Snapshots

From sociology to chemistry, Keegan Beans embraced electives to broaden his perspective, which, along with the business literacy he acquired at Leeds, helped him land a role with a Big 4 firm in Denver.

As he prepares to graduate this December, Abdulla Al fadhli knows his finance degree won't just pay dividends in business expertise—it's built a reserve of confidence he can trust for life.

Kira Starick has found the sweet spot between well-being and academic success at Leeds, finding opportunities for growth, leadership and global experiences.

John Afdem (MBA ’27), a High Growth Venture Fellow, returned to university after 12 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Army, bringing his leadership skills to the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Leeds.

Camryn Quartaroli isn't taking any shortcuts in her senior year—instead, she's doubling down on studying for herreal estate broker's license, serving as a peer innovation coach and taking advantage of every opportunity that Leeds offers.

Richard L. Wobbekind is the 2025 recipient of the William H. Baughn Award for Faculty.

Kate M. Harris is the 2025 recipient of the Leeds Young Alumni Achievement Award.

Jeremy May is the 2025 recipient of the Leeds Distinguished Alumni Lifetime Service Award.

Amanda Freeberg Donovan is the 2025 recipient of the Leeds Luminary Award.

Maria Julia Maymone (Bus’29) is no stranger to blazing her own trail. A native of Brazil, she has already written two books and is on her third, and she aims to graduate in three years to pursue a global career in corporate law.