Eliza Joyner

University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School

“Social, active, organized and loves to experience new things.”

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

Fun Fact About Yourself: Will be a fifth generation Tar Heel!

Undergraduate School and Major: Sewanee: The University of the South, International and Global Studies

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Madison Services Group, Inc., Manager of Government Relations

Aside from your classmates, what was the key part of Kenan-Flagler’s MBA curriculum or programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you? Along with a variety of classes, UNC Kenan-Flagler offers experiential learning programs such as the STAR consulting program that allow students to develop real-world skills before graduation.

What are some advantages you’ve seen in earning your MBA in Chapel Hill? A valuable and expansive alumni network.

What has been your first impression of the Kenan-Flagler MBA students and alumni you’ve met so far. Tell us your best Kenan-Flagler story so far. The alumni and students I’ve met have a strong appreciation for the program, admiring not only the curriculum and professors but also the culture. Alumni frequently describe their time at UNC Kenan-Flagler as some of their best years, and say they wish they could go back!

What course, club or activity excites you the most at Kenan-Flagler? I am most excited to participate in the Carolina Women in Business Club, which advocates for increased representation of women in business. Previously, I worked for a women-owned, women-founded small business, and I understand the importance of female leadership in male-dominated industries.

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: I oversaw the planning and execution of a Congressional Fly-In event in Washington, D.C., which consisted of meetings on Capitol Hill with members of Congress and their staff. The Fly-In event resulted in the creation of several pieces of legislation targeting issues discussed by our clients.

What do you hope to do after graduation (at this point)? I am interested in pursuing a career in consulting.

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