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.
Marilyn
PhD candidate
Expertise
Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Leadership, Graduate school application, interview and career fair prep, Engineering
Ogechi
MBA candidate
Expertise
Entrepreneurship, psychology, personal development, public speaking, hosting, Fashion and styling, consulting, and advisory
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
Aparna
MBA
Expertise
Behavioral Economics, Social Impact and Finance, Venture Capital, Business Management, Clean Energy, Financial Technology, Financial Crime Compliance, Development Economics
Alyssa
PhD candidate
Expertise
Communication. Political Communication. Rhetoric. Political Polarization. Politics. Government.
Kelly
MS candidate
Expertise
Project Management, Business Operations, Growth Strategy, Technology Strategy, Advertising Technology, Marketing Technology, SaaS Companies, Entrepreneurship
Anubha
CAS
Expertise
Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Mindset Development, Leadership, Organizational culture, Entreprenership
Benjamin
PhD candidate
Expertise
Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Equity, Clinical Decision Making
Yael
PhD
Expertise
sexuality education; research; somatic work; women's health; LGBTQIA+ health; social determinants of health; organizing/equity work/leadership skills/social change work; (experience with comparative literature, Spanish as a language, and publishing)
Alana
Industry expert
Expertise
UX design, market research, Resume edits, interviewing, intro to investing
David
MBA
Expertise
Entrepreneurship, Business creation, Corporate leadership, Stocks, Financial literacy, Historical topics on business, Investing, Evolution of nutrition,