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Helena Afordoanyi<\/h1>\n\n\n

Questrom MBA \u201823<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Helena Afordoanyi <\/em>is dynamic, self-motivated and passionate about embedding a culture of continuous improvement. She currently serves on the Lean Strategy team at the MBTA where she leverages Lean Six Sigma principles to drive strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and promote data-driven decision-making. By focusing on lean strategies and analytics, Helena works to enhance organizational efficiency and create lasting value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a strong foundation in customer-facing roles and entrepreneurial ventures, Helena excels in frugal innovation, stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end product management. She is deeply invested in building innovative solutions that address customer pain points, driving ideas from concept to reality. Her intrinsic tenacity and resilience, coupled with a passion for making an impact, have been key to my success in crafting strategies and products that deliver measurable results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect with Helena on LinkedIn.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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