Elea M.

Elea M.

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Harvard MBA | MBA Admissions Expert | Former McK AP

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Studied at Harvard Business School

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Worked at McKinsey & Company

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Elea's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $129/hr

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Elea’s MBA Qualifications

As a Harvard Business School graduate, I know how transformative a top tier MBA degree can be. At the same time, I appreciate how challenging it can be to navigate the competitive admissions process. Nailing the GMAT/GRE, building a compelling narrative, developing a strategy for where to apply, and navigating interviews requires a tailored approach that is uniquely you. I come from an engineering background, working in medical devices for several years at Abbott prior to business school. After business school, I joined McKinsey where I helped companies navigate difficult strategic challenges largely in healthcare. My background in engineering and consulting equips me with a unique perspective to help you craft a distinctive application. Whether you need assistance with application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's connect and work together to achieve your MBA goals!

Elea can help with:

Editing

Recommendations

Interviews

School Selection

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

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About Elea

I am an engineer at heart and worked in medical devices for many years before getting my MBA at HBS. I had never taken a business class prior to business school, and went in knowing I wanted to build the business skills to balance my technical acumen. I joined McKinsey as a summer intern, and then rejoined full-time when I graduated. I worked on problems that were top of mind for CEOs and partnered with incredible people to drive sustainable impact.

Why do I coach?

I have been fortunate to have had great coaches and mentors over my career - from initial conversations with people that convinced me business school was the right fit, to people opening my aperture to the world of consulting, to many hours spent prepping to land the consulting job, and the great mentors that have developed me as a leader while in consulting. My hope is that I can return the favor to others who are embarking on these journeys and help you navigate the path ahead.

Work Experience

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Associate Partner

McKinsey & Company

July 2018 - May 2025

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Summer Associate

McKinsey & Company

May 2017 - August 2017

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Manufacturing Engineer

Abbott

May 2014 - September 2016

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Project Coordinator

Abbott

July 2012 - May 2014

Education

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Harvard Business School

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

2016 - 2018

Activities and societies: Healthcare Club, West Coast Club, Management Consulting Club, Women's Student Association

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University of Southern California

Master's Degree, M.S. Engineering Management

2009 - 2010

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University of Southern California

Bachelor's Degree, Biomedical Engineering

2005 - 2009

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