Over the summer, Harsha Sinha T’25 interned at the Unified State Group, where she worked on a project to increase Nigeria’s self-reliant energy production. Thanks to the Tuck GIVES fund—a student-organized initiative supported by the Center for Business, Government & Society and Career Services—Harsha was able to drive meaningful change and witness firsthand how technology can be a valuable tool in creating social impact.
Internship: Executive Fellow, Unified State Group
Clubs/activities at Tuck: Tech Club, Finance Club
Currently listening to: The Strokes
One thing people would be surprised to learn about you is that: I can solve a Rubik’s cube in under a minute.
Favorite place you’ve ever been: Kamakura, Japan
Leaders you admire: Mahatma Gandhi
What project/meeting/experience from your internship was most impactful and why?
During my internship at Unified State Group, I worked on a strategy project aimed at helping Nigeria become more self-reliant in energy production. My role primarily involved improving processes across partnerships, streamlining stakeholder communications, and ensuring smooth collaboration on renewable energy initiatives. This experience was particularly impactful because it allowed me to contribute to a project with tangible social and economic outcomes. Witnessing how better coordination could lead to more effective solutions in the energy sector was incredibly fulfilling and reinforced the importance of efficient processes in achieving large-scale impact.
Did your internship change or shape how you see your role as a future leader? Was there anything that surprised you about the social impact/nonprofit space?
My internship helped me become more organized and taught me the value of leveraging technology for social impact. Coming from India, a developing country, I felt a personal connection to Nigeria’s struggles with energy access and economic challenges. Working with Tyreek Moore, founding partner of Unified State Group, allowed me to tackle these issues directly, which was both humbling and rewarding. What surprised me most was the influence of political dynamics on economic development—something I hadn’t anticipated but quickly realized was deeply interconnected. This awareness will shape how I approach problem-solving as a future leader.
Why do you feel Tuck was the right place to pursue your goals and interests? What were you doing prior to Tuck, and what do you hope to do after?
Tuck’s tight-knit community and deeply invested alumni network have been instrumental in helping me refine my career goals. Before Tuck, I worked as a data scientist in the legal tech industry, where I developed skills in analyzing complex data to solve business problems. My time at Tuck has been a transformative journey, and after graduation, I aim to transition into a product manager role at a big tech firm, focusing on building user-centric solutions with a lasting impact.
Tell us your best Tuck story so far or what’s something that’s still on your Tuck/Hanover/Upper Valley bucket list?
One of my favorite Tuck moments was during the fall this year when I drove to the nearby countryside to take in the beautiful fall colors. It was a surreal experience that gave me a much-needed pause amidst the hectic MBA schedule.
On my bucket list, I still want to try skiing at one of the nearby resorts in the winter—something completely outside my comfort zone I’m excited to experience with my fellow Tuckies.
Harsha Sinha is an MBA candidate at Tuck School of Business and a former Executive Fellow at Unified State Group, where she worked on energy self-reliance strategies for Nigeria. With a background in data science and product management, she is passionate about leveraging technology for social impact and driving innovation at scale.
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