So I’m certified in Business & Supply Chain Management. What does that mean?

Before this program, I hadn’t fully grasped the critical role supply chain management plays in everything—from the toothbrush you use in the morning to the device you're reading this on. However, after in-depth training with Professor John Impellizzeri, (Rutgers Business School) and industry executive mentors including Jeffrey Hermann, Manish Airen, and Hussan Peavey, I developed a deep appreciation for the field’s impact on global industries.

Beyond the technical aspects, I also honed essential soft skills, including networking and public speaking.

Key Contributions & Presentations

🏙️ Newark Urban Agriculture Hackathon

• Led my team’s discussion at the hackathon hosted by Kevin Lyons, tackling food insecurity in Newark through an inclusive and sustainable supply chain solution.

• Our approach focused on repurposing abandoned buildings into urban farming hubs that integrated hydroponics, vertical farming, poultry production, and solar-powered filtration systems. Inspired by AeroFarms in Newark, we designed a B2B and B2C make-to-stock system, connecting urban farms directly to consumers via an underground marketplace.

• Worked alongside professionals from the Mandela Washington Fellowship, with guidance from Fundisayi Chigumadzi and Zaitun Namuwonge as our Fellow Mentors.

🚛 Diesel vs. Sustainable Trucking Solutions for Hermann Trucks

• Presented a case study for Hermann Trucks on fuel efficiency in logistics, comparing Diesel, CNG, and electric battery-powered trucks for supply chain operations.

• While I advocate for sustainable tech, I was assigned Diesel and had to objectively assess its cost-benefit trade-offs—a valuable exercise in understanding real-world business decision-making.

This experience at Rutgers Business School provided an invaluable deep dive into supply chain strategies, sustainability, and business innovation. Check out one of my presentations on LinkedIn!