Ijeamaka (Ije) Obasi, NYU JD/MBA Student discusses how she co-founded Black Girls Graduate, an online resource dedicated to improving educational attainment and collegiate graduation rates among black women and providing strategies for career advancement. Originally from Chicago, Ije also delves into her journey applying to higher education programs and her experience as a JD/MBA student. In this story, Ije illustrates how one can combine passion for making a social impact with the private sector and how exploring opportunities that may seem unrelated to your path can shape your career and give you a new perspective.

Produced: Sheri Holt
Directed: Derek Fein
Editing and Sound Design: Frank Varrichio
Technical: Bob Kerr & Daniel Thoennesson
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