Ebony D. Thomas
Grads of Life
New Orleans, LA USA
"Never think that you're done learning."
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Ebony D.'s work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Business, and Working with Others
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
Build your own personal board of directors. Surround yourself with people who look like you and people who don't, who can help give you feedback and guidance as you make career moves. It's also important to always be aware of your brand and protect it. Move with respect and professionalism as you move through your career because people will remember that.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Economics, General
Spelman College
Graduate Degree
Finance
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
I was raised in a home where education was non-negotiable—grades came first, always.
2.
I earned my undergraduate degree from Spelman College, which gave me incredible access and opened the door to Wall Street.
3.
I launched my career in finance, landing a job on Wall Street right after graduation.
4.
When the financial markets collapsed in 2007, I went back to school to earn my MBA in finance and investment management.
5.
I transitioned into management consulting, where I spent over a decade leading transformation projects and client engagements.
6.
I led my firm’s largest multicultural business resource group (BRG), deepening my passion for equity and workforce development.
7.
I joined Grads of Life to combine my client strategy background with my commitment to expanding career pathways.
