Meena Iyer
About Meena Iyer
Meena Iyer is a Senior Business Designer at IDEO, where she has worked since 2022. She holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and has a diverse background in innovation consulting and healthcare.
Work at IDEO
Meena Iyer currently serves as a Senior Business Designer at IDEO, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she applies her expertise in business design to develop innovative solutions and strategies. Prior to her current role, she briefly worked at IDEO as a Business Designer in 2021 for two months, contributing to various projects during her tenure.
Education and Expertise
Meena Iyer earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, completing her studies from 2020 to 2022. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Anthropology and Human Biology from Emory University, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both business and human-centered design.
Professional Background
Meena Iyer has a diverse professional background, beginning her career as a Healthcare Analyst at Huron Consulting Group from 2014 to 2016. She then transitioned to roles at Quid, where she served as Associate, Healthcare Enterprise Services, Manager, Healthcare Enterprise Services, and Head of DNA (Diversity & Inclusion) from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as an Innovation Consultant (Manager) at Haas@Work, UC Berkeley's Innovation Agency for four months in 2021.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at IDEO, Meena Iyer gained valuable experience at The Berkeley Innovation Group as an Innovation Intern from 2020 to 2021. She also held various positions at Huron Consulting Group, including Healthcare Associate for six months in 2017. Her extensive work history includes significant contributions in healthcare consulting and innovation.
Early Education
Meena Iyer's early education includes attending Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy from 2007 to 2010, followed by a year at Occidental College in 2010. This educational journey laid the groundwork for her future studies and professional pursuits in business and innovation.