Yanqi (Eva) Cheng
About Yanqi (Eva) Cheng
Yanqi (Eva) Cheng is a Research Fellow currently working at Harvard Business School and Yale School of Management. She has a background in economics and finance, with diverse internship experiences in investment, industry research, and audit sectors.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Yanqi (Eva) Cheng is currently employed as a Research Fellow at Harvard Business School. She began this role in 2023 and has been contributing to research initiatives for one year. In her capacity as a Research Fellow, she focuses on applying her knowledge in economics and finance to analyze and predict economic development trends.
Previous Experience at Yale School of Management
Prior to her current position, Cheng worked as a Research Fellow at Yale School of Management, starting in 2023. During her tenure, she built and cleaned a job market dataset, enhancing her research skills and contributing to the academic community. This role followed her completion of a Master's degree in International and Development Economics at Yale University.
Educational Background in Economics
Cheng earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, where she studied from 2018 to 2021. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in International and Development Economics from Yale University in 2023. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her research and professional interests.
Diverse Internship Experience
Cheng has accumulated a diverse range of internship experiences across various sectors, including investment, industry research, and audit. Notably, she interned at Ernst & Young in the Assurance Department, as well as at Chasing Securities in both the Investment Advisor and Investment Banking Departments. These roles have equipped her with practical skills in financial analysis and business solutions.
Involvement at UC San Diego
During her time at UC San Diego, Cheng was actively involved in various roles, including serving as a member of the Chinese Student Union and as an Undergraduate Instructional Apprentice. She also took on the role of Mentor, contributing to the academic and social development of her peers. These experiences reflect her commitment to community engagement and leadership.