Gene F.
About Gene F.
Gene F. serves as the Executive Director of Impact at Handshake, where he focuses on leveraging data to drive innovation and mentoring future leaders. With extensive experience in various consulting and managerial roles across multiple companies, he has a strong commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Current Role at Handshake
Gene F. serves as the Executive Director of Impact at Handshake, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on driving initiatives that promote social impact within the organization. His responsibilities include leveraging data to inform strategies and enhance the company's outreach efforts. Gene's leadership aims to foster a culture that prioritizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all team members feel psychologically safe.
Previous Experience at Handshake
Prior to his current role, Gene worked at Handshake as the Director of Insights from 2019 to 2023. In this capacity, he utilized data analytics to provide insights that informed business decisions. His work contributed to the organization's strategic direction and helped in understanding market trends, ultimately supporting Handshake's growth objectives.
Professional Background
Gene has a diverse professional background, having held various roles in multiple organizations. He worked at Zuora as a Senior Manager and Engagement Manager, and at LinkedIn as a Sr. Insights Manager. His experience also includes consulting roles at Deloitte and Accenture, as well as product development at Pfizer. Gene's career reflects a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making and consulting.
Education and Expertise
Gene holds a Bachelor of Science in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology and a Master of Science in Bioinformatics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His educational background provides him with a strong analytical foundation, which he applies in his professional roles. He has also studied at Howard University and IMSA, further enriching his academic experience.
Mentoring and Leadership Development
Gene is passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of leaders. He promotes diverse and inclusive environments that prioritize psychological safety. His commitment to leadership development is evident in his approach to team management and organizational culture, where he emphasizes the importance of customer-centric and design-thinking methodologies.