“Having these insights has enabled me to contribute in a better and more strategic way in my current role at the firm and has provided me with tools and skills that I can share with others in our organization, which will ultimately help our clients.”
What she took away from the EMBA program
“I highly recommend the Executive MBA program at Olin. It is truly a life-changing experience. It helps you to come into your own in a completely different way. It exposes you to people like yourself and people from different industries.”
On faculty accessibility
“The staff and the professors are just amazing—really first class and attentive to each student.”
Impact on her career
Pitts says the impact of the EMBA program has been “invaluable,” increasing her confidence and providing a more holistic approach to business problems.
“Having these insights has enabled me to contribute in a better and more strategic way in my current role at the firm and has provided me with tools and skills that I can share with others in our organization, which will ultimately help our clients.”
An evolving leadership style
“I think I'm a very inclusive leader. What I mean by that is really valuing the contributions that everyone around me brings to the table, but also challenging individuals to really be the best that they can be. And I think the Executive MBA challenged me.”
Emily Pitts
General Partner and Head of Inclusion and Diversity, Edward Jones
Previous Employment
Investment Representative, Charles Schwab
Operations Controller, Dean Witter Reynolds
Operations, Merrill Lynch
Background
Education: BA, Business Administration & Marketing, Clark Atlanta University
Licenses: NASD Securities Series 7 and 63
