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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
Aparna

Aparna

MBA

Expertise

Behavioral Economics, Social Impact and Finance, Venture Capital, Business Management, Clean Energy, Financial Technology, Financial Crime Compliance, Development Economics

Kelly

Kelly

MS candidate

Expertise

Project Management, Business Operations, Growth Strategy, Technology Strategy, Advertising Technology, Marketing Technology, SaaS Companies, Entrepreneurship

Ogechi

Ogechi

MBA candidate

Expertise

Entrepreneurship, psychology, personal development, public speaking, hosting, Fashion and styling, consulting, and advisory

Wolfgang

Wolfgang

MBA

Expertise

Finance, Technology

Skylar

Skylar

MBA candidate

Expertise

Business

Karen

Karen

MBA candidate

Expertise

business management, mba, leadership

Conner

Conner

MBA

Expertise

Philanthropy, Nonprofit, Business Organization

Marilyn

Marilyn

PhD candidate

Expertise

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

JaNieka

JaNieka

MBA candidate

Expertise

Human Resources, Business, General research

Tina

Tina

PhD

Expertise

psychology, policy, mental health, Asian American identity, activism

Jordan

Jordan

MBA candidate

Expertise

consulting, business, entrepreneurship, organizational leadershio

Alyssa

Alyssa

PhD candidate

Expertise

Communication. Political Communication. Rhetoric. Political Polarization. Politics. Government.

Alana

Alana

Industry expert

Expertise

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

Anubha

Anubha

CAS

Expertise

Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Mindset Development, Leadership, Organizational culture, Entreprenership

Benjamin

Benjamin

PhD candidate

Expertise

Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Equity, Clinical Decision Making

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

Jaramogi

Jaramogi

MS

Expertise

Business management, digital transformation, people operations

Xenia

Xenia

JD/PhD

Expertise

Entrepreneurship, Startups, Venture Capital, Corporate Law, Business Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity

Dylan

Dylan

MPA

Expertise

Real World Learning, Education, Social Science, Business

Coty

Coty

MS

Expertise

Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence, Process flow