Joanna Zheng
About Joanna Zheng
Joanna Zheng is a Senior Manager of Sales Strategy and Operations at Scale AI, with a background in consulting and finance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University and an MBA from The Wharton School, and is passionate about environmental sustainability and public health.
Current Role at ScaleAI
Joanna Zheng serves as the Senior Manager of Sales Strategy and Operations at Scale AI, a position she has held since 2022. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she focuses on developing and implementing sales strategies that enhance operational efficiency. Her role involves analyzing market trends and optimizing sales processes to support the company’s growth objectives.
Previous Experience at McKinsey & Company
Joanna Zheng worked at McKinsey & Company as an Associate for a total of 14 months, split between two locations. She spent 5 months in Denver, Colorado, and 9 months in the San Francisco Bay Area. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects that required strategic analysis and operational insights.
Educational Background
Joanna Zheng holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and Political Science from Yale University. She furthered her education by obtaining an MBA from The Wharton School, where she studied Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Additionally, she earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Studies from The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. Her diverse educational background equips her with a broad understanding of economic and political frameworks.
Community Engagement and Interests
Joanna Zheng is actively engaged in her community, advocating for expanding outdoor access for diverse groups. She enjoys outdoor activities such as rock climbing, trail running, and backcountry skiing. Additionally, she has a passion for solving the New York Times Crossword puzzles, reflecting her analytical skills and love for challenges.
Professional Experience Prior to ScaleAI
Before joining Scale AI, Joanna Zheng held several positions that contributed to her expertise in strategy and operations. She worked as an Associate at Impact Lab Ltd in Auckland, New Zealand, for 9 months. She also served as an Equity Capital Markets Analyst at UBS Investment Bank in New York for 2 years, and as a Business Development & Strategy MBA Summer Analyst at Doximity in the San Francisco Bay Area for 6 months.