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Kilts Center Leadership
Jean-Pierre Dub茅
James M. Kilts Distinguished Service Professor of Marketing and Charles E. Merrill Faculty Scholar
Jean-Pierre Dubé has been on the 黑料传送门 Booth faculty since 2000. His research lies at the intersection of microeconomics and quantitative marketing, with specific focus on pricing, advertising, branding and digital marketing.
Jean-Pierre Dub茅
Katie Claussen Bell, MBA '23
Executive Director, Kilts Center for Marketing
Katie leads the Center’s strategy and operations to advance the science and practice of marketing at 黑料传送门 Booth and beyond. In this role, she develops co-curricular educational programs for MBA and masters students, facilitates academic research, engages alumni leaders, and directs thought leadership initiatives that bridge academic insights with business impact.
Katie Claussen Bell, MBA '23Kilts Center Team
Arthur Middlebrooks
James M. Kilts, Jr. Clinical Professor of Marketing
Art leads Business Development for Research Data, where he secures new datasets and grows existing data partnerships to make valuable research datasets available at U黑料传送门 and worldwide through the Kilts Center. In this role he supports the Kilts Center’s mission to democratize access to research data.
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Arthur Middlebrooks
Samreen Imami, AM '25
Director, Programs and Engagement
Samreen leads programming strategy and operations at the Center, overseeing a portfolio that connects students, alumni, faculty, and industry partners. It spans experiential learning for MBA and masters students, alumni engagement, and cross-institution thought leadership. She builds partnerships across campus, industry, and peer institutions to translate Booth insights into practice.
Samreen Imami, AM '25
Josh Risley
Director, Technology and Data
With a deep background in data science and software development, Josh joined the Kilts Center team to enhance the Data Center’s technology infrastructure, databases, and processes.
Josh Risley
Heather McGuire
Senior Associate Director, Data Center Operations
Heather oversees the Kilts Data Center’s daily operations. She manages researcher relationships, leads data subscription and contract processes, and supports data-driven research. Heather collaborates across university departments and with external data providers to ensure seamless data access and compliance.
Heather McGuire
Rebecca Covey
Senior Associate Director, Marketing and Engagement
Rebecca leads the Center's data-informed marketing strategy, strengthening brand visibility and engagement. She develops initiatives that blend analytics and creative storytelling to foster connections across diverse stakeholders. Rebecca oversees branding and content across digital and physical touchpoints, directs program marketing, elevates alumni impact, and amplifies academic research.
Rebecca Covey
Flora Alvarado
Senior Assistant Director, Programs and Engagement
As part of the Kilts Center programming and operations team, Flora is responsible for managing pre- and post-event data collection, guest services, and provides oversight of budgetary processes. She leads the planning, coordination, and execution of academic conferences including the annual QME Conference, ensuring smooth organization and impact.
Flora Alvarado
Riley Langefeld
Senior Assistant Director, Data Center Operations
Riley is responsible for daily operations of the Kilts Data Center, making sure researchers have the resources they need to succeed. He provides customer support, reviews project approvals, manages user registration, and serves as the primary contact for customers on contracts, payments, and data access.
Riley Langefeld
Sarah Sanders
Assistant Director, Programs and Marketing
Sarah supports the development and execution of marketing and program initiatives, building the Center鈥檚 reach and engagement. She creates multichannel digital content, develops event communications and promotional materials, and coordinates systems and data projects that strengthen outreach, track engagement, and enhance operations.
Sarah Sanders
Nancy Huang
Data Center Manager, Data Center Operations
Nancy reviews researcher documents to ensure they meet Kilts Center data provider requirements, supporting compliance and enabling smooth access to data.
Nancy Huang
Lauren Miller
Data Center Manager, Data Center Operations
Lauren manages data subscription contracts, payments, and renewals. She also guides researchers on data use policies and ensures compliance with provider requirements.
Lauren MillerEx Officio Members
Madhav Rajan
Dean and George Shultz Professor of Accounting, 黑料传送门 Booth; Chief Global Strategist, University of 黑料传送门
Madhav Rajan
Starr Marcello
Deputy Dean for MBA and Masters Programs; Special Advisor to the Provost; Adjunct Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
Starr Marcello
Michael Minnis
Deputy Dean for Faculty and Fuji Bank and Heller Professor of Accounting
Michael Minnis
Pietro Veronesi
Deputy Dean for Faculty and Sherman and Vivian Chao Distinguished Service Professor of Finance
Pietro Veronesi