Calixta received her undergraduate degree from NYU’s Stern School of Business, with concentrations in finance and information systems. She has worked at various buy-side firms and government agencies, focusing on research, analytics, and technology innovation. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering, traveling, going to Broadway shows, and watching NBA basketball.
Yulin Zhu is currently a deferred MBA candidate (Silver Scholar) at the Yale School of Management. He recently graduated from the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering with a BSc in applied mathematics and statistics and a minor in (pure) mathematics. He is interested in the application of data science to biomedicine.
Jocelyn is a recent graduate of University of Chicago and studied economics and public policy there. In her free time. she enjoys traveling, trying out new recipes, listening to podcasts, and watching late-night comedy shows.
Takayuki Nakagawa is currently studying as an MBA student in Columbia Business School’s Class of 2022. Before starting his MBA, he worked as a management consultant in A.T. Kearney’s Japan Office, advised leading organizations in various engagements all over the world, focusing mainly on the healthcare industry, such as big pharma, medical appliance companies, and public agencies involved in healthcare. Mr. Nakagawa graduated from the University of Tokyo and got a master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science before starting his career as a consultant.
Daisy Wu graduated from Michigan State University with a master in accounting degree. With a diverse background in venture capital (LEL/ GoingVC Partner), financial services (Deloitte/ PwC), and management consulting (The Barthwell Group), Wu dedicates her experience and knowledge to help businesses and individuals achieve their missions and generate economic growth.
Noah is a Research Associate at Harvard Business School, researching modern Chinese businesses. Prior to HBS, Noah worked at the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, where he developed business programs for its corporate members. Noah graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with double majors in Chinese and Economics & Strategy. In his free time, Noah enjoys cooking, following the NBA, and trying out new restaurants.
Bam is a recent graduate at Penn state, where she studied Economics and Math. She will continue to manage her family run audit firm remotely and is pursuing her passion in data science. In her free time, she enjoys video editing and snowboarding.
Zishen (Norman) Ye is a Master’s student in International Affairs at Columbia University’s School International and Public Affairs. During his time at the LEL, Norman thoroughly enjoyed deal sourcing, market research, competitor analysis, due diligence, and outreach efforts. He is also interning for the China Practice at the Eurasia Group, a leading political risk consultancy, where he analyzes how China-related geopolitical risks and policy changes impact private businesses. Prior to that, Norman graduated magna cum laude from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a B.A in Urban Planning and a B.A. in Political Science. In his free time, Norman enjoys driving, photography, playing competitive e-sports, and exploring New York City!
Liz is a recent graduate of Emory University, majoring in Business and Political Science. She now works in the management consulting field in the D.C. area, where she could see her favorite Washington Monument every day. In her spare, Liz enjoys swimming, cooking, and exploring local restaurants!
Evan is a combined B.S./M.S. student at Johns Hopkins University studying Biomedical Engineering and Engineering Management. His experience centers around medical device design, and he has worked on two start-up teams from the JHU BME department. His current team is developing a smart treatment option for supplemental oxygen patients. Evan is pursuing a career in patent and IP law and enjoys biking, triathlon, cooking, and eating in his free time.
