Gaby Lagos
Tutor
At Empowered Education, Gaby works with students to prepare them for the SAT, guiding them through problem-solving strategies, test-taking techniques, and personalized study plans. With a heart for service and a mind for strategy, she brings warmth, creativity, and firsthand experience to every student interaction.
Gaby’s Journey
Gaby is a first-generation, international student from Honduras. She began her education at the American School of Tegucigalpa (AST) and later pursued a dual degree in Economics and Political Science at Emory University. Currently, she is an MBA Candidate at the Freeman School of Business and a JD Candidate at Tulane Law School.
Her journey has been shaped by a strong commitment to community and equity. As a first-gen Latina, Gaby brings a mission-driven lens to everything she does—grounded in lived experience and a deep desire to create pathways for others like her.
Gaby’s Educational Background
Class of 2017
High School Diploma in Science and Humanities
Class of 2021
BA Economics and Political Science
Current
JD MBA
Professional Experiences
At Emory Impact Investing Group (EIIG)—a student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers pro bono consulting and 0% interest microloans to under-resourced entrepreneurs in Atlanta—Gaby led and contributed in several key roles:
Led People Strategy: Oversaw the talent and internal development functions of one of the first undergraduate-led impact investing groups in the Southeast, focused on supporting Atlanta-based entrepreneurs.
Designed Systems for Long-Term Impact: Restructured internal team roles and the recruitment pipeline to ensure sustainability and institutional knowledge retention as the organization scaled.
Built Inclusive Hiring and Retention Practices: Created more inclusive selection processes and mentorship systems to support diverse team members through their first consulting cycles.
Supported Portfolio Growth: Contributed to executive strategy for loan portfolios and repayment scheduling, aligning talent development with client engagement.
Mission-Driven Leadership: Applied a community-focused, equity-driven approach to organizational planning, drawing on her background and values as a first-gen international student.
