Professor and International Student Recruiting Counselor@Franklin College
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Dr. Casey J. Hayes is a distinguished Professor and International Student Recruiting Counselor at Franklin College, where he has been instrumental in enhancing the institution's global outreach and academic excellence. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, Casey has successfully developed innovative recruitment strategies that have increased international student enrollment. His passion for cultural exchange and academic mentorship has not only enriched the student body but also fostered a vibrant, diverse campus community. A 2021 Fulbright Scholar in Vienna, Casey holds a Ph.D. in Music Education from New York University and is a sought-after speaker at international education conferences. Additionally, he is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Vienna Gay Men's Chorus.More...
Dea Balaj
Marketing Consultant@Blue Brain
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Marketing Consultant specializing in neuromarketing, digital media strategy, content creation, design, and brand development. I help businesses grow by combining creative thinking with data-driven insights. Currently leading projects at Blue Brain, where we craft bold campaigns that connect with real human behavior.More...
Ami Karnik
Consultant/Project Manager@Oviant Labs
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Ami Karnik is a digital business builder and operator who helps organizations turn ideas into launched and growing businesses. As a startup founder and former Venture GM at BCG X, she has built ventures at the intersection of strategy, product, operations, and go-to-market. Her areas of focus include go-to-market strategy and execution, operational and organizational build, business strategy and model design, digital product strategy, and AI-enabled engagement. Ami is open to consulting engagements, business-building projects, and part-time operator roles.More...
Shiv Nadkarni
Filmmaker/Actor | Creative Entrepreneur | Medical Consultant@AANGIK
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Filmmaker, Healer (doctor of medicine), and Creative soul passionate about storytelling in all its forms. My work has been supported by the Fulbright Program, the University of Pennsylvania, UCLA, the Hammer Museum, and SONY Music.
As a filmmaker and actor, I am interested in blending dance/movement with narrative and telling stories about nuanced masculinity, sexuality, and Indian diaspora.
As a creative entrepreneur, I have a business entitled AANGIK (Sanskrit for 'of the body'), through which I do movement workshops and lifestyle medicine counseling. I also use my medical degree to offer students application and writing support as well as freelance consult for curriculum development initiatives in LA focusing on adolescent mental health.More...
Chineze Okpalaoka
Senior Product Manager@JPMorgan Chase
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Chineze Okpalaoka is a creative strategist, storyteller, and Senior Product Manager at JPMorgan Chase. She leads with curiosity and compassion, energized by using data-driven insights to recognize, nurture, and translate even the smallest of ideas into powerful solutions for individuals, communities, and organizations. By day, she designs digital banking products and experiences that serve millions of youth and families. By night, she builds online and irl spaces that foster creativity, conversation, and human connection, and strategically consults others looking to do the same.
From public art exhibitions and conferences, to intimate dinner parties and personalized digital experiences, Chineze’s commitment to imagination and excellence help her to identify gaps, ask the right questions, build consensus among partners, and influence decisions with real-world impact.More...
I'm a PhD student at Duke working at the intersection of contemporary Italian literature and translation. I also work as a literary translator, helping stories cross borders. Outside academia, I’ve managed databases and led cross-functional teams, blending tech and the humanities to keep projects moving and voices heard.More...
Rebecca Brown
Proofreader and Copy Editor@Cambridge Proofreading LLC
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I’m a skilled proofreader and editor with a strong track record of helping writers refine their work for clarity, consistency, and impact. I’ve edited academic papers, policy reports, and professional materials across a range of subjects, with particular experience in the social sciences and environmental fields. My approach is careful, thoughtful, and responsive to each client’s voice and goals. I also have a background in qualitative research and writing, and I’m happy to take on projects in any subject area. I hold a BA in International Studies from Middlebury College and an MPhil in Environmental Governance from the University of Oxford. I am based predominantly in Albania but have a strong and reliable remote work setup.More...
Julius Mansa, M.S.
Fractional CFO@MaxPoint Advisors
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Julius Mansa is a seasoned corporate finance professional currently serving as the Managing Partner and Fractional CFO at MaxPoint Advisors. With a proven track record in financial management and strategic planning, Julius has been instrumental in driving business growth and optimizing financial performance for various organizations. He is equipped with robust knowledge of financial modeling, business valuation, and capital raising. Julius is known for his exceptional ability to provide innovative solutionsMore...