Ella Komlanvi
5.0
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Studied at MIT Sloan
Works at Chestnut run capital partners
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
About Ella
I’m an MIT Sloan MBA graduate and incoming Harvard Kennedy School MPA student, admitted to both programs with merit scholarships. Originally from Togo, West Africa, I bring a global perspective and a proven track record of excellence across finance, impact investing, and development—having worked at Wells Fargo, BNP Paribas, and the World Bank. Over the past decade, I’ve coached and mentored 100+ students and young professionals from diverse backgrounds, helping them gain admission to MIT, Harvard, and other top MBA programs. I’m passionate about helping ambitious applicants craft authentic, high-impact applications that stand out and unlock life-changing opportunities.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know what it feels like to start with limited guidance and big dreams. As a first-generation immigrant from Togo, West Africa, I’ve been fortunate to find mentors who helped me navigate opportunities I once thought were out of reach. Earning degrees from MIT Sloan and Harvard Kennedy School taught me that education can truly change lives—and coaching is my way of helping others access that same transformation with confidence and support.
Work Experience
Private Credit Associate
Chestnut run capital partners
May 2025 - Present
Private Equity - Associate
Cepres
June 2024 - August 2024
Salesforce.com, Interpersonal Skills and +4 skills
Investment Professional
IFC - International Finance
October 2021 - September 2023
Interpersonal Skills, Operational Strategy and +4 skills
(Senior) Financial Analyst
Wells Fargo
July 2020 - October 2021
Interpersonal Skills, Revenue Management and +1 skill
Forbes Scholar
Forbes
August 2019 - July 2020
Selected as a Forbes Under 30 Scholar to attend the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit in Detroit, Michigan. The Forbes Under 30 Summit is an annual conference that brings the nation’s top young leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs together for a week of learning and sharing. Interpersonal Skills
Education
MIT Sloan
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, Finance
2023 - 2025
Activities and societies: MIT Dean's Fellow | Fintech Club Co- President MIT impact Investing Initiative Co- Chair MIT Africa Innovate Conference
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor's degree, Economics
2015 - 2019
Activities and societies: Full Ride Carolina Covenant Receptient ,Women in Economics Club, Organization of African Students Interest and Solidarity, Minority Business Student Association, Carolina Covenant Advisory Board, Out-Of-State Student Organization
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Overall Rating
5.0
Ella has helped Leland clients get into Columbia University
Ella has helped Leland clients get into Citigroup