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Alumni spotlights, community editorials, and stories from inside the CBS4A network.
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From Columbia to the C-Suite: A Journey Built on Community
Erin Goldson's trajectory from CBS4A student leader to executive advisor reflects a pattern the network has seen for six decades — talent accelerated by community. In this profile, she reflects on the role mentorship, alumni introductions, and BBSA played in shaping her path.
— Erin Goldson '16
Three Decades of Progress — and What Still Needs to Change
Lauren Pattani graduated in 1997 into a finance industry that looked very different from today. As a senior executive with nearly 30 years of experience, she offers an honest assessment of where Black financial professionals stand — and what CBS4A's next chapter must deliver.
— Lauren Pattani '97
Building at the Intersection of Capital and Community
Gairy Hall represents the CBS4A alumni at the frontier of Black entrepreneurship — operating at the intersection of venture capital, operator experience, and community accountability. His work is a case study in how the network's founder-investor ecosystem can function at its best.
— Gairy Hall '16
The Case for a Living Alumni Database
The CBS4A alumni database represents over 2,600 professional records spanning six decades. In this editorial, we make the case for investing in the infrastructure layer that transforms it from a contact list into a living network — and what that means for the community.
— CBS4A Editorial
The 4A Scholarship Fund: A History and a Vision
Since its founding, the CBS4A scholarship initiative has provided financial support to Columbia Business School students of African descent. Here is the history of how it was built, who it has served, and where it is going.
— CBS4A Editorial
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