Leading AAPI NGO in Financial Service Industry
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Perspectives on advocacy, policy, and representation that amplify AAPI voices and influence decision-making across financial services.

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Empowering Future Finance Leaders Through Mentorship Conversations

AAPI voices have long been missing from financial policy discussions. Learn how ALFA is building a powerful advocacy infrastructure to ensure AAPI perspectives influence regulation, representation, and public perception across the financial services industry.

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Connecting Future Finance Leaders with ALFA Mentors in New York

AAPI voices have long been missing from financial policy discussions. Learn how ALFA is building a powerful advocacy infrastructure to ensure AAPI perspectives influence regulation, representation, and public perception across the financial services industry.

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Wall Street Leadership Initiative at Columbia: Lessons in Career Development

ALFA partnered with the Columbia University Department of Statistics to host an inspiring Wall Street Leadership Initiative focused on career development and leadership. Featuring insights from senior finance leaders, the event engaged over 200 students in meaningful conversations on mentorship and professional growth.

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Cornell Dyson x ALFA | Wall Street MD Mentorship Series

ALFA partnered with Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and the Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management to host an exclusive Wall Street MD Mentorship Series at Wolfe Research in New York. The event brought together students and senior finance leaders for an evening of mentorship, industry insights, and career guidance, reinforcing ALFA’s mission of leadership, community, and opportunity.

School Captains

Rachael Zhang

Managing Director, Head of Fixed Income Technology at Jefferies
Rachel is Chief Information Officer for Jefferies Fixed Income, leading global technology strategy and digital innovation.

Mei Gao

Managing Director and Partner at IDG
Mei Gao is a Partner at IDG Capital, focusing on cross-border investments and serving on multiple boards.

Ting Ke

Managing Director, Deputy Head of Controllers Engineering and Strats Goldman Sachs
Ting Ke is Managing Director and Deputy Head of Controllers Engineering and Strats at Goldman Sachs, overseeing global systems and models across all asset classes.

Carol Liang

Head of Chase Business Modeling at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Carol is Head of Business Modeling and Auto Finance at JPMorgan Chase, leading machine learning and AI modeling across consumer and business banking.

Meiliang Wu

MD at UBS

Kathryn Zhao

MD,Global Head of Electronic Trading at Cantor Fitzgerald
Kathryn Zhao is Global Head of Electronic Trading at Cantor Fitzgerald, leading algorithmic trading across equities, FX, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies.