Janelle La Marche
About Janelle La Marche
Janelle La Marche is a Senior Business Analyst at Harvard Business School, where she leads the identity and access management modernization team as part of the Digital Transformation initiative. With a background in psychology and experience in various analytical roles, she has worked at Harvard Business School since 2013, contributing to process improvement and staff training.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Janelle La Marche serves as a Senior Business Analyst at Harvard Business School, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads the team focused on identity and access management modernization as part of the Digital Transformation initiative. Her responsibilities include streamlining processes for project transitions to operational support and enhancing workflows. Prior to her current position, she worked at Harvard Business School as a Business Analyst and Project Manager for seven years, beginning in 2017.
Previous Experience in User Experience Research
Before joining Harvard Business School, Janelle La Marche worked at the Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems as a User Experience Researcher and Technical Staff from 2010 to 2013. This role was based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she contributed to research and development projects aimed at improving sustainable energy solutions. Her experience in user experience research provided her with valuable insights into user-centered design and technical processes.
Educational Background
Janelle La Marche holds a Master's degree in Experimental/Cognitive Psychology from Tufts University, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Psychology from Northeastern University, completing her studies there from 2001 to 2006. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in psychological principles and research methodologies.
Previous Roles at Harvard Business School
Janelle La Marche has held multiple positions at Harvard Business School. From 2013 to 2017, she worked as a Quality Engineer and Business Analyst. In these roles, she was involved in various projects that required analytical skills and process improvement. Her extensive experience at the institution has contributed to her current expertise in business analysis and project management.
Early Career and Research Experience
Janelle La Marche began her career as a Research Technician at Northeastern University, where she worked from 2005 to 2008. Following this role, she served as a Graduate Work/Teaching Assistant at Tufts University from 2008 to 2010. These early positions provided her with hands-on experience in research and education, further developing her analytical and teaching skills.