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Research Program Mentors

Polygence mentors are selected based on their exceptional academic background, teaching experience, and unique ability to inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers and industry leaders.

Organizational Leadership
Steven

Steven

PhD

Expertise

Psychology, leadership, organizational behavior, statistics, psychometrics

JaNieka

JaNieka

MBA candidate

Expertise

Human Resources, Business, General research

Tina

Tina

PhD

Expertise

Advocacy, psychology, social policy, leadership, social justice, Asian American identity, activism

Conner

Conner

MBA

Expertise

Philanthropy, Nonprofit, Business Organization

Karen

Karen

MBA candidate

Expertise

business management, mba, leadership

Jaramogi

Jaramogi

MS

Expertise

Business management, digital transformation, people operations

CJ

CJ

MBA

Expertise

Project Management, People Management, Leadership Skills, Conflict Resolution, Improving Processes, Identifying Inefficiencies, Developing Solutions, Making Teams Better, Developing People, How to Craft a Strong Resume, Public Speaking

Alana

Alana

Industry expert

Expertise

UX design, market research, Resume edits, interviewing, intro to investing

Coty

Coty

MS

Expertise

Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence, Process flow

Wolfgang

Wolfgang

MBA

Expertise

Finance, Technology

Jordan

Jordan

MBA candidate

Expertise

consulting, business, entrepreneurship, organizational leadershio

Marilyn

Marilyn

PhD candidate

Expertise

Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Leadership, Graduate school application, interview and career fair prep, Engineering

Kyle

Kyle

MPA

Expertise

Brand marketing, digital marketing, project management, environmental sustainability

Marcella

Marcella

MBA candidate

Expertise

Finance, Banking, Payments, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior

Shahrukh

Shahrukh

MBAn

Expertise

Entrepreneurship, leadership, agriculture technology, climate mitigating practices, cross-cultural international teams.

Geraldine

Geraldine

MBA

Expertise

Marketing, Advertising, Social media, Organizational behavior, Leadership, Decision-making, Business strategy, Media & Entertainment industry, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Ideation

Archana

Archana

MBA candidate

Expertise

Communications (i.e. creative writing, media relations, print/digital media); marketing; corporate crisis management; career mentorship (i.e. resume reviews, interview practice, career guidance); international affairs and political analysis

Ada

Ada

MBA

Expertise

Entrepreneurship, go to market, product design and development, branding and marketing

Matt

Matt

MPA

Expertise

International Development policy, Communications policy and practice, Nonprofit management, Civil society and service, Film studies, Storytelling, Non-fiction writing and editing, Marketing

Thomas

Thomas

MS candidate

Expertise

human-computer interaction, music & music technology, healthcare technology, digital health equity