Hi I'm Caroline. I've founded and exited an equitable hiring startup, led a product marketing team at HR tech unicorn Lattice, and studied career development for the working adult at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. I like to work with female and other minoritized professionals who are in highly cross-functional and political roles, and are seeking more success and satisfaction in their work. My Specialties: - Making a career transition -- full support from defining what you want more of at work to salary negotiation - Navigating cross-functional relationships, power dynamics, and managing up and across - Helping you accept your personal power, agency, and strengths

Welcome to my profile! With a rich background in venture capital, social entrepreneurship and tech business development, I bring a wealth of experience to career development coaching. As the Co-Founder and former Co-CEO of Moringa School, I led a team that trained over 4,000 students with an impressive 85% job placement rate, demonstrating my commitment to transforming education and career outcomes. My role as Director of Business Development at Discord further honed my skills in building strategic partnerships and fostering connections in a new industry. Additionally, my work with Savannah Fund, LendHer Capital and as a Committee Member for Investisseurs et Partenaires has equipped me with unique insights into venture funding and supporting diverse entrepreneurs. Let's work together to unlock your potential and achieve your career goals!

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in business operations and strategy, I have successfully led major projects and strategic initiatives at Datavant, including overseeing the company's largest-ever implementation and generating significant revenue growth. My experience as Chief of Staff and Head of Product Success has equipped me with the skills to navigate complex business environments and drive impactful results. Additionally, my academic background in neuropsychology and extensive research experience have honed my analytical and problem-solving abilities. I am passionate about helping individuals advance their careers by leveraging my expertise in strategic planning, project management, and data analysis. Let's connect to discuss how I can support your career development journey!

I recently transitioned from 7 years in Consulting to an internal Strategy role at a HealthTech start-up. Aside from Strategy, I considered roles like Business Operations, Products, Commercial, Go-to-Market, PE, and entrepreneurship. I'm happy to share the journey I took to making this transition and the pros/cons of each career path. Partner with me as we brainstorm your next career move. With me, we will work together on: +Developing a list of job options based on your strengths +Identifying key values most important for you in your next role or company +Navigating the current job market to land interviews +Evaluating your strengths to figure out which path makes the most sense for you

I went through many weardrobe changes to find what I love doing. I started off at Microsoft on a backend data team - but quickly learned that wasn't it. I used my skills that I learned to move to Slack where I really learned how to be a true product manager. And from there - I've been seeking constant challenges in a space that interstes me: connecting people on the internet. I've been there, and done that and am here to help you navigate your career moves that will make your work life a happy place.

With a diverse background in global brand strategy at Nike, investment at Eniac Ventures, and consulting at Bain & Company, I bring a wealth of experience to help you navigate your career development journey. As a Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford GSB, I am deeply committed to fostering growth and impact in my clients' careers. Whether you're looking to break into consulting, venture capital, or brand strategy, I can provide tailored guidance to help you achieve your professional goals. Let's connect and create a strategic plan to elevate your career to the next level!

Having worked in several popular entry-level career paths out of school (investment banking, management consulting, product management, private equity, and strategy / ops roles at early / growth stage businesses, I have a keen perspective on what the various industries and roles have to offer, the skills necessary to land one of these jobs, and how to succeed in these roles. With over a decade of work experience, I've spent a lot of time reflecting on my own career and have helped coach countless others on theirs to help better understand their personal interests and help them achieve their goals.

tl;dr on me: I'm an experienced consumer-facing product leader and founder who has scaled teams, launched products with millions of users and more millions of revenue impact, and raised money (within corporations and from top VCs). I've also felt imposter syndrome, doubted my career decisions, and been rejected from more job positions than I can count. Throughout both, I've always enjoyed sharing my learnings with students and mentees so they can avoid the mistakes I've made and find fulfillment as quickly and abundantly as possible. While I was a student at the University of Texas, I founded the campus’s first product-focused peer mentorship and recruiting organization. Through the organization and independently, I’ve coached dozens of students and young professionals on how to break into and succeed in product and consumer-facing roles — and like any great PM, I enjoy getting into the nitty gritty, from resume review to international launches and fighting for more eng staffing. I personally understand the challenges presented by coming from a public, non-Ivy university, as well as the anxiety that comes from being “non-technical”. After interning at VRBO, I joined Uber’s Associate Product Manager (APM) program — giving me exposure to leading tech teams in highly operational contexts (scooters and bikes), shipping design systems for core rider experience, and 3x-ing revenue and team size for a new business line (takeout) at Uber Eats.

COACHING EXPERIENCE • I've worked with well dozens of individuals ranging in experience level (executive / board members to first-time job seekers) on how to target their search, craft a compelling set of materials, and apply successfully to various roles • Academic & MBA Coaching | Advised multiple admits into Stanford Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, INSEAD, Haas, and more (see >80 Leland reviews), while teaching multiple courses through Leland • Professional Writing | Speechwriting in public policy & political environments, Lead Editor for Nondisclosure (Stanford GSB's magazine) and Managing Editor for the Stanford International Policy Review • Interview Training | I'm interview-trained for McKinsey, allowing me to give high-quality mock interviews for just about any high-caliber program • Additional Writing | Crafting op-eds, ghostwriting for major publications, developing a fictional short story collection, policy deep dives, a book on chess applications to life, and application essays of all sorts CAREER • What I'm Doing Now | Based in NYC working on a chess marketplace startup while continuing various forms of advisory work, including life & general career coaching • Stanford GSB Alum, Class of 2021 | Miller Social Change Award; 1/2 Scholarship / Academic Fellowship • Public Policy | Prior to Stanford, worked on the Policy Team for the Chicago Mayor's Office under Mayor Rahm Emanuel, focusing on 5G infrastructure policy, criminal justice policy, and citywide corporate/economic development deals • McKinsey | Before policy, worked at McKinsey & Co , with casework focused on job training for the formerly incarcerated and workforce development for at-risk youth • PE / VC / Startup Advising | After Stanford, worked in Bain's Private Equity Group on various due diliegences, managed deals with several venture capital firms, and advised multiple startups on growth and go-to-market strategy

Hello! I'm Alex, and I'm thrilled that you're considering working with me. I have a deep passion for coaching, particularly in helping folks navigate their 20s. I specialize in supporting two main groups: 1) aspiring students aiming to apply for Master’s programs, with a focus on securing scholarships & fellowships, and 2) young professionals seeking careers that resonate with their true selves. I hold a Master’s Degree from the Schwarzman Scholars program at Tsinghua University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Georgetown University, along with a coaching certification from the Coach Training Alliance. I'm here to help, so please feel free to reach out with any questions!