Michelle Huang, a Wharton Class of 2023 graduate, currently works as an Associate Consultant at Bain and Company in San Francisco. Huang’s initial introduction into consulting as a job was through an internship with Deloitte working with a software company. In her interview, she talks about her time at Penn, favorite classes and clubs, trends in the consulting industry, and advice for students exploring internships in consulting and marketing.
Read MoreDaphne Tong is the Co-head of Investments at WestCap, a growth equity fund. Tong started her career at Goldman Sachs as a healthcare investment analyst before joining Blackstone’s buyout team and later GIC, a sovereign wealth fund in Singapore. In the interview, she discusses current trends shaping the landscape for raising funds, investing in the technology sector, and advice for those interested in a career in private equity.
Read MoreLisa Tretler received her MBA from Wharton in 1999, and now has her own business (Business Boosters Consulting) where she works with women entrepreneurs and helps them develop business models and scale later-stage ventures. She is also currently a strategist at Iona University and an adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Iona University and Columbia university.
Read MoreHeidi Levin is the Chief Financial Officer of a company called Fooda, a company that provides lunch services to companies. Levin received her BS in Finance from Penn, and later received her MS in Computer Science from the University of Chicago.
Read MoreNoreen Latif (W’17) is a current JD/MBA student in Kellogg School of Management and Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, with previous consulting experience at Deloitte. In her interview, she discusses her career experience so far and gives advice to current undergraduate students.
Read MoreShabnam Eghbali (C’17, W‘17) is a fourth-year medical student at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. Shabnam discusses her career and its intersection with Business and Science after her graduation from LSM.
Read MoreBeth (Bridge) Sprole (W'87) is a Brand Strategist and New Product Development expert specializing in the Healthcare & Consumer Wellness sectors. In addition to Wharton, Beth has an MBA from NYU's Stern School and holds a patent. Most recent roles include VP of Data Products and Marketing for a hospital safety data non-profit and as the Director of Clinical Product Development for a division of CVS Health in Pharma Services.
Read MoreHaley Schools (W‘14) is Chief Development Officer for a physician practice management company. Haley discusses her career transition from investment banking to healthcare, being a woman in business, and advice for students at Wharton and beyond.
Read MoreJill Blumenfeld (W’77) has over 40 years of experience in the luxury retail sector. In her interview, she sheds light on attending Wharton when it was only 20% women and the challenges she faced. She also walks through her career journey and how she navigated the luxury retail industry. From working for Bottega Veneta when it was a family-owned business to launching a luxury mobile phone for a division of Nokia, she has a plethora of unique experiences in retail.
Read MoreAnn Epstein (M&T ‘87) is currently the Assistant Director leading the Office of Competition and Innovation at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau based in Washington D.C. In her interview, she discusses some of her favorite involvements and takeaways from Penn and walks through the trajectory of her careers in technology and public service.
Read MoreNatalie Borowski (C’17) is a current investor at Coefficient Capital. In her interview, she discusses her previous positions at McKinsey and La Mer, the importance of firm culture, and gives advice to undergraduates on navigating and finding joy at Penn.
Read MoreDr. Ellen Peters is Philip H. Knight Chair and Director of the Center for Science Communication Research at the University of Oregon where she holds joint appointments in the School of Journalism and Communication and the Psychology Department. She studies the psychology of human judgment and decision making and its links with effective communication techniques. She has published more than 170 peer-reviewed papers and is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and other organizations. She has also worked extensively with federal agencies to advance decision and communication sciences in health and health policy, including being Chair of FDA’s Risk Communication Advisory Committee and member of the NAS’s Science of Science Communication committee.
Read MoreEmily (C’17) is a current MBA student at Columbia Business School with previous experience in the retail industry. In her interview, she discusses her time in retail, pivoting to a career in consulting, and the valuable advice she would give her younger self.
Read MoreLucy Xu (W’13) is Founder & CEO of The Port Global, an international innovation consultancy based in Athens, Greece and São Paulo, Brazil. Lucy shares her experience understanding the importance of origins; working on transitional, transcalar, cross-cultural projects; and realizing the opportunities that come from staying in your own lane.
Read MoreNaz Ozbek (CAS ‘14) is the co-founder of a DTC menstrual hygiene brand, BEIJE. After concentrating in Marketing, Naz moved back to Istanbul, where she lives now. Besides working for her company, BEIJE, Naz also pursues brand consulting and is about to launch her own line of clothing.
Read MoreJessica Jacobi graduated Wharton in 2009 with a concentration in Marketing. Despite taking a job in the Finance industry after graduation, Jessica eventually shifted into a brand strategy role. She now works as the Managing Director for Aspen Skiing Company.
Read MoreLauren Fleischer (W’11) is currently Executive Director of Growth Marketing at The Estee Lauder Companies. In her interview, she discusses her Penn experience and career trajectory as well as advice for undergraduate students.
Read MoreMarina Gialanella (SAS ‘20) is currently an Account Executive and Strategist at Optimum Sports working on the DraftKings client. In this interview, she discusses life on campus, especially in a sorority, working in the heavily male-dominated sports industry as a woman, and the Philly vs. New York team rivalries.
