Abby Miller
About Abby Miller
Abby Miller is a Senior Program Coordinator at Harvard Business School, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in culinary arts and education, with experience in program coordination, baking, and leadership development.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Abby Miller serves as the Senior Program Coordinator at Harvard Business School, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is part of an administrative team that plans and delivers up to 24 Executive Education programs annually. Her responsibilities include coordinating across multiple departments, such as catering and housing, to ensure the seamless execution of these programs. Abby has developed proficiency in facilitating virtual programs using various platforms, including Zoom, WebEx, Teams, and a proprietary platform called the Live Online Classroom.
Professional Experience
Before her current position, Abby Miller gained diverse experience in the culinary field. She worked at Flour Bakery+Cafe as an Opening Baker and later as a Pastry Chef. Additionally, she held roles at America's Test Kitchen as a Test Kitchen Intern and at Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris as a Pastry Cook 2. Abby also worked at Johnson & Wales University in various capacities, including Production Assistant and Career Explorations Leader in University Admissions. Her early career included a position as a Sales Associate at Kohl's Department Stores.
Education and Certifications
Abby Miller holds a Bachelor of Science in Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson and Wales University, which she completed from 2010 to 2014. She has also pursued further education in the culinary arts, achieving a Diploma from Ecole Nationale Superieure de la Patisserie (ENSP) in Baking and Pastry Arts. Additionally, she has obtained certificates in Spirits and Mixology Management from Johnson and Wales University School of Mixology and from the Professional School of Bartending RI.
Professional Development and Skills
Abby Miller actively seeks professional development opportunities to enhance her leadership skills and find her unique voice in the workplace. She has completed training in diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as in influencing without authority. Her experience in coordinating programs and facilitating virtual sessions has equipped her with valuable skills in communication and collaboration across various departments.