NYSTEC 2023-2024 Intern
Penn State University, Corporate Innovation & Entrepreneurship Major
CeCe Whalen is a rising senior at Penn State University, majoring in Corporate Innovation & Entrepreneurship, with a double minor in Management and Sustainably. With a passion for business strategy and a focus on sustainable practice, CeCe is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world of consulting.
She actively participates in various extracurricular activities, including her involvement and love for THON, the largest student run philanthropy that raises funds and awareness for children with pediatric cancer. She is also a member of Pi Beta Phi, a fraternity for women, where she has further honored her organizational and interpersonal abilities.
CeCe has immersed herself in the world of entrepreneurship with participation in startup competitions, leveraging her creativity to develop innovative solutions for real world problems. She has been engaged in a consulting project with Moka Origins, a social enterprise focused on sustainable and ethical sourcing of coffee and chocolate. Through this experience, CeCe has gained practical insights into the consulting industry while contributing to the growth and success of this organization.
Through her internship at NYSTEC she has had amazing opportunities working with the IgniteU Team, as well as the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team. She has been able to dive deep into the world of consulting with hands-on experiences.
Fun Fact: She has two different colored eyelashes! (one blonde, one brown!).