Here are the mentors that participate in the Brandes RISE Mentorship Program. We’ve provided synopses of their professional background and Q&A to amplify the experience and motivation they will bring to program participants.
Nicole Musser is a Research Associate on the Financials Team. She earned her MSc in Management from London Business School and her BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California. Prior to joining Brandes in 2023, she was a Business Development and Strategy intern at American Express.
Q: What led you to volunteer for this program?
A: The range of fields students can choose from is exciting but can also be daunting. The program is an exceptional vehicle for young women to consider what a career in investment management entails. I hope the program will encourage more women to pursue a career in this industry, as lack of information seems to be one of the barriers. I am thankful for those who have guided me in my career thus far and am eager to be a part of more young professionals’ journeys.
Nicole Musser is a Research Associate on the Financials Team. She earned her MSc in Management from London Business School and her BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California. Prior to joining Brandes in 2023, she was a Business Development and Strategy intern at American Express.
Q: What led you to volunteer for this program?
A: The range of fields students can choose from is exciting but can also be daunting. The program is an exceptional vehicle for young women to consider what a career in investment management entails. I hope the program will encourage more women to pursue a career in this industry, as lack of information seems to be one of the barriers. I am thankful for those who have guided me in my career thus far and am eager to be a part of more young professionals’ journeys.