
Research Program Mentors
Polygence mentors are selected based on their exceptional academic background, teaching experience, and unique ability to inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers and industry leaders.

Ogechi
MBA
Expertise
Entrepreneurship, psychology, personal development, public speaking, hosting, Fashion and styling, consulting, and advisory

Cortlyn
EdM
Expertise
Education, Educational Leadership, Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, Biology, Business

Teryn
PhD candidate
Expertise
Entrepreneurship, Startups, Venture Capital, Business, Project Management, Neurobiology. I will coach you on creating a pitch deck for your startup idea and will connect you to funding opportunities in my network.

Choong
MBA/PhD
Expertise
any projects related to business, market research, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, and AI.

Darnell
MBA candidate
Expertise
Finance/Financial Services, Wealth Management, Business (multi-member LLC experience), and Poetry, Creative Writing, Published Art Works

Shervin
PhD
Expertise
computational fluid dynamics, computer aided design, artificial intelligence, high performance computing, machine learning, large language models, product management

Kelly
MS candidate
Expertise
Project Management, Business Operations, Growth Strategy, Technology Strategy, Advertising Technology, Marketing Technology, SaaS Companies, Entrepreneurship

Ibitayo
MBA/PhD candidate
Expertise
Social Psychology, Behavioral Science, Judgement and Decision-making,

Mohammed
MBA
Expertise
Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, Business Strategy, Music Production, Audio Engineering

Bijal
MHA
Expertise
Public Health, Anthropology, Global Health, Gerontology, Business, Healthcare Administration, Product Development

Yash
MBA candidate
Expertise
Finance, Hospitality, Real Estate, General Management, Operations, Technology, Sales, Photography, Music, Sports

Lihua
MBA candidate
Expertise
Research, Presenting, Community-based projects, Community education, Implementation

Raheem
Industry expert
Expertise
marketing, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, journalism, market research, journalism, culture, music, urban studies, civic engagement, community






