Civic Scholars Student Profile Sylvie Doppelt

Why did you choose to pursue your MBA at Chicago Booth?

I am a life-long Chicagoan, committed to social impact and strengthening democracy and our civil institutions that foster a healthy society. I am pursuing my MBA at Booth to deepen my ability to drive impact and change.

What skills are you looking to develop at Booth and implement into your social impact work?

I am looking to develop and deepen my skills in management (organizations and people), strategic decision making, and learning what it takes to build a healthy and impactful social venture. I am also interested in grappling with the complex questions around roles of the nonprofit, public and private sectors, and how they work together to strengthen our communities.

Which MBA program (Full-Time, Evening or Weekend MBA) are you pursuing and why?

I am pursuing the Evening MBA Program because I am an experiential learner. I love that I will be working and learning simultaneously, putting into practice immediately what I am learning in the classroom.