Flexible time between immersion weekends makes full-time work and business ownership manageable

Emily Moore-Awad ‘21 has found she’s able to work full-time while going to grad school and launching her own business. Emily is earning her master’s in Leadership and Organizational Change (LOC) while working as the marketing manager at Bristol ID Technologies. She also owns Moss & Moon Wellness, LLC. “I️’ve been pleasantly surprised that juggling school work with my full-time job, teaching yoga, and managing my business has been sustainable,” Emily said about balancing college and work.

Emily said that the flexible time between each immersion weekend, when she is able to complete the work at her own pace, is what makes the LOC graduate program fit into her busy life. Emily also credits the support she receives from her fellow students, both in and out of the classroom, “Having several people that you can consult with regularly for guidance is greatly beneficial, and it reminds me that I’m not doing this alone.”

She added that she’s looking forward to the summer public engagement practicum, when she and classmates will help local nonprofits refine their business strategies. She expects this practical experience to help her reach the next level of her own career: “I️’d like to grow my company into a multifaceted organization where my employees can be catalysts for change.”