MBA/MS, Class of 2003 Jake Swenson is the Director of Sustainability for Staples, where he leads all sustainability-related programs for the company. Important areas of focus for Jake are ensuring customers can easily find and shop for more sustainable products,...
MBA/MS, Class of 2005 Nick is the CEO of Endectra. The company is is commercializing a solid-state radiation detection technology developed at the University of Michigan which spectrally resolves the energy distribution of fast neutrons, can displace existing...
MBA/MS, Class of 2006 Laura Flanigan is a Business Advisory Services Consultant at Slalom Chicago, where she helps companies critically evaluate, execute, and realize their business strategies. Previously, Laura served as Director of Client Engagement at More from...
MBA/MS, Class of 2007 Alex works on advanced technology policy for General Motors. He is responsible for policy considerations and technical support for the commercialization of GM’s advanced vehicle portfolio ranging from transportation electrification to urban...
MBA/MS, Class of 2008 Amisha Parekh is the Global Head of ESG for Blackstone’s Private Equity business. She previously led Bloomberg’s ESG data acquisition and curation efforts, and was instrumental in launching Bloomberg’s sustainable finance product offering as Head...
MBA/MS, Class of 2010 Gaurav is interested in starting a socially-responsible business in India and wants to learn how corporations can play a bigger role in making a global positive impact. Before attending Michigan, Gaurav worked with an Indian non-profit group...
MBA/MS, Class of 2011 Alanya Schofield is a Senior Director at E Source, a research and advisory firm for the utility industry. Alanya manages the E Source Solar Strategy Service and is responsible for corporate strategy initiatives and new product development. She...
MBA/MS, Class of 2010 Imogen is interested in renewable and distributed energy (particularly photovoltaics), and energy efficiency technologies and building techniques. She currently works as an Analyst for Obsidian Renewables. Imogen previously worked for Solar...
MBA/MS, Class of 2011 Cynthia is a firm believer in the potential for business to alleviate poverty. Her career has focused on incubating mission-based businesses designed to alleviate poverty in the developing world She has been actively involved in the launch of...
MBA/MS, Class of 2012 Michelle currently serves as a Senior Portfolio Officer, for Agricultural Development, at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Michelle graduated from Yale College in 2006 with a B.A. in Environmental Studies. Outside of school, Michelle...
