The Operations Fellows Experience
Operations Fellows is an exclusive year-long fellowship program that offers hands-on experience through two different courses and direct access to industry leaders through coursework, semi-annual Operations Conferences, and company visits. The fellowship is also an opportunity to build deep, meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals, such as operations fellows, professors, alumni, and industry leaders, fostering a community of learning, collaboration, and professional growth. The Operations Fellows program is great for anyone interested in pursuing a career in consulting, operations, supply chain, or general management.
Speakers & Visits
Leaders and experts from different industries share their management experience and thoughts on new trends in supply chain and operations. Fellows have access direct access to these industry leaders in a small group setting. You will also tour company sites to learn more about the real-world business of supply chain and operations management.
Operations Conference
Semi-annual conferences hosted by the Supply Chain Management Center that brings together industry, students, and faculty to discuss topics that influence the evolution of modern supply chains and operations within organizations. The program includes multiple opportunities for participants to network with potential employers and industry leaders.
Training & Team Building
Fellows gain practical skills through hands-on training sessions. Previous topics include Power BI and Tableau. Along with other Operations Fellows curricula and events, these sessions will enhance your MBA experience through a team-based approach.
Real-World Experience
Operations Fellows are automatically enrolled in two courses that provide opportunities for hands-on, experiential learning. Curricula includes operational strategy, process analysis and design, supply chain management, total quality management, and more.
Through a live case-based course, Fellows solve complex operational problems across a variety of industries and functions on a weekly basis. Their learnings from this experience are then applied to a capstone practicum during their final semester.
During the Operations Practicum, Fellows prepare for their post-MBA careers and gain real-world operational experience through a semester-long consulting project in collaboration with industry leaders.
Are you interested in becoming an Operations Fellow? We are looking for MBA students with a passion for operations to build an incoming class of distinct leaders.
Ops Week Events
- Info Session, MBA Fellowship Panel: Tuesday, 8/27
- MBA Organization Fair: Wednesday, 8/28
- Info Session, 2Y Panel: Thursday, 8/29
- Operations Class Simulation: Friday, 9/1
- P&G Operations Visit and Networking Event: Tuesday, 9/3
- Community Coffee: Wednesday, 9/4
- Alumni Panel Info Session: Wednesday, 9/4
Application Timeline
- Application Opens: Friday, 9/6 @ 9am
- Office Hours: Monday, 9/9 – Thursday, 9/19
- Application Deadline: Saturday, 9/21 @ 11:59pm
- Round 1 Decisions Released: Friday, 9/27
- Interviews: Monday, 9/30 – Friday, 10/4
- Rolling Decisions: Friday, 10/18 – Sunday, 10/20
Required Materials
- Contact Information
- Resume
- Business photo (professional head shot)
- Short Answer Responses
Operations Fellows: Class of 2025
If you have questions about Operations Fellows, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We want to meet you.
Ashish Patel
President
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergrad Major: Physics
Pre-MBA Industry: Startups
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Riya Bali
VP, Alumni Engagement
Hometown: New Delhi, India
Undergrad Major: Mechanical and Automation Engineering
Pre-MBA Industry: Energy
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Matthew Genovese
VP, Case Challenge
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergrad Major: Mechanical Engineering
Pre-MBA Industry: Consulting
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Mrunalini Mansanpally
VP, Communications
Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Undergrad Major(s): Finance & Accounting
Pre-MBA Industry: Financial Reporting & Renewable Energy
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Madeline Isacco
VP, Events
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Undergrad Major: Accounting
Pre-MBA Industry: United States Army
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Bill (Ikang) Shao
VP, Programming
Hometown: Tainan, Taiwan
Undergrad Major: Civil Engineering
Pre-MBA Industry: Manufacturing
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Nicole Berggreen
VP, Recruiting
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Undergrad Major: Sociology
Pre-MBA Industry: Marketing
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