Lonnie has recently defended his doctoral thesis in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zürich. He completed his B.S. in Geology from Colorado State University and his M.S. in Geology at California State University-Northridge. Before pursuing his doctoral work, he held a role as a research data analyst at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego. Lonnie has been involved as a consultant in the Bridge program, as a committee member, and as Vice President before taking up the role of GCC President.

Nina is currently a Ph.D. student in Biochemistry at ETH Zürich. Before moving to Switzerland, she studied Biochemistry as an undergraduate in the U.S. and as a master’s student in Tübingen, Germany. With a strong interest in consulting and management, she joined GCC in 2024. Outside of her studies, Nina enjoys classical music and is an active member of student orchestras.

Ocean works as a Project Manager with expertise in data-driven decision-making, digitalization, and R&D project leadership. Currently pursuing an MAS MTEC at ETH Zurich, he focuses on strategy, innovation, and leadership. With experience in solar technology, manufacturing optimization, and lifecycle assessment, he excels in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. Outside of work, Ocean enjoys meditation, running, gym workouts, reading, and photography. Ocean has joined GCC since September 2024.

Marco is a Senior Scientist with expertise in cellular signaling, genetics, developmental biology, and microbial evolution and ecology. Proven track record in scientific publications, project management, and mentoring. he leads diverse, inclusive teams and bridging multidisciplinary research areas. Marco adepts at addressing complex scientific questions from various perspectives while accommodating them to societal practical needs. He is part of the GCC since September 2024.

Margot is a Ph.D. candidate at the Department of Quantitative Biomedicine, University of Zurich, and the Institute of Molecular Health Sciences at ETH Zurich. Her journey to Switzerland began with a research internship at Roche in Basel. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Beijing Normal University and completed her Master’s degree at Heidelberg University in Germany.

Margot joined the Graduate Consulting Club (GCC) at the start of 2024 and took on the role of Head of Marketing in September 2024. In this capacity, she oversees all marketing activities, focusing on event promotion. She is actively involved in several start-up projects outside GCC, striving to tackle significant unmet needs in the healthcare sector. Overall, she is deeply passionate about creating meaningful impact through her work, driving change, and contributing to the realization of larger-scale success.

Simay is currently in their final semester of a Bachelor’s program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at ETH Zurich, working on a bachelor thesis focused on power semiconductors. Starting next semester, Simay will continue the master’s program in electrical engineering at ETH, with aspirations to bridge technical expertise with innovative business strategies. In addition to their academic pursuits, Simay is a content creator and video editing enthusiast. Through this work,she has developed a deep understanding of audience behavior, interests, and engagement strategies, which fuel their passion for management and marketing consulting. Simay aims to combine these creative insights with technical skills to deliver impactful solutions in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.

Anca-Denise Ciuta holds a Ph.D. in Molecular and Structural Biology from ETH Zurich, where she focused on drug discovery and membrane protein research. She began her academic journey in the U.S. before completing a Master’s degree at the University of Manchester, UK. She joined the Graduate Consulting Club (GCC) in early 2024 and now serves as the Head of Partner Relations, acting as the bridge between GCC and its consulting firm partners. She manages stakeholder communication and organizes industry-focused eve With a strong interest in the intersection of science and business, Anca-Denise is passionate about applying her research expertise to consulting and driving innovation in healthcare and life sciences.