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Donovan Beck

Communications & Storytelling Specialist

A multifaceted storyteller – an author, filmmaker, and advocate committed to reshaping dialogues around mental health and creativity, particularly on digital platforms—an experienced creative consultant who has worked with META, AFSP, and Calm.

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Jacquelyn Gasparek

Global Initiatives and Fellowships Coordinator

She brings a focus to work that specifically benefits first-generation, Pell-eligible students and a keen interest in seeing an equitable higher education culture for the next generation.

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Eileen Carney

Senior Administrative Assistant

With broad administrative experience in International Business and Higher Education—balanced by a multiyear stint in foreign language subtitling—Eileen is committed to supporting our mission and that of the larger MIT Sloan community.

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Shamil Ibragimov

Scholar-In-Residence

A highly experienced professional with over 20 years of expertise in the fields of international development, social innovation, education, and media development. He previously served as the Executive Director of Soros Foundation Kyrgyzstan.

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