Neema Ongaro
Strategic Program Manager
Chicago,IL
Summary
MBA candidate at Kellogg with 5+ years in strategy and operations across healthcare and fintech. Skilled in driving cross-functional initiatives, analyzing complex problems, and delivering data-backed solutions. Passionate about solving business challenges through consulting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4057
4057
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Strategic Program Manager
Morningstar, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
- Managed multi-team initiative to streamline onboarding for institutional clients, cutting cycle time by 25%
- Developed KPI dashboards and strategic planning tools adopted across three business units
- Presented business case analyses directly to senior leadership, influencing annual prioritization roadmap
- Selected for Morningstar's Leadership Acceleration Program
Operations Analyst → Strategy Associate
Cityblock Health
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Led market entry analyses for new geographic expansion, informing executive-level decisions
- Built operational KPIs framework used in $160M Series C fundraising materials
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to increase member retention by 30% through behavioral nudges
- Acted as Chief Strategy Officer’s project liaison on strategic partnerships
Business Insights Intern
Moderna, Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Conducted competitive landscape research for mRNA drug pipeline; findings shared with executive team
- Supported pricing strategy development for early-stage rare disease treatments
Education
MBA - Strategy, Operations, and Analytics
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
01-2027
B.A. - Economics & Statistics
Williams College
01.2014 - 01.2018
MBA - Strategy, Operations, and Analytics
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
01-2027
Skills
- Strategic analysis
- SQL
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Excel modeling
- Agile project management
Skills Interests
Strategic analysis, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Excel modeling, Agile project management, Distance running, Behavioral economics, East African cuisine, Urban design podcasts
Leadership Extracurriculars
- Kellogg Consulting Club, Case Competition Finalist, 2024
- Morningstar Women’s Network, Mentorship Program Co-lead
- Williams College Career Center, Peer Business Coach
- Track & Field, Williams Varsity, Team Captain, Led team to conference championship
Timeline
Strategic Program Manager
Morningstar, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Operations Analyst → Strategy Associate
Cityblock Health
01.2018 - 01.2021
Business Insights Intern
Moderna, Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2017
B.A. - Economics & Statistics
Williams College
01.2014 - 01.2018
MBA - Strategy, Operations, and Analytics
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
MBA - Strategy, Operations, and Analytics
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
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