The Society for Advancement of Management proudly recognizes Angelina Boden as a 2025 Regional Outstanding Student Award recipient. This honor celebrates her academic excellence, leadership, and personal growth as an emerging business professional.
Angelina is currently pursuing her MBA in Accounting at Clayton State University, where she maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA. Her dedication to learning is matched by a series of notable achievements, including recognition from the Atlanta CPA Society, a CMA Scholarship, and her role as a regional finalist in the 2025 CFA Research Challenge. She combines deep technical skill with a relentless commitment to improvement.
Her resume reveals a student with both academic and applied experience. From federal tax preparation and bookkeeping to tutoring undergraduate students as a graduate teaching assistant, Angelina consistently demonstrates precision and care in her work. She is proficient in tools like QuickBooks, Excel, and Access, and has a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied mathematics. She approaches challenges with a mindset grounded in efficiency, organization, and teamwork.
What makes Angelina’s story even more compelling is the way she has embraced growth outside the classroom. In her personal reflection, she describes the impact of participating in the SAM Case Competition, where she collaborated with a dedicated team of women to solve complex business problems. Through late nights of strategic planning and intense revision, she gained a deeper appreciation for the value of feedback, compromise, and persistence.
Perhaps the most significant part of her SAM experience came in facing a long-standing personal challenge: public speaking. Angelina openly shares how stepping onto a stage to present to judges required her to confront discomfort and fear. Instead of shying away, she used the opportunity to build poise, confidence, and a strong sense of self. These are the types of moments that shape true leaders.
Dr. Reza Kheirandish, her faculty advisor and professor at Clayton State, highlights Angelina’s standout qualities in his recommendation. He notes her academic strength, communication skills, and drive to develop professionally. “Angelina is an exceptional student,” he writes, “and what sets her apart is her willingness to embrace challenges. Her determination and ability to thrive under pressure make her a valuable asset to any organization.”
Angelina’s accomplishments reflect not just hard work but a willingness to push beyond her comfort zone. Her journey is filled with milestones that signal promise for the future of the business profession. Whether solving problems in a case competition or mentoring peers in accounting principles, she approaches every opportunity with humility, purpose, and heart.
The Society for Advancement of Management is honored to celebrate Angelina Boden for her achievements. She represents the best of what the organization strives to support: intelligence, integrity, and the courage to grow.
Congratulations, Angelina, on this well-earned recognition.