miLEAD Consulting

We’re excited to highlight Alexi Chabez as our featured consultant for August! As she pursues a PhD in Biological Chemistry, Alexi has demonstrated immense passion and dedication to miLEAD, contributing to our organization’s success. Discover Alexi’s journey and learn how miLEAD has been instrumental in helping her achieve her goals: https://lnkd.in/g9F7tDSg

We're thrilled to showcase Frankie Czesak as our featured consultant for July! Currently pursuing a PhD in Neuroscience, Frankie has brought immense passion and dedication to miLEAD, making significant contributions to our organization's success. Discover Frankie's journey and learn how miLEAD has supported her in achieving her goals: https://lnkd.in/eWa4F8NB #ConsultantSpotlight #miLEADJourney #LifeSciencesConsulting #TransferableSkills #InterdisciplinaryCollaboration

We are excited to highlight Chris Kennedy as our featured consultant for June! Chris, currently pursuing a PhD in Molecular and Integrative Physiology, has brought tremendous passion and dedication to miLEAD, significantly contributing to our organization's achievements. Discover Chris's journey and learn how miLEAD has supported him in achieving his goals: https://lnkd.in/eFBAzT7f #ConsultantSpotlight #miLEADJourney #LifeSciencesConsulting #TransferableSkills #InterdisciplinaryCollaboration

We're thrilled to shine the spotlight on Achala Chittor as our featured consultant for May! Achala, a post-doctoral fellow in the Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology Department, has brought passion and drive to miLEAD, contributing to the success of our organization. Over the past two years, Achala has played a pivotal role in our team, lending her expertise as both a consultant and project manager. In a candid interview, Achala discusses her aspirations to transition into a role in industry after her post-doctoral fellowship, aiming to utilize her molecular biology knowledge to spearhead groundbreaking innovations. She also reflects on the invaluable skills cultivated during her time at miLEAD, such as performing primary and secondary research, managing diverse projects, and fostering collaborative environments. Read about Achala's journey and gain insights into how miLEAD has empowered her to achieve her goals: https://lnkd.in/efNfaiYN #ConsultantSpotlight #miLEADJourney #LifeSciencesConsulting #TransferableSkills #InterdisciplinaryCollaboration

Congratulations to Karen Wang on being featured as our April #ConsultantSpotlight! A PhD student from the Cell & Developmental Biology Department, Karen's boundless passion and drive have left an indelible mark on miLEAD. For over 2.5 years, Karen has been an integral part of our team, contributing her expertise as a consultant and project manager. In this candid interview, Karen shares her aspirations to transition into life sciences consulting, where she can leverage her molecular biology expertise to drive groundbreaking innovations. She also reflects on the invaluable skills she has developed through miLEAD, including crafting impactful presentations, project management, and fostering collaboration across diverse disciplines. Read Karen's inspiring journey and gain insights into how miLEAD has empowered her to achieve her goals: https://lnkd.in/e9-FjN7W #ConsultantSpotlight #miLEADJourney #LifeSciencesConsulting #TransferableSkills #InterdisciplinaryCollaboration

This month our Consultant Spotlight shines bright on Garrett Chavis, a rising star in our ranks. For the past 3 years, Garrett has exemplified miLEAD's spirit through his tireless contributions as a consultant, project manager, and advisor. In his current role as Director of Professional Development, he continues to forge new pathways for the growth of our members. Garrett's journey is a testament to the myriad of opportunities miLEAD offers. In this candid interview, he shares his aspirations for an industry career, the validation that comes from ensuring client satisfaction, and how miLEAD has empowered him with skills for lasting success. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/djZG5DTj #MarchConsultantSpotlight #miLEADJourney #IndustryBound #LeadershipDevelopment

Our Alumni Spotlight for Q1 2024 is Ishtiaq Mawla, PhD! Read our exclusive interview with Ish, a former miLEAD president, as he shares insights into his journey from miLEAD to his current role as a Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group Detroit Office. Over his ~4 years at miLEAD, Ish held various positions, including Project Manager, Director of Human Resources, Director of Web Services, Vice President, and President, contributing significantly to the organization's growth. Recently, he has given back to miLEAD through hosting info sessions including “Introduction to Consulting Careers” and “Introduction to Case Prepping”. In this exclusive interview, he reflects on his most intriguing miLEAD project involving robotics and defense technology, and credits miLEAD for honing his consulting skills and opening doors to prestigious firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. For current and prospective miLEAD members, Ish emphasizes the importance of embracing new experiences and investing fully in personal and professional growth through active networking and keeping an open mind regarding career opportunities. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ekqZAims #milead #consulting #successstories #alumni #networking #professionaldevelopment #leadership

This month, our consultant spotlight shines on Stephanie (Steph) Steltzer, a PhD Student in Molecular & Integrative Physiology and a pivotal member of miLEAD for over 2 years! Steph has worn many hats within miLEAD, from consultant to project manager, and is now an advisor and our current Director of Membership. Her journey highlights the diverse opportunities and growth pathways available within miLEAD. Read our exclusive interview with Steph to learn more about her insights, career aspirations, and the invaluable experiences she's gained through her roles in miLEAD. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eWrc86Hf #ConsultantSpotlight #miLEAD #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth

☀️📐✨ Last month, I delivered a virtual talk on Navigating the Early Career Onramp for miLEAD Consulting at UMich! 👩🏻💻 Rocked the laptop, which I named “Fleetwood Mac”. 🎙️ Happy to say I have been invited to speak in person for the Cellular Biotechnology Training Program Symposium at UMich on April 5th! 🌳 Looking forward to the upcoming travels to Ann Arbor! Thanks, University of Michigan, for the opportunities to be a post-bac, then a grad student, and now for staying connected through discussions! 🌀 The full-circle continues as an upward spiral, 〰️ or a convergent oscillation! #goblue #travel 

This month's #ConsultantSpotlight is Catherine Barnier, a PhD candidate at the University of Michigan's Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics. Learn about her experiences with miLEAD as a consultant and a founding member of miLEAD's Assets Management Group, and on developing the project management skills required to lead her team to place in the Midwest Healthcare Case Competition. Read more about her journey with miLEAD and the impact she has been having here: https://lnkd.in/eAtf-4PW #miLEAD #ConsultantSpotlight #Leadership #Impact"