Ana Maria Pliego

CASE Fellow

Before Fuqua, I spent some time working in business strategy, where I enjoyed solving problems and learning how organizations make decisions. At the same time, I knew that I was most energized when I was building communities, mentoring others, or leading initiatives that created opportunities beyond the everyday job.


That is what drew me many of the leadership opportunities at Fuqua. I’ve always believed that business can be a great way to create social impact, and I wanted to learn from people who share that mindset while contributing to my community. Whether through CASE, admissions, student organizations, or volunteer work, I try to give back because I believe supporting others today helps shape leaders who will lead with our community’s wellbeing tomorrow.


In the long run, I hope to bring what I learn from the for-profit world into the nonprofit sector in Mexico. My goal is to help mission-driven organizations operate with the same rigor and sustainability as successful businesses, so they can create lasting impact in the communities they serve.