Alicia Sierra

Alicia Sierra is the Director of Human Resources and Diversity at Goizueta Business School of Emory University.1 She has extensive experience in university leadership, with a focus on developing and implementing strategies for human resources, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and community initiatives.1

Sierra's career at Emory University spans nearly three decades, with various roles at Goizueta Business School:

• Director, Human Resources and Diversity (September 2017 - Present)1
• Senior Manager for Human Resources and Diversity (July 2015 - Present)1
• Director for Diversity and Community Initiatives (January 2006 - June 2012)1
• Associate Director of MBA Admissions (May 1998 - January 2006)1
• Assistant Director of MBA Admissions (July 1995 - March 1998)1

Prior to her roles at Goizueta, Sierra worked as an Academic Services Coordinator at Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University (November 1991 - July 1995).1

Sierra's educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Public Relations from Florida A&M University (1984 - 1987)1
• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration from Florida State University (1989 - 1990)1
• Graduate of the Excellence Through Leadership (ETL) Program at Emory University1

Throughout her career, Sierra has received several awards and recognitions, including the Donald R. Keough Award for Excellence (2014) and the Goizueta Business School Staff Excellence Award for Influence (2020).1