Kisshan Sankar ’25

Program

MBA/MPP in Global Affairs with Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs

Hometown

Frederick, MD

Citizenship

United States

Undergraduate Institution and Major

United States Naval Academy, Quantitative Economics

Pre-MBA Industry

United States Navy, Surface Warfare Officer

Internship Organization

Goldman Sachs: Healthcare Investment Banking - Global Banking & Markets, Summer Associate

Clubs and Affiliations

Co-President (2023) - Yale Impact Investing Network and Training (MIINT Competition) & Team Lead (2022); Healthcare Tech; Grad Rugby; Yale Jackson Military & Veterans Club President; Yale Jackson Journal of International Affairs Executive Editor; Finance Club; PE/VC Club; Economic Development Club; Adam Smith Society; Teaching Fellow, Global Health Challenges Course & Applied Statistics w/ STATA course

Tell us about your International Experience trip. Where did you go? What was your favorite part?

During my International Experience trip, I ventured to Kenya with Professor Kevin Donovan, whose IE course intersected with my interests in Economic Development. Over two weeks, we dove into the multifaceted landscape of Kenya and were immersed in the remarkable blend of natural beauty, wildlife, business, and socio-economic development the country had to offer. Our itinerary was brimming with enriching encounters, spanning from engaging with visionary leaders behind impactful startups like HelloTractor and NGOs such as SHOFCO in Kibera, to dialogues with key figures at Safaricom, and pioneers in Private Equity and Impact VC at DOB Equity and Chui Ventures. In addition to these enlightening academic experiences, I had the unforgettable opportunity to feed giraffes, observe rescued baby elephants and rhinos, explore locations that inspired the iconic scenes of The Lion King, and engage with the local Masai tribes' people. I even found myself in the middle of a dramatic lion fight during a post-trip safari alongside a few adventurous classmates. Kenya's tapestry of experiences left an indelible mark, reaffirming my passion for exploring the intersections of business and economic development on a global scale.

Contact Information

kisshan.sankar@yale.edu 

Talk to me about...

Using the MBA to change careers and being a Veteran and Joint-Degree student

Additional Affiliations

LunaCap Foundation Scholar