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As part of GFI's corporate engagement team, lead market research and analysis to provide actionable insights to accelerate the alternative protein industry.

Chicago, Il And Atlanta, Ga

Provide consulting and interim management support to businesses of all sizes as well as investors to enhance understanding of customers and markets and develop and execute strategic growth plans.

Chicago, Il

Worked with CPG and retail companies to measure the business and social impact of their CSR strategies and design new shared value strategies informed by consumer demand. Client engagements included: Developing and quantifying the business impact of socially-oriented value propositions for brands in several international markets; Creating a social impact measurement framework and communications plan and building internal alignment on social impact goals; Providing on-going expert consul on sustainability strategy, measurement and public reporting. Thought leadership included: publication in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, guest lectures at Kellogg School of Management and Bainbridge Graduate Institute, and speaking engagement for Philanthropy of Ohio.

Chicago, Il

Developed data and insights-driven growth strategies for companies in diverse industries including food & beverage, retail, automotive, and financial services. Client engagements included: Creating customer segmentation and targeting strategies based on qualitative and quantitative research; Identifying and quantifying new product opportunities; Developing portfolio management tools; Designing strategies to improve and tools to track marketing ROI; Optimizing brand and product positioning and communications.

Hartford, Ct

Led marketing for airline maintenance business (EcoPower) and managed team of engineering analysts tracking results for customers. Designed components for new aircraft engine product line; received patents for designs.

Noordwijk, Netherlands

Partnered with scientists, engineers, and business analysts to complete preliminary design for human mission to Mars. Responsible for aerodynamic design and analysis.

Cambridge, Ma

Worked with industry-funded research team to design next-gen aircraft engine.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Strategy, Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Internship in consumer insights at Sara Lee - Worked with cross-functional team to develop demand-driven strategy for health and wellness.

Ms, Aeronautics And Astronautics

Graduate thesis - Aerodynamic Design of an Aspirated Counter-Rotating Compressor Graduated with Honors

Basc, Mechanical Engineering

Golden Key International Honor Society

Education record