Georgia S - Research Program Mentor | Polygence
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Georgia S

- Research Program Mentor

MBA candidate at Cornell University

Expertise

Marketing, photography, finance, family business, business

Bio

I’m an MBA candidate at Cornell’s Johnson School with a focus on entrepreneurship, marketing, and family enterprise. My business journey began at my family’s company, Farmer Jon’s Popcorn, where I helped drive its transformation from a regional brand into a national presence by hiring key talent, expanding operations, and securing major retail partnerships. I currently serve as Co-President of Cornell’s Family Business Club and previously earned my degree in Applied Economics and Management at the Dyson School in just three years. After interning at a hedge fund, I plan to bring that experience back to our family business to fuel its next stage of growth and continue building a healthier, high-quality snack brand recognized across the country.

Project ideas

Project ideas are meant to help inspire student thinking about their own project. Students are in the driver seat of their research and are free to use any or none of the ideas shared by their mentors.

Evaluating the Impact of Just-In-Time Inventory on Small Retailers’ Profitability

This project would examine how implementing just-in-time (JIT) inventory management affects small to mid-sized retailers' financial performance and operational efficiency. Many retailers consider JIT to reduce storage costs, but the trade-offs-such as stockouts, order lead times, and supplier dependencies-are not always well understood. Students would leave this project with a paper or slide deck or oral presentation depending on their preference!

Teaching experience

I served as a TA for 5 courses in undergrad. I was responsible for making sure they knew course content and would meet with them regularly.

Credentials

Work experience

Brigade Capital Management (2025 - 2025)
Rotational Intern
Farmer Jon's Popcorn (2021 - Current)
Business Development

Education

Cornell University
BS Bachelor of Science (2024)
Applied Economics and Management
Cornell University
MBA Master of Business Administration candidate
Business

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