Morgan Davis

Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management

“Lifelong learner who thrives on complex challenges, creative teams, and big ideas.”

Hometown: Collierville, TN

Fun Fact About Yourself: I met my husband in high school when we co-founded our robotics team and competed at the world championship that same year.

Undergraduate School and Major:

B.S. Mechanical Engineering – The University of Alabama

M.S. Mechanical Engineering – Mississippi State University

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Design Release Engineer – General Motors

What has been your favorite part of Nashville so far? Why? I’m excited to be living in the South again. Nashville is such a vibrant city, and I’ve loved getting to live in a walkable community where it’s easy to meet up with classmates and enjoy the neighborhood day to day. Between the live music, incredible food, and all the ways to explore the city, it’s been a great place to experience my MBA so far, and I can’t wait to keep discovering more.

Aside from your classmates and location, what was the key part of Vanderbilt Owen’s MBA programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you? The small class size and the modular academic system were major draws for me. Owen’s close-knit community makes it easy to build meaningful relationships with classmates and faculty, and that collaborative atmosphere is something I was looking for. I was also really excited about the mod system because it allows you to explore a wide variety of subjects throughout the year. I’m someone who genuinely enjoys learning, so the ability to dive into different disciplines while keeping the pace dynamic was especially appealing.

What course, club or activity have you enjoyed the most so far at Vanderbilt Owen? Held every Thursday evening, Closing Bell has been my favorite activity at Owen. Each week, a different club hosts with food, drinks, and activities bringing everyone together outside of the classroom. One of my favorites so far was the Armed Forces Club’s Veterans Day Closing Bell. Classmates brought gear and photos from their time in service and shared stories from careers most of us knew nothing about. It was one of those evenings where you leave knowing people in a completely different way than you did walking in.

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: One of the accomplishments I’m most proud of in my career was working on accessibility initiatives while at General Motors. I contributed to projects focused on improving the vehicle experience for drivers and passengers with disabilities. Seeing how thoughtful engineering and design can remove barriers and make transportation more accessible was incredibly rewarding; it reinforced how meaningful it is when innovation expands independence and opportunity for underserved groups.

Describe your biggest accomplishment as an MBA student so far? One of my biggest accomplishments during my MBA has been competing in case competitions. These experiences have pushed me to apply what I’m learning in the classroom to real-world business challenges while working under tight timelines with a team. I’ve been fortunate to compete in several competitions with classmates, including qualifying for the Deloitte National Case Competition, where our team placed second overall and received the People’s Choice award.

Beyond the results, the most rewarding part has been the collaboration and problem-solving involved. Working closely with my teammates to build a strategy, pressure-test ideas, and deliver a compelling recommendation in just a few days has been one of the most energizing parts of my MBA experience.

What has been your best memory as an MBA so far? Some of my favorite MBA memories so far have been Vanderbilt football tailgates. Coming from a big football school for undergrad, those Saturdays felt familiar in the best way and quickly became a great opportunity to spend time with classmates and build community within Owen outside the classroom.

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