Examples of Impact
Learn about Monica, Jessica, Pablo, John, Lauren, Misha, Meredith, and Rob's experiences.
MONICA CHI
Fellow position (2002): Special Assistant to the Director, FBI*
Before HBS: Consultant, Accenture
Current position: Strategy and Leadership Consultant, The Trium Group
In the wake of 9/11, Monica worked with FBI Director Robert Mueller and members of his executive team on strategic leadership and organizational transformation objectives. return to top
JESSICA FREIREICH
Fellow position (2006): Special Assistant to the COO, Save the Children
Before HBS: Consultant, Monitor Group
Current position: Consultant, Monitor Group
Jessica worked with senior management and 180 of Save the Children's staff from around the world to develop one-year operational plans and five–year strategic plans across the $400 million organization. return to top
PABLO JENKINS
Fellow position (2006): Director, International Expansion, Endeavor Global
Before HBS: Strategic Investment Manager, Intel Capital
Current position: Associate, Mesoamerica
In his Fellowship year, Pablo opened Endeavor's first office in India, successfully recruiting the board, business community mentors, and initial team to launch the organization's model of supporting high-impact entrepreneurs in developing countries. return to top
JOHN KIM
Fellow position (2009): Deputy Country Director of Ethiopia, Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI)
Before HBS: Associate Consultant, Bain & Company; Brand Manager, Horizon Hobby
At CHAI's Ethiopia country office, John is managing the daily operations of the 120-employee office, providing guidance and support to each of their six programs, and managing external relationships with the Ministry of Health and other partners. return to top
LAUREN SCOPAZ
Fellow position (2007): Special Advisor to the COO, Harlem Children's Zone
Before HBS: Associate Consultant, Bain & Co.; Senior Associate Consultant, The Bridgespan Group; Community Service Coordinator, Horizons for Homeless Children
Current position: Special Advisor to the COO, Harlem Children's Zone
At Harlem Children's Zone, a community-based organization that serves thousands of at-risk children and their families, Lauren is focusing on goal measurement and the collection and management of data, in addition to advising on management issues across the organization. return to top
MISHA SIMMONDS
Fellow position (2004): Associate Partner, NewSchools Venture Fund*
Before HBS: Middle–school teacher
Current position: New Leaders for New Schools Principal Resident, North Star Academy
At NewSchools, a venture philanthropy firm that supports education entrepreneurs, Misha shaped the organization's $45 million Charter Accelerator Fund to support charter schools as well as district management practices and system capacity development. return to top
MEREDITH WEENICK
Fellow position (2002): Advisor to the Mayor, City of Boston
Before HBS: Vice President for Program & Policy, Association of State Service Commissions
Current position: Associate Director of Administration & Finance, City of Boston
In her six years with the City of Boston, Meredith's role has evolved and expanded to encompass shared fiscal and administrative responsibility for a $2.4 billion budget as well as 11 departments relating to government infrastructure. In addition, she continues to serve as a close advisor to Mayor Thomas M. Menino on policy ideas, implementation, and the process of creating a framework for long-range strategic planning. return to top
ROB ZEASKE
Fellow position (2002): Senior Program Manager, Mercy Corps
Before HBS: Region Manager, SCORE! Learning Corporation
Current position: Executive Director, Second Harvest Heartland
Rob's position focused on building a performance management system for Mercy Corps' thirty–six country programs. He then expanded the system to determine the organization's core competencies and evaluate how to build new strengths and take on additional risk. return to top
*stayed at organization for two years following Fellowship