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Lucas is currently a management consultant at The Bridgespan Group, where he helps clients find ways to maximize their impact on the world. He recently completed a joint degree program with Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, where he earned multiple scholarships, including the David M. Rubenstein Fellowship and the George Leadership Fellowship by the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership and the Recognizing Individuals Seeking Equity (RISE) Fellowship for exemplary commitment to serving Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and other marginalized communities of color within the United States. Before going to school, Lucas served as Congressman Seth Moulton’s transportation and infrastructure director, overseeing federal policy and large-scale infrastructure projects. Lucas also worked on fostering economic development in struggling cities through public-private partnerships. Before that, Lucas worked on several high-profile political campaigns across Massachusetts. He is passionate about building bridges to make it easier for the next generation of leaders can thrive and get into the programs of their dreams.
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Kevin’s MBA Qualifications
Coaches professionally
30+ MBA clients
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
Kevin has helped clients get into these schools:
Welcome to my profile! As an expert admissions coach, I specialize in helping individuals with non-traditional backgrounds craft compelling narratives for top MBA programs. With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master's in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, I bring a unique perspective to the application process. My clients have successfully gained admission to prestigious institutions such as HBS, MIT Sloan, Tuck, Stanford, and Wharton. I focus on a holistic approach, ensuring that every part of your application tells your authentic story, particularly addressing the critical "Why MBA" and "Why Now" questions. Having coached over 30 clients, I am passionate about helping you unpack your personal story and achieve your dream of attending a top business school. Reach out to start your journey today!
Kevin can help with:
Application Strategy
Ding Analysis
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Interviews
Recommendations
Resume
School Selection
Secondary Review
Waitlist Strategy
Why do I coach?
I know how transformative getting into the right program can be. As a first-generation college student, I never dreamt that one day I could be going to Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School. I didn't know anyone who had gone there, and I thought it was unattainable. Luckily for me, I had amazing friends and mentors who pushed me to apply and, more importantly, helped me tell my unique and authentic story. I will be forever grateful to these people for pushing me to dig deep and tell my stories throughout my applications. I want to do the same for others; I want to ensure that other capable candidates tell their authentic stories and gain admission to the programs of their dreams. At HBS, I represented LASO on the admissions committee, helping to demystify the process for prospective students and building strategies to recruit more candidates of color. My personalized approach ensures that candidates are able to tell their personal and professional stories in a way that is compelling to members of the admissions committee. I do so in a holistic way focusing on essays, recommendations, test scores, resume building, leadership opportunities, and more. My conviction in the inherent potential of every individual has empowered me to steer my clients toward success. By assisting them in recognizing the significance of their unique experiences and backgrounds, I've facilitated their ability to distinguish themselves and attain their objectives. This fundamental belief has served as a catalyst throughout my coaching voyage, continually motivating me to aid others in realizing their utmost potential.
Work Experience
Consultant
The Bridgespan Group
August 2022 - Present
Deliver high-impact consulting services to non-profit and for-profit organizations, including strategic planning, leadership, operations management, market positioning, and message development to improve business operations, increase revenue growth, and expand market share. Designed comprehensive growth strategies tailored to the unique needs and challenges of three startups as they advanced into the pivotal growth stage within their respective fields. Assist a Fortune 500 digital payments company in measuring social impact and developing a strategy to further invest in communities of color and women entrepreneurs. Refine the grantmaking strategy of a multi-billion dollar foundation to better promote democracy and justice across the globe, among several other projects.
Management Consultant Intern
The Bridgespan Group
June 2021 - August 2021
Helped clients design and launch impact investment funds and evaluate and select portfolio companies.
Co-Founder, Co-CEO
Livelyhood
March 2020 - May 2021
Managed growth operations for a non-profit startup aimed at serving vulnerable populations during COVID-19. Accepted into Harvard Innovation Labs Venture Incubation Program and awarded Harvard Coop Grant and Harvard Innovation Labs Spark Grant
Transportation and Infrastructure Director
U.S. House of Representatives
May 2017 - May 2019
Cultivate strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, foster collaboration among diverse individuals, and communicate concepts in a way that is readily and clearly understood at all levels. Oversaw the strategy and implementation of multiple programs, multi-tasking and working effectively in a fast-paced/high-pressure environment, handling a large volume of scheduling and logistics, and managing multiple business critical projects simultaneously.
District Representative
U.S. House of Representatives
January 2015 - May 2017
Field Organizer
Berwick for Governor
January 2014 - September 2014
Education
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2019 - 2022
Activities and societies: Awarded the Recognizing Individuals Seeking Equity (RISE) Fellowship by Harvard Business School. Accepted into Harvard Innovation Labs Venture Incubation Program and awarded Harvard Coop Grant and Harvard Innovation Labs Spark Grant.
Harvard Kennedy School
Master's degree, Public Policy
2019 - 2022
Activities and societies: Awarded the David M. Rubenstein Fellowship and the George Leadership Fellowship by the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership
Kevin was also personally admitted to
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Tuck School of Business
MIT Sloan
Haas School of Business (Berkeley)
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Kevin has helped clients get into these schools:
Comprehensive MBA Application Package — Land Your Dream Program
Starting at
$4,000
Craft Powerful MBA Essays
Starting at
$712.50
Nail the MBA Interview
Starting at
$436.50
Early Starters MBA Prep Plan
$846
Final Application Review
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$436.50
Nail the Harvard Business School Interview
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$436.50
MBA Waitlist Strategy
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$436.50
Boost Your MBA Applications
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$294
Test MBA package
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