Chloe Brown

MIT, Sloan School of Management

“Passionate individual blending engineering, business, and military acumen to tackle challenges in energy and power.”

Hometown: West End, North Carolina

Fun Fact About Yourself: I grew up playing old-time fiddle

Undergraduate School and Major: MIT, Chemical Engineering

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Senior Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company and Intelligence Officer in the 75th Innovation Command of the U.S. Army Reserves

Aside from your classmates, what was the key part of MIT Sloan’s MBA programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you? I was drawn to MIT’s Leaders for Global Operations (LGO)–a dual degree program in which students earn an MBA and a master’s degree in engineering—to compliment my technical engineering knowledge with managerial / business acumen. Additionally, Sloan has several classes that are oriented towards solving real problems at established businesses and start-ups. The Action Learning Labs are the most well-known, but there’s also the Venture Capital course where you can learn how to build a thriving business. The combination of engineering, business, and practical applications classes is what makes Sloan so special and makes me excited to attend.

Action Learning Labs are one of MIT Sloan’s biggest attractions. Which lab interests you most? How does it fit with your interests? I came to MIT with the goal of transitioning into the energy sector, where I hope to play a role in facilitating the energy transition while ensuring resilience and affordability. Because of this, MIT Sloan’s Sustainable Business Lab (S-Lab) really excites me. In S-Lab, students get to work in the sustainability space on real problems that companies are experiencing. It is an excellent environment to learn about the challenges facing businesses, while making a real impact in an area where I care deeply.

When you think of MIT, what are the first things that come to mind? How have your experiences with the Sloan program thus far reinforced or upended these early impressions? You can’t think of MIT without thinking about the people. The people that MIT brings together are the most thoughtful, genuine, and passionate people I have ever met. Everyone cares deeply about the work they are doing and about making a positive impact on the world. So far, the people I have met at Sloan and through the LGO program live up to this impression. Sloan and LGO offer a collaborative environment. Everyone wants to lift you up to be the best version of yourself!

What excites you about earning an MBA in the Boston area? I absolutely love Boston. It’s an extremely vibrant city with a lot going on all the time. Because of all the schools in Boston, the city feels very young and highly energetic. I am also a big sports fan, so I love going to support all the Boston teams – especially the Red Sox since their tickets are cheap and Fenway is so easy to get to from Sloan!

Coming from Los Angeles, I also appreciate how easy it is to get around Boston. The T goes pretty much anywhere you could want to go. It’s also a very walkable city and you can get almost anywhere by walking or biking. I haven’t had to use my car, which I really love!

What is your unique quality that will enable you to make a big contribution to the Class of 2027? For the last few years, I’ve served as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserves and as a business analyst at McKinsey & Company. I believe this gives me a unique perspective on innovation, business strategy, national security, and policy. As one of the managing directors of the MIT Energy Conference, I am excited to use this perspective at Sloan to formulate and influence the Conference in 2026.

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: While I was employed at McKinsey & Company, I worked with a mining client to increase their production by extracting more from ore that had already been mined. This was incredibly meaningful for several reasons. First, mining is the beginning of everything and is integral to manufacturing and industry in the U.S. Second, by extracting more from what was already mined, we were able to reduce the environmental impact of the mining process. And lastly, these mines are the heart and soul of the communities around them. By increasing production and reducing cost, we could ensure longevity and resiliency of the mine in the face of changing macro-economic conditions. In the end, we increased their production by 200M pounds per year over the course of six months.

What advice would you give to help potential applicants gain admission into MIT Sloan’s MBA program? Be yourself! When you put together your application, let your personality, goals, and passions shine through in everything. Sloan looks for authentic, unique, excited individuals who will contribute to the Sloan ecosystem and better the experience of everyone in the class. So, the best advice I can give is to just be you!

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