Rodney Lake is a teaching instructor of finance and the director of the George Washington University (GW) Investment Institute, where he teaches both graduate and undergraduate finance courses. His experience in higher education administration and portfolio management, along with his role as Vice Dean for Undergraduate Programs, has shaped his commitment to supporting students through practical, hands-on application of core financial principles. Through the GW Investment Institute (GWII), Lake directs a program in which students manage university endowment capital across multiple investment funds and asset classes, totaling more than $10 million in assets under management. Students learn to pitch investment strategies, fund ventures, apply advanced financial modeling, and gain significant experience with Bloomberg Terminals, all while studying finance in close proximity to major global financial institutions. At GW Business, students graduate with real-world experience, giving them an advantage in today’s competitive finance landscape. #GWSB #GeorgeWashingtonUniversity #WashingtonDC #BusinessExpertise #GWII #BusinessEducation #Finance #MSinFinance #MSinAppliedFinance #BSinFinance