Meet The Team

Jason Miller is a Professor of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business. He is also the Interim Chairperson for the Department of Supply Chain Management.

He works to help practitioners and policy makers synthesize economic data to develop a better understanding of trends in logistics, manufacturing, retail, and wholesale sectors.

He has been quoted extensively by The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Bloomberg, The Washington Post, Reuters, and NPR Marketplace, amongst others.

Abeeha Zaidi is a Senior majoring in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University.

Abeeha is passionate about expanding her knowledge and gaining exposure to a diverse array of industries. She is particularly interested in leveraging her expertise to support business growth in developing countries. As a research enthusiast, she is committed to discovering innovative solutions to complex challenges.

She has intern experience at Fortune 500 companies, such as Nike, Intel & Toyota. At Michigan State she is also involved in Spectrum Consulting and Russell Palmer Career Center.

Numair Haq is a Junior majoring in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University.

Numair is a curious business professional who is working to obtain literacy in many business-related fields. He aims to continuously grow his network in order to teach and learn from others.

He looks to pursue a full time career in the Consulting Industry after graduation and put his skillset into application.

He has internship experience at Toyoda Gosei and is involved in Spectrum Consulting Group as well as the Supply Chain Management Association on campus.

Seohee Kim is a Senior majoring in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University with a minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Seohee is a dedicated individual who seeks to uncover the profound impact of entertainment on society. Her curiosity about the power of entertainment fuels her desire to deepen her knowledge with her experiences. Seohee is eager to make meaningful contributions that will enrich the entertainment experience for audiences everywhere with SCM practices.

She has organizational experiences with Broad Marketing & Communications, Gong cha Michigan, KPOP STATION, and WUZO Entertainment. Her campus involvements include the Asian Pacific American Student Organization, Cultural Vogue, Pearl Project, and Korean Student Association.

Anitej Bhaskar is a Junior majoring in Supply Chain Management and Human Biology at Michigan State University.

Anitej is an aspiring leader in the intersection of healthcare and supply chain, Anitej brings a strong passion for risk management, consulting, and innovative problem-solving. 

His experience spans roles such as Enterprise Risk Management Intern at Rocket Companies, Operations Consulting Intern at Tuskro, Inc. He is also involved in SCNO

Aisha Ahmad is a junior at Michigan State University pursuing Supply Chain Management. 

She is passionate about involving herself in supply chain. Through research, she looks forward to collaborating with her peers to help mentor them on publishing articles towards contemporary supply chain obstacles. She believes that ISCRO is a great organization to grow skills in data analysis, communication, writing, and learning about supply chain.

Aisha has experienced an internship with Meijer at the Lansing Distribution Complex, looking into warehouse systems and operations management. She is also a Research Leader for ISCRO and looks forward to attending SCMA's WISE meetings.

Amy Shen is a senior studying Supply Chain Management with a minor in Information Technology.

Her most recent internship was in Seattle, WA with Microsoft as a Supply Chain Planner Intern.

She is excited to be involved in another year of ISCRO, as she is able to learn more about the supply chain issues affecting the world and collaborate with other members of the team.

Rijul Mahajan is a senior at Michigan State University, majoring in Supply Chain Management with a minor in Environmental and Sustainability Studies.

She embodies a positive growth mindset, a robust work ethic, and a passion for acquiring new skills through diverse experiences. A Scholar in the Dashney Women’s Leadership Accelerator, she has honed leadership skills critical for seamless transition into the corporate world.

Rijul has interned as a Global Strategic Sourcing Intern at Kohler, focusing on sustainable supplier practices, and as a Distribution Operations Intern at Martin Brower, enhancing operational excellence. After graduation, she will join Kohler's Operations and Supply Chain Leadership Development Program, aiming to advance sustainable procurement strategies.

Sophie is a junior studying Supply Chain Management with a minor in Data Science. She joined ISCRO in Fall 2023 hoping to learn more about supply chain through the perspectives of economics, current events, data, and industries.

Sophie is an undergraduate research assistant for the supply chain department, where her projects are focused on logistics in the retail industry and applying data science to supply chain research.

On campus, Sophie is involved in Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations (SCNO) as the VP of Operations. Over the summer, she interned at Best Buy as a Global Logistics & Trade Intern.

Zach Gietzen is a Junior majoring in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University with a Minor in German language.

Zach looks forward to growing his knowledge of supply chain and is implications in different industries and business settings. He aims to use his passion for problem solving and research to further his own knowledge and help find ways to make supply chain knowledge available to everyone.

Zach has experience in the Supply Chain Industry through his Co-Op for Stellantis, and his internship at Argus Logistics. At Michigan State he is also involved with the Supply Chain Management Association and Sustainable Business Association.

Arjun Tholakapalli is a Senior majoring in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University with a minor in Environmental Studies & Sustainability.

He is eager to expand his industry knowledge through valuable, hands-on experience, along with researching and finding new ways to make existing company processes more efficient, and designing new, more sustainable solutions for existing and forecasted supply chain issues. Arjun has internship experience as a Purchasing Intern at Caterpillar (CAT), a Fortune 75 company specializing as the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

He is also involved as a Team Lead for Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations (SCNO), along with being a TA and Student Coordinator for BUS 101, as a part of the Residential Business Community (RBC).

Aryahi Pachpande is a sophomore majoring in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University with a minor in Information Technology.

Aryahi is eager to broaden her knowledge and gain exposure to diverse fields within supply chain management. She is passionate about international relations, sustainability, and technology in this evolving field.

On campus, she is involved as a Team Lead for Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations (SCNO) and Events Coordinator for Coalition of Indian Undergraduate Students (CIUS).

Brendan Furnari is a junior at Michigan State University majoring in Supply Chain Management with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

He is dedicated to advancing the field of supply chain management through innovative ideas. As a member of ISCRO, he is excited to enhance his skills in data analysis and research, believing that continuous learning is key to personal and professional growth.

Brendan has interned at Fairlife as a Supply Chain Logistics Intern, working to improve processes through automation and optimization. He has also interned at Lanzen Incorporated and currently works at Jackson as a Strategic Support Associate.

Esha Varchasvi is a junior majoring in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University with a minor in Information Technology.

Esha is excited to expand her knowledge on supply chain across various industries and staying up to date on concerning global issues.

She has experience interning at Toyota, Flagstar Bank and V2soft Inc. On campus, she's involved in the Women in Entrepreneurship Association, MSU Club Golf Team and the VIM Magazine.

Jade Nguyen is a junior double majoring in Supply Chain Management and Economics, with a minor in Quantitative Data Analytics.

She has interned at Teamraderie as a Inventory Management and Supply Chain Itern, at Benco Dental as an Equipment Merchandise Supply Chain Intern, and was a Supply Chain Intern at APL Logistics.

On campus, she is involved in SCNO and Phi Chi Theta. She is excited to expand her knowledge about current global supply chain situation and how impactful supply chain is.

Joshua Kallumkal is a senior majoring in Supply Chain Management with a minor in Computer Science.

Joshua is enthusiastic about broadening his expertise and gaining experience across various industries, with a particular interest in technology.

He has experience at Fortune 500 companies like Stellantis & Aptiv.

Lam Nguyen is a sophomore majoring in Supply Chain Management with double minors in IT and Environmental & Sustainability Studies.

She is passionate about data-driven solutions in supply chain management, with a strong focus on ESG and creating sustainable, efficient strategies in the F&B and CPG industries. With experience in the retail industry, she is eager to contribute to meaningful change through innovative procurement solutions.

On campus, she is actively involved in TEDxMSU and Russell Palmer Career Center. Lam is seeking an internship in procurement to further develop her expertise and drive impactful results in the supply chain field.

Sophie Aguas is a freshman at Michigan State University and pursuing Supply Chain Management with a minor in Information Technology.

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She is passionate about learning more about logistics and operations management and improving cost efficacy. She is excited to work with ISCRO, as she believes ISCRO is an excellent opportunity to hone her data analysis and writing skills.

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Sophie has previously interned at Novi High School’s Athletics Office, and is excited to gain more experience. On campus, Sophie is involved in multiple student organizations besides ISCRO, including SCMA, WISE, WBSA, PASS, and MSU’s Concert Orchestra.

Vaishnavi Akella is a sophmore studying Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University.

Vaishnavi is enthusiastic about growing her supply chain knowledge with future hands-on experiences. She is passionate about researching global supply chain issues while working with several of her peers. She aims to enhance several skills as well as leave a big impact during her time at ISCRO.

She is interested in operations management as well as consulting. Vaishnavi is also interested in growing more in the healthcare industry. She has experience as an intern at World Medical Relief, and is involved with Phi Chi Theta on campus.

Veena Raigaonkar is a sophomore majoring in Supply Chain Management with a minor in International Business.

She is passionate about exploring and researching global supply chain problems in diverse industries, especially through ISCRO. She's particularly interested in cross-cultural business exchanges and their impact. With a curiosity for betterment, she is eager to contribute to the ever-growing network of supply chain management with her education, research, and ideas.

She has experience interning for her high school's IT department, as well as working with the retail and food industry. She hopes to intern in a supply chain development and leadership position.