After a lifetime in aviation, American Airlines Captain Mike Reindl is bringing decades of high-stakes leadership experience to Darden and learning to see business from a new perspective.
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Hiba Anwar (Class of 2028) brings a background in neuroscience, public health and research with major pharmaceutical companies to Darden. The Freeland and Franklin Fellowship helps support her MBA as she pursues a career in healthcare finance.
In this inspiring founder story, Darden School of Business student Christina Washington shares how mentorship, community, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University of Virginia helped her turn a deeply personal vision into — a company helping people celebrate without compromising their faith or health through non-alcoholic beverages and an alcohol-free events discovery app. Alongside Darden alum and entrepreneur Patt Eagan, co-founder of Common Wealth Crush in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Christina reflects on the challenges of building a startup from the ground up, the importance of authentic relationships, and the encouragement that helped her keep going when the journey felt uncertain.
