Mercedes Riley
About Mercedes Riley
Mercedes Riley serves as the People and Culture Program Manager at Mindbody in New York, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in research and consulting, with experience at various organizations including Bain & Company and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Work at Mindbody
Mercedes Riley serves as the People and Culture Program Manager at Mindbody, a position she has held since 2023. Based in New York, she focuses on enhancing workplace culture and employee engagement within the organization. Her role involves developing programs that support the company's mission and values, fostering a positive work environment.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Mercedes Riley gained diverse experience across various organizations. She worked as a Strategy Extern at AHA! Learning Center in Manila from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she held positions at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as a Development Research Associate Intern and Neuro-oncology Researcher. She also completed internships at Morgan Stanley, Los Angeles Superior Court, and Brain Power, contributing to her broad skill set.
Education and Expertise
Mercedes Riley earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she double majored in Brain and Cognitive Sciences and Philosophy. She also obtained a Minor in Business Analytics from MIT Sloan School of Management. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her analytical and communication skills.
Achievements in Consulting
From 2020 to 2023, Mercedes Riley worked as a Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company. In this role, she applied her expertise in data analysis and strategic thinking to help clients identify opportunities for growth and improvement. Her ability to uncover hidden possibilities in data has been a significant asset in her consulting career.
Research and Development Background
Mercedes has a solid research background, having worked as an Undergraduate Researcher in both the Department of Economics and the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT. Her research experience includes a fellowship at Ek Kadam Aur - Foundation for Education and Health in India, where she contributed to educational and health initiatives.