
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.

Kelly
MS candidate
Expertise
Project Management, Business Operations, Growth Strategy, Technology Strategy, Advertising Technology, Marketing Technology, SaaS Companies, Entrepreneurship

Alana
Industry expert
Expertise
UX design, market research, Resume edits, interviewing, intro to investing

Anubha
CAS
Expertise
Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Mindset Development, Leadership, Organizational culture, Entreprenership

Alyssa
PhD candidate
Expertise
Communication. Political Communication. Rhetoric. Political Polarization. Politics. Government.

Marilyn
PhD candidate
Expertise
Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Leadership, Graduate school application, interview and career fair prep, Engineering

David
MBA
Expertise
Entrepreneurship, Business creation, Corporate leadership, Stocks, Financial literacy, Historical topics on business, Investing, Evolution of nutrition,

Tanu
MS
Expertise
Entrepreneurship, building and launching new products, product management, and software technology.

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

Luciana
MBA
Expertise
Business, Wellness, Mental Health, Public Health, Impact Investing, Career Pivot, Brazilian banking system, Entrepreneurship, philanthropy, work-life balance, long-distance relationships, Brazil, living abroad, leadership










