Iyanda Channer-Newman started on a pre-law path as a proud Hoya, before finding her passion in finance. She is of Jamaican roots and was brought up in Brooklyn—both of which shaped her positive outlook on life.

After working in the hedge fund industry and turning a side hustle into her very own business, she now runs a financial planning firm in Midtown Manhattan, focusing on helping fellow Hoyas navigate their financial journeys.

Grounded in the belief that “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it,” she approaches her work with humility, always prioritizing family and the act of paying it forward. Her mission is to make a lasting impact, not just through financial success, but by fostering a sense of community and shared growth.