“One of the most inspiring things for me was seeing how quickly our employees came together with meaningful solutions and ideas during these unprecedented times,” writes Stephanie Gallo ’99, CMO of E. & J. Gallo Winery.
COVID-19 Stories
Growing Careers Through Education and Technology
Inspired by her classmates, Karen Liu Chen (2Y 2021) shares how she changed her mindset during COVID-19 and returned to her interest in edtech through her work with RevoU, an Indonesian startup that provides a virtual education in digital marketing for those who want to kickstart their careers.
A Zell Fellow Goes All in to Make Onsite Tests for COVID-19
Realizing the urgent testing needs presented by COVID-19, Adam Cohen (1Y 2020, Zell Fellow) and his startup, Stemloop, made the extraordinary pivot to apply their sensor technology to create an onsite testing option for COVID-19. Here is the story of that pivot.
A Call to Action: Two Students’ Efforts to Secure N95 Masks
Amar Dixit and Jenna Leahy (both 2Y 2020) share how they partnered with local health professionals – and leveraged their Kellogg network – to deliver thousands of N95 respirators to Chicago-area hospitals.
How the Day at Kellogg Event Transitioned to a Virtual Experience
When Shannon Kooser (2Y 2021) applied to be on the Day at Kellogg (DAK) Exec team, she had no idea how much she would grow as a leader as she worked to transition DAK into a virtual experience due to COVID-19. Here is her story on the incredible transition.
A Kellogg Startup Applies Filtering Technology to PPE
Will Zheng’s (E&W 2020, Zell Fellow 2019) startup, Serionix, originally designed air-filtering technology for astronauts’ spacesuits and is now used in smart HVAC air filters. But in response to COVID-19, Serionix made the extraordinary pivot to use its technology to help supply PPE to frontline healthcare workers.
EMBA Cohort Mobilizes to Protect Healthcare Workers
Executive MBA Cohort 120 shares how they leveraged their diverse backgrounds and networks to help frontline healthcare workers get the protective equipment they need during the COVID-19 crisis.
Part One: Learning to Innovate in a Virtual World
Marilyn Jian Yi Caton (2Y 2021) shares how she created a new Kellogg Slack channel to serve as a “virtual networking facilitator and playground for creative remote team-building activities,” and the lessons she learned along the way.
Adopting an Intentional Mindset During Disruption
In the shift to going virtual, Michael Miller (MMM 2020) decided early on how important it would be to adopt an intentional mindset. He shares the resources and insights that guided him towards intentionality and building a new routine.
Daybreak’s EIC on Social Distancing and Staying Connected
Daybreak’s editor-in-chief, Divya C. Reddy (2Y 2020), shares how she became involved with the popular student-to-student newsletter and discusses how it has adapted to serve its audience during social distancing.
Kellogg Students Create a COVID-19 Pledge
Six Kellogg students came together to create The Pledge and share resources so their classmates feel connected while social-distancing. Read about it in their own words.
Being an Effective Leader in Disruptive Times
Nathan Evans (EMBA 2011 and co-founder of fulfin) shares his experience leading his fintech startup during the COVID-19 crisis, and the three pillars he relies on to be an effective leader.