Maleigha Cooper is a MLT MBA PD Fellow and Consortium Member dedicated to driving equitable change at the intersection of business and social impact. With a background in philosophy and African American studies from the University of Georgia (summa cum laude), she brings a nuanced understanding of systemic inequities and a passion for community-centered solutions to her work.
Professionally, Maleigha has spearheaded initiatives that bridge corporate strategy and grassroots advocacy. As the Community Program Coordinator for the West Hollowell Foundation, Maleigha served as the key liaison between city government, real estate developers, and residents, ensuring community priorities were represented in $45 million in neighborhood revitalization projects. She is also the founder of Cocoa Diaries, a nonprofit supporting Black collegiate women, which has awarded $15K in scholarships and engaged 8,500+ members nationwide. Her corporate experience at Chick-fil-A, Inc. includes developing their first HBCU leadership program and optimizing social impact reporting, work that reflects her ability to align business objectives with inclusive growth.
At Fuqua, Maleigha focuses on social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and stakeholder engagement, aiming to redefine how institutions collaborate with communities for sustainable change.