Jackie Conner

Jackie Conner is the Associate Dean of Executive MBA Programs at Emory University's Goizueta Business School.13 She oversees the student experience and delivery models for goal-seeking executives in the Executive MBA program.1 Conner has a strong educational background, holding a BS in Mathematics from Spelman College, an MS in Information Design and Technology from Georgia Institute of Technology, and an EdD in Educational Psychology from the University of Southern California.1

Throughout her career, Conner has provided oversight and governance for business programs and implemented curriculum development processes for in-person and online programs at top-tier business schools, medical schools, and Fortune 500 companies like IBM.1 She is passionate about improving learning experiences for adult learners.1

Under Conner's leadership, Goizueta's Executive MBA program has achieved notable rankings:

• 13th nationally by Poets & Quants (2023)2
• 9th nationwide according to Financial Times (2024)3

Conner emphasizes the program's focus on building principled leaders who can immediately add organizational value.3 She highlights the program's flexibility, offering on-campus, hybrid, and fully online formats to meet the needs of busy working professionals.3