π Reflecting on an Inspiring Event at Columbia! π
It was a privilege for ALFA to collaborate on the Wall Street Leadership Initiative β Lessons in Career Development alongside the Columbia University Department of Statistics on September 4, 2025.
We express our sincere appreciation to our esteemed speakers:
- β¨ Min Huang, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley
- β¨ Rui Zhao, Managing Director at BlackRock & Columbia Alumna
Their insightful narratives of overcoming challenges and excelling in the finance industry, emphasizing leadership, mentorship, and professional growth, resonated with over 200 Columbia students who gathered at the renowned Havemeyer Hall.
A special acknowledgment goes to:
- Tian Zheng, Professor at the Department of Statistics, Columbia University
- Sining Chen-Puig, Associate Director for Professional Development & Industry Relations at Columbia University
Their foresight, commitment, and collaboration in nurturing the upcoming cohort of leaders are pivotal in bridging the gap between Wall Street and academia, fostering opportunities for emerging talent, and advancing ALFAβs core values of leadership, mentorship, and community engagement.
π Grateful to all contributors for making this event a resounding success!







