CASE Impact Scholars

Annabel is a dual MBA/Master of Environmental Management student passionate about forestry, conservation, and climate resilience. She earned a degree in Natural Resource and Environmental Management from the University of Washington, where she conducted bioremediation research and led fundraising campaigns for several nonprofits. Annabel began her career in the Development Department at Fred Hutch Cancer […]

Paola is a passionate changemaker who breaks barriers in both boardrooms and on the rugby field, leading with purpose to empower the next generation of women in sport and tech. She’s a national team player for Mexico’s women’s XVs rugby team, proudly representing her country in international competition. In recognition of her leadership and long-standing […]

Mia Knight grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and has built her career at the intersection of digital and brand strategy, partnerships, and market innovation. A former Division I student-athlete at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her degree in economics, Mia is passionate about creating pathways for underrepresented talent and underestimated founders. She has […]

Cecilia Iliesiu Dolan is a retired Principal Ballerina turned social entrepreneur committed to driving change in health, education, and the arts. She created industry-changing programs within ballet that addressed mental health, mentorship, and access, including PNB School Mentorship & Wellness Program and global teacher training initiatives in Nigeria, Ghana, and Honduras. Now pivoting into healthcare […]

Greta Post has spent the past four years working as a consultant, but it was her involvement with her firm’s Impact Consulting Practice that became both life- and career-defining. She expanded the team by 4X, led over 15 projects, and built meaningful relationships with nonprofit partners. Though technically a side role, this work is where […]

Brenda Montecinos Villa is a first-generation college graduate and proud Mexican immigrant whose lived experience fuels her commitment to economic justice. Growing up navigating systemic economic barriers, she became determined to expand access to capital for communities historically excluded from the financial system.  Brenda earned her bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University. Most recently, she served […]

Maleigha Cooper is a MLT MBA PD Fellow and Consortium Member dedicated to driving equitable change at the intersection of business and social impact. With a background in philosophy and African American studies from the University of Georgia (summa cum laude), she brings a nuanced understanding of systemic inequities and a passion for community-centered solutions […]

My passion for child safety began in 2012 when a widely publicized abuse case made me realize that laws and punishment weren’t enough—real change had to come through education. I joined Teach for India to better understand the systemic challenges at the grassroots level. Teaching fifty 10-year-olds for two years was a deeply personal journey […]

Rebekka Nickman holds a Bachelor’s of Music from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. While in undergrad, she interned with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center and discovered that she was more interested in the business side of the arts than the performing side. Upon graduation, she worked for an arts education non-profit in Washington, […]

Toluwalase is a passionate advocate for using finance as a tool to drive positive social and environmental change. With a background in investment banking and impact investing, Tolu has extensive experience working in high-pressure financial environments. His career has focused on advancing renewable energy solutions in Nigeria and Africa, where he has been deeply involved […]