ATLANTA — Antara, a Mercer University graduate Singh has been selected as the Business School’s 2024 International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Westin Scholar.
With a growing demand for talented privacy and data protection professionals, the annual Westin Scholar Awards were established by the International Association of Privacy Professionals to support students who are seen as future leaders in the field of privacy and data protection.
Singh was presented with the award by Jordan “Jody” Blanke, Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, in recognition of his outstanding performance in Blanke's course, “Legal and Ethical Issues Impacting Big Data.” Singh graduates with a Master of Science in Business Analytics in December 2023.
“Antara's work has been exceptional,” said Blanke. “She is very deserving of this award, and I look forward to her continuing interest in privacy law and privacy policy.”
Singh is the third Business School student to receive this international award in the past four years. Master of Accountancy graduate Fred Walker is the first Mercer student to receive the award in the inaugural 2021 class.
“The privacy industry is growing rapidly and constantly evolving,” said IAPP President and CEO J. Trevor Hughes. “We created this award to help keep the privacy profession top of mind for students as they explore future career opportunities.”
A native of Hyderabad, India, Mr. Singh earned a Bachelor of Commerce from Osmania University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Chartered Accountancy from Amity University. Mr. Singh worked for Deloitte for several years and earned his CPA designation.
“Growing up in a home where education was always a top priority, I witnessed my parents' unwavering dedication to giving me the best opportunities,” said Singh. “My family instilled in me the importance of being independent and self-reliant — values that shaped who I am today.” Singh added that Mercer University “was a key part of my education, providing a supportive place to learn and pursue my interests.”
About the Westin Scholar Award
The Westin Scholar Award pays tribute to the late Dr. Alan Westin, a pioneer in the field of privacy and data protection. Throughout his life, Dr. Westin researched and wrote about privacy, data protection, digital identity, and how society will address the intersection of law and technology. Dr. Westin is named for the IAPP Westin Research Center and Fellowship Program, which was established in 2013 and serves as a pathway for future leaders in the community. For more information about the Westin Scholar Award, visit https://iapp.org/westin-research-center/higher-education/.
About the Business School
Founded in 1984, Mercer's Business School is named for Eugene W. Stetson, a business pioneer who graduated from Mercer in 1901 and made the first major acquisition in corporate history, and his grandson, Robert F. (Bob) Hatcher, a Macon businessman and longtime supporter, trustee and former chairman of the board of directors. Over the past 80 years, Mercer has awarded more than 12,000 business degrees, with many of its graduates serving in senior management roles in companies around the world. Mercer's Business School provides a career-focused business education to develop innovative leaders who are responsible global citizens. The school is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is ranked in the top 5% of the world's top business schools. Mercer's Business School has been recognized by the Princeton Review as “Best Opportunity for Minority Students” and “Best Opportunity for Women” and has also been named one of the magazine's “Best Business Schools.” Additionally, the school has been named one of the “Top 15 Schools in the Nation for Marketing and Accounting.” The school offers the following programs: Atlanta (Evening and Online BBA, Full-time (Day) MBA, Evening MBA, Online MBA, Master of Accountancy, Master of Business Analytics), Macon (Traditional BBA, Evening MBA, Healthcare MBA, Innovation MBA), and Henry County (Evening BBA). For more information, visit business.mercer.edu.
