ESP Biography



OMAR KHEDR, Lifelong teacher and lover of History



Major: Economics & History

College/Employer: American Express, NYU

Year of Graduation: 2012

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

I graduated from New York University with a degree in Economics and History in 2012. Since then, I have worked in different finance firms and startups. Right now, I work at American Express as a Manager.



Past Classes

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Y918: Lessons from Great Leaders in Splash Fall 2020 (Nov. 07, 2020)
Students will learn about some of the great leaders of history and how they thought about leadership and problem solving.--------------Disclaimer: Please note that this class does not represent the views of Columbia University or Columbia University Educational Outreach.


Y616: Lessons from Great Leaders in Splash Spring 18 (Mar. 31, 2018)
Students will learn about some of the great leaders of history and how they thought about leadership and problem solving.


H211: Learning from Great Leaders of the Past in Splash Splash Fall 2014 (Nov. 15, 2014)
This course is designed to give its students an insight into great leaders from the past. Students will explore, debate, and analyze how these leaders handled difficult decisions.