Lavender Mao ’27

Program

MBA

Hometown

Zhejiang, China

Citizenship

China

Undergraduate Institution and Major

Brandeis University: Biology and Business Double Major

Pre-MBA Industry

IBM Consulting: Senior Consultant

Internship Organization

Bain & Company (Boston Office): Summer Associate

Clubs and Affiliations

Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander Association; First-Generation, Low-Income Club (FLI); Women in Management; Consulting Club; Tech Club; Design and Innovation Club, Co-Lead; AI Association; Arts and Culture Club; Data Analytics Club; Admissions Guide

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

I went to Costa Rica for my International Experience trip, and my favorite moment was hiking to Poas Volcano with my classmates. We had heard that the crater is often hidden by clouds and fog, so when we reached the top and saw it completely clear, it felt almost unreal. What stayed with me most was not just the beauty of the volcano, but the sense of awe and bonding we shared as a class, making it felt even more rare, joyful, and unforgettable.

Contact Information

lavender.mao@yale.edu (she/her)

Personal Interests...

Scuba diving, landscape photography, hiking, yoga