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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
Alana

Alana

Industry expert

Expertise

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

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

Coty

Coty

MS

Expertise

Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence, Process flow

Anubha

Anubha

CAS

Expertise

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

JaNieka

JaNieka

MBA candidate

Expertise

Human Resources, Business, General research

Ogechi

Ogechi

MBA candidate

Expertise

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

Skylar

Skylar

MBA candidate

Expertise

Business

Conner

Conner

MBA

Expertise

Philanthropy, Nonprofit, Business Organization

Tina

Tina

PhD

Expertise

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

Wolfgang

Wolfgang

MBA

Expertise

Finance, Technology

Jaramogi

Jaramogi

MS

Expertise

Business management, digital transformation, people operations

Marilyn

Marilyn

PhD candidate

Expertise

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

Benjamin

Benjamin

PhD candidate

Expertise

Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Equity, Clinical Decision Making

Kelly

Kelly

MS candidate

Expertise

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

Jordan

Jordan

MBA candidate

Expertise

consulting, business, entrepreneurship, organizational leadershio

Aparna

Aparna

MBA

Expertise

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

Jessica

Jessica

MBA

Expertise

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

Thomas

Thomas

MS candidate

Expertise

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

Marcella

Marcella

MBA candidate

Expertise

Finance, Banking, Payments, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior

Lily

Lily

MBA

Expertise

Human Recourses, Organizational Design, Corporate Communication, Talent Management, Project Management