The Program
The Paganucci Fellows Program is a unique opportunity for Dartmouth undergraduates to take part in an intensive experiential learning program offered at Tuck.
The program supports Tuck’s efforts to study complex social issues and the ways businesses can create positive social and financial value: in effect, the “double bottom line.” It is targeted at students with an interest in social entrepreneurship, an aptitude for working collaboratively as part of a consulting-like team, and an appetite for making a difference in the world.
Read more about the program: Endowment Ensures Future of Tuck Leadership Program.
Previously, fellows have engaged in projects such as:
- developing a growth strategy for tbh to expand its student mental health services,
- partnering with Ukrainian Catholic University to design a gateway program in London,
- working with the Potential Energy Coalition on marketing and strategy initiatives,
- developing sustainable growth strategies within Intercorp to support Perú Champs,
- designing resources for MEDLIFE chapters and their work to address global health inequity,
- working on a digital platform and global strategy for Positive Tracks in the US and South Africa, and
- advising on short- and medium-term strategies for Instiglio in Colombia.
In 2026, Paganucci Fellows successfully completed the Tuck Business Bridge Program and a consulting project for Joshua Tree Health, a newly established adolescent mental health clinic in North Carolina. During Bridge, fellows explored core business disciplines (e.g., marketing, strategy, and accounting) and concluded with a capstone presentation to industry executives and faculty.
The fellows then worked with Joshua Tree Health to map the needs of young people, their families, and healthcare providers; evaluate the clinic’s services and messaging; and develop marketing and management materials to support its growth. The team also participated in networking, leadership, and team-building activities to further their professional and personal development.
Please feel free to contact any of the fellows from this past summer to ask about the program:
Sophia Abati D’27
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Sophia Abati, from New Orleans, Louisiana, is pursuing a major in East Asian Studies at Dartmouth College. She joined the Paganucci Fellows Program to develop practical skills in business strategy, client-facing communication, and financial modeling to complement her strengths in interdisciplinary thinking, research, and creative design. Abati is especially interested in how systems of capitalism can be reclaimed and leveraged by minority communities to preserve culture, create art, and strengthen community. Before joining the Paganucci Fellows Program, she worked in museum curation, archival research, and cultural nonprofit development. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in the cultural nonprofit sector, museums, or academia. On campus, she studies the intersections of gender, sexuality, and intimacy in East Asia, with a particular focus on China and Japan. In her free time, she is currently translating Fang Fang’s 1999 novella 在我的开始是我的结束 (In My Beginning Is My End).
Eli Fox D’27
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Eli Fox, from Baltimore, Maryland, is a double major in Applied Mathematics and Economics. He’s interested in data-driven decision-making and is curious about how quantitative methods can inform superior outcomes. He was drawn to the Paganucci Fellows Program for the opportunity to develop his business strategy and consulting skill set while working on a project with meaningful impact. On campus he is Music Director of The Dartmouth Aires, a trained supporter with the Sexual Assault Peer Alliance, and a member of the Ujima dance troupe. Outside of Dartmouth, he is an avid chess player and a college basketball enthusiast.
Gretel Huss D’27
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Gretel Huss, from Hailey, Idaho, is a senior at Dartmouth studying Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) with a minor in Human-Centered Design. She joined the Paganucci Fellows Program to deepen her understanding of how mission-driven organizations can maximize impact and develop business strategy skills while contributing to a meaningful project. Gretel is passionate about where design and business meet impact with a professional background in increasing educational access for underserved Idaho communities, empowering individuals with disabilities through accessible and adaptive solutions, and providing renewable energy to off-the-grid communities in northern Peru. On campus, Gretel works with the Design Initiative at Dartmouth and the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship to enrich her startup EZ-Hook, which aims to build a scalable, human-centered consumer product. In her free time, she frequents the Skiway with Dartmouth Ski Patrol and loves a good book, a laugh with friends, an adventure, or a trail run.
Naniko Kakonashvili D’27
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Naniko Kakonashvili, born and raised in Shilda and Tbilisi, Georgia, is pursuing a major in Economics modified with Mathematics. She joined the Paganucci Fellows Program to explore how business strategy and technology can be leveraged to solve complex socio-economic challenges. She is particularly interested in using data-driven analytics and financial modeling to help mission-driven organizations scale their operations and expand educational access globally. At Dartmouth, Naniko serves as President of the International Student Association, an International Student Ambassador for the Office of Admissions, an International Student Mentor with ISEO, and a Macroeconomics ECON22 peer tutor. She also performs with the Dartmouth Rockapellas and holds the Dickey Center Bhavsar Student Award for her internship as Partnerships Lead for the Tbilisi Digital Fest 2025.
Charlotte Stevens D’28
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Charlotte Stevens, originally from Stowe, Vermont, is an Economics and Sociology major with a minor in Chinese. Charlotte is participating in the Paganucci Fellows Program to enhance her business strategy skills and work with a team to strengthen a social impact organization addressing complex issues. On campus, Charlotte is a research scholar in the Economics Department and works with Dartmouth’s Center for Social Impact, both as part of a nonprofit consulting group and as an advisor to first-generation, low-income high school students on college access. During the summer of 2026, she also collaborated with a Tuck Paganucci Fellow to help develop an AI-powered grant-making platform in support of Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU), a former Paganucci project sponsor and Tuck First-Year Project client. In her free time, Charlotte loves to play tennis with Dartmouth’s club team, ski, and mountain bike.
Max Winzelberg D’27
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Max Winzelberg, born and raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is pursuing a major in Economics with a minor in Human-Centered Design at Dartmouth. He joined the Paganucci Fellows Program to understand how business strategy and design thinking can generate scalable social impact. Max is particularly passionate about the intersection of sustainable finance and human-centered problem solving, with interests in consulting, impact investing, and public policy. On campus, he has contributed to the Design Initiative at Dartmouth as a Design Corps Member, conducted research through the Political Economy Project, and serves as an Executive Board Member of the Dartmouth Parliamentary Debate Team. Outside the classroom, Max enjoys playing tennis, completing his NH 48 list, and watching UNC sporting games with his dad and sisters.