Andrew Zheng ’26

Program

MBA

Hometown

Ashburn, Virginia & Washington, D.C.

Citizenship

United States

Undergraduate Institution and Major

Duke University: Public Policy Studies & Computer Science

Pre-MBA Industry

Accenture Federal Services: Senior Business Process Development Analyst

Internship Organization

Samsung Electronics America, Product Management Intern

Clubs and Affiliations

SOM Student Government, Student Life Chair (Social Chair); Consulting Club, Member and Volunteer; Out of Office, Member; Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander Association

Tell us about your International Experience trip. Where did you go? What was your favorite part?

I participated in the Global Social Entrepreneurship (GSE) course during the spring semester of my first year. The class centered on collaborating with real social enterprises in Brazil through a semester-long consulting engagement to address current challenges they face. As part of the course, my project team and I traveled to Sao Paulo to conduct fieldwork alongside the nonprofit we were partnered with. We interviewed agriculturalists, collectives, associations, and local municipalities to gain a deeper understanding of the landscape. Upon returning, we synthesized our findings into a set of actionable recommendations, which we presented to our nonprofit partners at the end of the semester. It was one of the most fulfilling experiences I've had at SOM - deeply hands-on, tangible, and impactful. It offered a meaningful way to apply the principles and tools from our coursework in a real-world setting. One of my favorite moments from the trip was an evening spent on a secluded beach, watching one of the most breathtaking sunsets I've ever seen. Truly a stunning and unforgettable experience.

Contact Information

andrew.d.zheng@yale.edu (he/him/his)

Personal Interests...

Trying New Restaurants, Fashion and Design, Photography/Videography, Graphic Design, Music (specifically Singing), Figure Skating, Event Planning/Organization, Video Game Design