would make your MBA experience successful? Securing a full-time role with one of my top-choice companies while developing my skills and relationships to support my long-term goals in philanthropy, venture capital, and private equity.

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