Building Excellence Online: How the MicroMasters Programs are Powered
You are invited to
Building Excellence Online: How the MicroMasters Programs are Powered
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
1:00PM-2:00PM EST
Question and answer session to follow.
As part of the MITx MicroMasters 10th anniversary celebration, join us for a behind-the-scenes look with dedicated staff who make these programs possible. This conversation will uncover what it takes to bring a MicroMasters program to life—from managing intellectual property and designing rigorous assessments to producing engaging video content and ensuring a seamless learner experience.
Hear firsthand from the team that works tirelessly to support faculty and learners worldwide. Learn about the challenges they’ve faced, the innovative solutions they’ve developed, and the lessons that continue to shape the future of online education at MIT.
We welcome you to celebrate a decade of impact with us and gain a deeper appreciation for the people and processes that power MITx MicroMasters programs.
About the speakers
Dr. Inma Borrella is a Research Scientist at the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (MIT CTL). She works as the Academic Lead for the MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management, coordinating Massive Open Online Courses as well as the on-campus MIT Supply Chain Bootcamp program.
She is interested in exploring how digitalization and new technologies are transforming the way people learn, socialize, and do business. She currently contributes to the MIT Digital Supply Chain Transformation Lab and the MIT Omnichannel in Education Lab.
Inma received her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the Technical University of Madrid.
Dana Doyle has been working at MIT Open Learning for over 10 years and has held roles from project management of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) creation to her current role as the Senior Director of the MITx Program.
As the Senior Director, Doyle manages a team of 20+ to support faculty in creating online open courses for the world. She also works with other units across Open Learning and MIT to further MIT’s mission.
Doyle holds a Master of Education from Northeastern University.
Davis Heniford is an Education Manager at Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), where he works on the MITx MicroMasters in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP).
Prior to joining J-PAL, Davis worked as a research associate at Harvard Business School. Prior to working at Harvard, Davis worked at World Trade Center St. Louis, where he conducted research on regional collaboration.
Davis holds an MSc in quantitative finance and a BA in economics from Washington University in St. Louis.
Alyssa Levy is the Program Manager for the MicroMasters Program in Finance. She manages operations and strategy of MIT Sloan’s first MicroMasters Program, and is passionate about creating transformative educational programs and experiences for a global audience.
Jeremy Rossen is the Senior Program Coordinator with MicroMasters Statistics and Data Science at and the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS), MIT. Jeremy is interested in building a diverse online education community, social justice issues, and playing music as a DJ on MIT’s WMBR community radio station, 88.1 FM.