Stephanie Solove Chou
About Stephanie Solove Chou
Stephanie Solove Chou serves as the Director of Strategy & Operations in the Office of the CEO at Handshake, where she focuses on strategic operations to enhance career opportunities for students. Her previous experience includes roles at Deloitte and the Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Foundation, along with academic credentials from North Carolina State University and the University of California, Berkeley.
Current Role at Handshake
Stephanie Solove Chou serves as the Director of Strategy & Operations in the Office of the CEO at Handshake. In this role, she is involved in strategic operations that support the company's mission to provide career opportunities without relying on connections or prior experience. Since joining Handshake in 2023, she has contributed to the company's expansion efforts, which include establishing offices in Denver, New York, and London, and building a global team.
Previous Experience at Deloitte
Stephanie Solove Chou has extensive experience at Deloitte, where she worked in various roles. She began as a Consultant from 2013 to 2015 in Arlington, VA, before advancing to Senior Consultant from 2016 to 2017 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, she served as a Deloitte Greenhouse Lab Associate from 2015 to 2016. Her time at Deloitte provided her with a strong foundation in consulting and strategic operations.
Educational Background
Stephanie Solove Chou holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2017 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science, Sociology, and Economics from North Carolina State University. Her educational background equips her with a diverse skill set applicable to her roles in strategy and operations.
Experience in Nonprofit and Legislative Roles
Before her current position, Stephanie Solove Chou held various roles in nonprofit organizations and government. She worked as the Director of Partnerships & Programs at the Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Foundation from 2022 to 2023 and previously as Partnerships Manager from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Legislative Intern for Senator Michael Walters at the North Carolina General Assembly in 2010. These experiences contributed to her expertise in partnership development and program management.
Impact on Career Opportunities
At Handshake, Stephanie Solove Chou played a key role in connecting over 20 million students and young alumni with more than 800,000 employers through the platform. Her strategic contributions have significantly enhanced the accessibility of career opportunities for young professionals, aligning with Handshake's mission to democratize access to employment.