Davies DeCesare-Fousek
Hometown: Boston, MA
Fun fact: I grew up without a TV
Active Kellogg Affiliations: 1Y KSA, Kellogg Data & Analytic Club, KTech
Advice I'd give myself a year ago: Don't say yes to everything! There will be plenty of opportunities that come up throughout your time at Kellogg.
Ask me about: Backpacking, mountain biking in IL and MI, part-time internships, JV and tech!
Why CIM Exec: Paying it forward to kick off your first Kellogg experience
Anne Eifel
Hometown: Bay Village, OH
Fun fact: Growing up, I was a competitive figure skater
Active Kellogg Affiliations: WBA, IBCM
Advice I'd give myself a year ago: Chill out. Recruiting will be fine. You will make friends. You will get involved in something you like. Take each challenge as they come but don't create them for yourself.
Ask me about: Running, dog parenting, books of any kind, Chicago restaurants
Why CIM Exec: this is your first impression of Kellogg and the beginning of your journey.
Dylan Ketcham
Hometown: League City, TX
Katie Mailey
Hometown: Hudson, OH
Fun Fact: I did a 46 hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon for pediatric cancer – we raised over $10 million!
Active Kellogg Affiliations: Business of Healthcare Conference, Manbassadors
Advice I'd give to myself a year ago: Step out of your comfort zone – there's so much to learn here during your year.
Ask me about: Evanston restaurants, how to survive Chicago winters, healthcare, book recommendations, my favorite Peloton classes
Why CIM Exec: I chose to join the CIM Exec Team because I wanted to be able to welcome the next 1Y class and help give them the best start to their Kellogg year.
Alyssa Posklensky
Hometown: Livingston, NJ
Fun Fact: In my spare time (which is really low since I've been at Kellogg), I run an Etsy shop!
Active Kellogg Affiliations: 1Y KSA President, Women's Business Association Ambassador, Admissions Ambassador
Advice I'd give to myself a year ago: Say yes to as many things outside of your comfort zone as possible!
Ask me about: Marketing, CPG, Just in Time recruiting (really all year long recruiting), club involvement
Why CIM Exec: I'd love to help next years' class get off to a strong start!
Adam Steinert
Hometown: Tinley Park, IL
Fun fact: I love to run and play soccer! Kellogg has been an opportunity for me to get back into both activities!
Active Kellogg Affiliations: CIM Planning Committee, unofficially involved in many club events!
Advice I'd give to myself a year ago: Get organized quickly! So much is going on and planning requires looking a week or 2 ahead of time. Make sure you are doing what you want out of your Kellogg experience.
Ask me about: As a Chicago local, I'd love to talk about some of the events that you can plan for a group of Kellogg friends or some bucket list items.
Why CIM Exec: CIM is a critical start and sets a foundation for your Kellogg experience! I wanted to help the incoming 1Y's start their year great!
Manognya Deepthi Gorthy
Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Fun fact: I don't have a sweet tooth. Desserts can make me nauseous.
Active Kellogg Affiliations: Kellogg Energy and Sustainability Club, MOSAIC, KSA Hub Sustainability and facilities
Advice I'd give to myself a year ago: Don't take 5 credits in one quarter. Don't wait for connections to just happen. Take control of your social interactions.
Ask me about: Sustainability Careers, Vegetarian food, Affordable social, being an international student, and being sober at B-school!
Why CIM Exec: To be able to welcome the next class of Kellogg leaders and ensure they have a *great* introduction to the Kellogg experience!
Amna Mahmud
Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
Fun fact: I have two rescue cats - one from Atlanta and one from Chicago!
Active Kellogg Affiliations: Muslims at Kellogg, Kellogg Tech Conference, Women in Business, MBAi Leadership Team, Kellogg South Asia Club
Advice I'd give to myself a year ago: 1) It is okay to say "no." 2) It is very important to stay true to who you are and to never compromise your values. 3) Figure out your rocks, sand, and pebbles. 4) The grass is always greener on the other side. Water the side you are on!
Ask me about: Being a woman of color at Kellogg; Transitioning to Product Management from Consulting; How to make the best Chicken Biryani; Being a religious minority; Sober-spectrum events; Living with a JV!
Why CIM Exec: I want to leave Kellogg better than I found it. Being on CIM exec helps me curate the experience for incoming students and help set a culture of Kellogg leaders who are there for each other through thick and thin. I also want to encourage under-represented minorities to be their authentic selves and not try to mold or code switch into someone they are not.
Keyaira Lock Adewunmi
Fun fact: Taraji P. Henson once came backstage, kissed me on the forehead, and told me I was great!
Active Kellogg Affiliations: Co-President of BMA, Golub Capital Board Fellows Program
Advice I'd give to myself a year ago: You are more powerful than you think you are! Stay strong!
Ask me about: Moving from the West Coast, Being Married, Balancing Trips and School Priorities!
Why CIM Exec: CIM is where 'Culture is Made." As a Cultural Strategist that empowers brands to effectively reach their internal and external customers in nuanced, culturally intelligent ways, I care deeply about 'how' Culture Is Made. Being on CIM Exec would allow me to further explore strategies used to not only create culture but also manage culture. Thus, I look forward to being on the frontlines to entrench culture, cultural intelligence, and cultural equity in every aspect of the CIM experience!
