execution Experts

Polina Durneva, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Eva Ponce, PhD

Director, Online Education, MIT CTL | Director, MITx MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management | Director, Omnichannel Supply Chain LabMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Ponce is an expert in AI, automation, e-commerce, and omnichannel fulfillment, with research on logistics and workforce transformation.

Selene Silvestri, PhD

Research ScientistMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Silvestri's research leverages optimization and data-driven analytics to enhance supply chain network design and warehouse operations.

Milena Janjevic, PhD

Research Scientist / EngineerMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Janjevic's current research focuses on the design of supply chain networks.

Henrietta von Eben-Worlee, PhD

Postdoctoral AssociateMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. von Eben-Worlee's research takes an empirical approach to operations and supply chain management.

Michael Gidlewski

Performance Improvement CatalystAchievement Unlimited

Performance Improvement Catalyst at Achievement Unlimited

Jason Blatt

Clinical Associate Professor | M.D.University of Florida

Dr. Jason Blatt specializes in pediatric neurosurgery.

Jon Gould

DeanUC Irvine

Jon Gould is a distinguished scholar in justice policy, social change and government reform.

Chris Caplice, PhD

Executive Director | Senior Research Scientist | Founder and Director, MIT Freight LabMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Caplice's research focuses on improving the way freight transportation is designed, procured, and managed.

Maria Jesús Saénz, PhD

Director, MIT Digital Supply Chain Transformation Lab | Executive Director, MIT SCM Masters ProgramsMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Saénz focuses on how fast-evolving technologies and AI reshape E2E value chains and Human-AI collaboration.