Nidah Goheer

Emory University, Goizueta Business School

“Atlanta native passionate about food, travel and stand-up comedy.”

Hometown: Snellville, GA

Fun Fact About Yourself: I visited 15 cities in Europe this summer solo in England, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Undergraduate School and Major: Georgia Tech, Economics & International Affairs

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Triage Consulting Group, Senior Consultant

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: I felt accomplished developing close relationships with my clients at several different hospital billing offices around the Midwest and Southeast. It felt fulfilling to recover money that will eventually improve a hospital’s bottom line.

What quality best describes the MBA classmates you’ve met so far and why? Ambitious.

Aside from your classmates, what was the key factor that led you to choose this program for your full-time MBA and why was it so important to you? A city like Atlanta that is both affordable and vibrant.

What club or activity are you looking most forward to in business school? Women’s Association

What led you to pursue an MBA at this point in your career? I wanted to pivot out of healthcare.

How did you decide if an MBA was worth the investment? I researched the starting salaries of most MBA’s and compared to the Cost of Attendance along with scholarships.

What other MBA programs did you apply to? None.

How did you determine your fit at various schools? I went to Forte Forum last Summer and spoke with the relevant campus representatives that gave me a sense of recruiting at each school. Poets & Quants was a helpful resource in determining happiness and culture at specific schools.

What was your defining moment and how did it shape who you are? I traveled solo in Europe this summer for six weeks. After navigating cities via trains, planes, and cars, I have increased confidence as a woman, as well as a new perspective on different cultures and people.

What do you plan to do after you graduate? I would like to work in management consulting at a large firm.

Where do you see yourself in five years? Currently deciding.