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.

Philanthropy
Rebecca

Rebecca

MPA candidate

Expertise

Nonprofit Sector & Finance, Philanthropy Sector, projects that entail mission-driven work in the public sector

Zoie

Zoie

MPH candidate

Expertise

Health disparities and social determinants of health (public health), mindfulness, mental health and stress, psychology of addictions, human physiology, medicine, philanthropy/non-profit work

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

Tex

Tex

MPA candidate

Expertise

Economic History

Chris

Chris

MBA

Expertise

Business, Sports Analytics, Engineering, Basic Finance, Communication/Public Speaking

Jessica

Jessica

MBA

Expertise

Starting / running / growing a business, program, or product. Especially anything value- or mission-driven.

Sonia

Sonia

MPP candidate

Expertise

Education policy, child welfare policy, housing policy, corporate social responsibility