McCall Henderson graduated from Auburn University in 2014 with a major in Accounting and a minor in International Business. Following graduation, she accepted a job in Seoul, South Korea. Upon returning to the states in 2016, McCall transitioned from the private sector into higher education, bringing her financial expertise to public institutions dedicated to shaping the world’s future leaders.
In 2019, McCall joined Georgia Tech as a Financial Analyst within the Division of Student Life, where she played a vital role in ensuring the financial health and stability of various student-focused initiatives before officially joining the Grand Challenges team in 2021, assuming the position of Program Director for the LEAD Department. In this capacity, McCall leads strategic initiatives aimed at empowering students to address complex global issues through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, as well as ensuring that this remains one of the most tight-knit communities on Tech’s campus.