Thriving Where You Are: Building Big Careers Beyond Big Cities

Name: Thriving Where You Are: Building Big Careers Beyond Big Cities
Start: 2025-09-08T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-09-08T17:00:00.000Z

Monday, September 8, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

Webinar

258 attending

WEBINAR

Monday, September 8, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

Event details

In today’s world of global teams and evolving technology, one thing is clear: to have a fulfilling career you are not required a move to a major metropolis. In this dynamic global conversation, we’re highlighting how purpose-driven, growth-oriented careers at Morgan Stanley are thriving in places like Alpharetta, Baltimore, Glasgow, and Budapest.

Join us for a dynamic discussion, just one week ahead of Morgan Stanley’s upcoming 90th anniversary, highlighting the incredible people, places, and opportunities that have shaped their success, growth, and impact. You’ll learn about:

How global offices are creating unique opportunities for impact and innovation
The connection between where you work and your purpose at work
How to stay relevant in the age of AI
The role of great managers in shaping your career
Why purpose, flexibility, and career growth aren’t limited by location

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Meet the speakers

Lisa McCoy

Associate Regional Business Service Officer , Southeast Region, Morgan Stanley

Lisa McCoy

Associate Regional Business Service Officer , Southeast Region, Morgan Stanley

Rebecca Corona

Director, Operations Divisional Management, Morgan Stanley

Rebecca Corona

Director, Operations Divisional Management, Morgan Stanley

Lisa McCoy

Associate Regional Business Service Officer , Southeast Region, Morgan Stanley

Lisa McCoy is a seasoned executive coach and business leader with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She began her career at Merrill Lynch, where she served in multiple roles including Financial Advisor, building a strong foundation in client strategy and leadership. In 2008, she joined Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley) and went on to hold key leadership roles across the Baltimore, Northern Virginia, and Central Maryland markets. In 2019, Lisa was promoted to Associate Regional Business Officer and relocated to Atlanta, where she led with strategic vision and operational excellence. Today, she resides in her hometown of Maryland, bringing her full-circle journey back to the community that shaped her values. Lisa is a graduate of the College of Notre Dame of Maryland and holds certifications in Change Management (Cornell University), Executive Coaching, DiSC Facilitation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. She is deeply passionate about developing leaders, transforming team dynamics, and helping organizations navigate change with purpose and clarity. Above all, Lisa is a proud mother of two thriving adult children and brings that same nurturing energy to the leaders and teams she serves.

Rebecca Corona

Director, Operations Divisional Management, Morgan Stanley

Rebecca Corona (she/her) is a Director in Morgan Stanley’s Operations Divisional Management, where she drives bold People and Culture strategies that shape how the division recruits, develops, and retains top talent. Over her seven years with the firm, she has built powerful pipelines for early-career and historically underrepresented professionals through initiatives like YearUp United, Hiring Our Heroes, and the Firm’s Analyst Program. A proud Jewish Latina, Rebecca doesn’t just influence culture inside Morgan Stanley — she leads it on a global stage, spearheading the firm’s 2025 sponsorship of WorldPride Washington, DC and serving as Baltimore’s Firmwide Relationship Manager for Morgan Stanley’s partnership with ALPFA. She also serves as Events Director on the Baltimore ALPFA board, curating high-impact programs that connect and empower Latino professionals across industries. Her leadership is fueled by purpose, whether she’s shaping corporate culture, volunteering at community shelters and Pride festivals, or advocating for equity and representation. And when she’s off the clock? You’ll find her deep into a murder mystery novel, traveling for concerts and sporting events, or bringing the house down at karaoke with friends and family. Rebecca is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University with a B.A. in Political Science and proudly calls Baltimore home, where she lives with her husband and their dog.