Emory Impact Investing Group
Adia Barrera is currently the Director of Events and Co-Founder of Be First Goizueta, an initiative aimed at fostering an inclusive community for first-generation students at the Goizueta Business School. Additionally, Adia serves as a DLAMP Scholar at Deloitte, participating in a mentorship program focused on leadership and professional development. As a Consulting Analyst for Emory Consult Your Community, Adia provides pro-bono consulting services to minority and women-owned businesses in Atlanta. Adia is also a Financial Literacy Peer Mentor at Emory University and has held various internship roles, including a Rise@AG Extern at Analysis Group and Early Insights Internship at Insight Sourcing. Adia's educational background includes pursuing Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Economics at Emory University, alongside participating in the Yonsei International Summer School. Prior experience includes serving as the Publicity Chair for the Emory Residence Hall Association and as a Server/Cashier at Rico’s Tacos.
Emory Impact Investing Group
Founded in 2014, Emory Impact Investing Group (EIIG) is Emory University's only undergraduate student-run impact investing organization. Our mission is to provide microloans to local entrepreneurs who lack access to capital. We aim to close the microbusiness gap in traditionally high poverty areas by increasing the number of successful small businesses. We direct our efforts in pursuit of this goal by providing early-stage financing, knowledge, and networks necessary for the sustainable growth of a business.