She thought, what the heck? What could it hurt? While scrolling through the morning news digest, Emma stumbled across an article about a Harley-Davidson internship.Įmma is the kind of girl who loves adventure and new experiences, who finds growth in doing unfamiliar things, so even though she had never been on a motorcycle, never even been on the back of one, the idea of spending the summer on an iconic Harley-Davidson, traveling the country and meeting new people, intrigued her. Doing the right thing, being fair and honest, is paramount to repairing the world–noble goals for sure.īut first, she had the summer ahead, a time to relax and regroup before diving back into academia. With technology dominating today’s culture, she believes keeping a watchful eye on ethics is more important than ever–not just on a personal level, but on a global level. She will continue her studies in Urban Design to get a better base in societal problem solving, but she will also get a Master’s in Divinity for a stronger foundation in ethics. I am very interested in technology, governance and design.Įmma applied that love of design in creating her own graduate program, one to help achieve her big picture goals. After four and half years as a part of Google’s Global Communications and Public Affairs team–working in Tokyo for the last couple of years–she was ready to push her ideas for improving cyber-ethics to the next level, to bring a sense of being present to the world of technology.īy attending graduate school at Harvard this fall, I hope to develop a unique skill set and perspective that will allow me to travel the world helping to solve problems and answer big questions with the world’s top companies, governments and organizations. ![]() With summer fast approaching, the Stanford graduate had a lot to think about. That ride is about to take a detour.įlashback several weeks ago when motorcycles were the last thing on Emma’s mind. Traveling, especially solo, teaches me to smile through difficulty and always find the good because bumps and curves are just part of the ride. From absorbing new cultures through art, food and meeting new people to getting a sense of a place through its architecture and common spaces, travel reminds me that there are so many (great and diverse) ways to be alive. In a new place, awareness is heightened and the blinders of everyday life are off. Traveling is transformative on many levels. Over the last nine years, she has traveled to twenty-five countries. Those decisions have guided her to travel the world, and she has seen a lot of it. I am Nigerian and Jewish, my parents are both public servants and the principle of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) is very important to me and helps guide my decisions. Because of the limited electricity, Emma witnessed how present the people were, how much more in tune they were with the world around them. ![]() Those values began with her parents and grew more profound after spending time in the Nigerian village of Egba where her father grew up. One of the key principles in my approach to life is pursuing experiences that encourage growth and evolution. But there’s so much more to life, like making real connections with people, yourself, your community–fundamentals we should all focus more on.įor Emma Ogiemwanye, this is the core of her belief, and the best way, she believes, to Find Your Freedom. I know I’m guilty of falling into the social media rabbit hole. Long Beach, CA – Life in the present often escapes us, thanks to cell phones, television, and the constant stimulus of our daily lives.
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