Jessilyn Boakye-Donkor (she/her)
- Programme: MBA
- Nationality: Ghanaian American
Education: Bachelors in Business Management and Masters in International Business, University of Florida, US; graduated in 2019
Pre-MBA industry: Consulting
Pre-MBA role: Senior Consultant, Protiviti
Clubs: Black in Business (Vice President of Community), Retail, Luxury and Consumer Club (Conference – Supervisor), Social Impact (London Trek)
About me: I was born in Ghana and moved to the US at a young age, where I grew up in Tampa, Florida. I graduated from the University of Florida with a combined degree in Business Management and International Business. After graduation, I joined Protiviti as a consultant in their business performance improvement practice, where I spent five years working with clients across financial services and technology. My work focused on risk management, sustainability and managed services.
I decided to pursue the MBA programme at LBS to transition from consulting into product strategy, working at the intersection of fashion and sustainability. I also wanted to expand my global network and strengthen my business acumen in this space. LBS aligned perfectly with these goals, and the experience has exceeded my expectations thus far. It has been inspiring to learn in such a diverse, vibrant environment while pursuing my career aspirations in London, one of the world’s leading fashion capitals.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, capturing moments through film photography and running.
Three topics I can be approached about: Retail and sustainability; Black in Business; career pivots.
Email: jessilynb.mba2027@london.edu