Who we are
About Emerald.
Our mission
Developing the next generation of elite consultants.
Led by a board of exclusively MBB-experienced leaders, our mission is rooted in a dual commitment: develop top consultants at Johns Hopkins through immersive, hands-on engagement — and help organizations of any size unlock their full potential through data-driven strategy.
What we do
Emerald Consulting Group is the premier student-led strategy consulting organization at Johns Hopkins University. Our experience spans 25+ clients, from startups to Fortune 500 firms, totaling over $1 trillion in combined market capitalization.
Surrounded by world-class research institutions, we use a rigorous data-driven approach to add value for stakeholders, create measurable impact, and solve real-world challenges.
Our story
Founded
Emerald Consulting Group was founded in April 2022 by Johns Hopkins University undergraduates Aryan Anand, Dhruv Dubey, and Zayeed Akhter. Established to bring analytical innovation to healthcare strategy, the organization partnered with clients to deliver smarter, data-driven decisions with measurable impact.
2022
Early growth
Emerald quickly grew to a team of 15+ members and executed 5+ client engagements across various industries. With a strong focus on life sciences and biotech, we sharpened our domain expertise and built a durable foundation for high-impact, client-ready consulting work.
2023
Expansion
Building on prior momentum, we expanded into new sectors — including energy, education, and artificial intelligence — while growing to a 30-member team of dedicated consultants. With greater capacity and deeper expertise, we supported a client base totaling over $45 billion in combined market capitalization.
2025
Today
Our mission is rooted in a dual commitment: to develop the next generation of consultants at Johns Hopkins University through immersive, hands-on engagement, and to help organizations of any size unlock their full potential through data-driven innovation and insightful strategic guidance.
2026
