Grace Xia
About Grace Xia
Grace Xia serves as the Co-Director of Global Strategy Consulting at Wharton Asia Exchange and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a diverse background in consulting, journalism, and community service, with a focus on economics and social impact.
Work at Wharton Asia Exchange
Currently, Grace Xia serves as Co-Director of Global Strategy Consulting at Wharton Asia Exchange, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leads various initiatives focused on global strategy and consulting projects. Additionally, she functions as a Project Leader for Global Strategy Consulting, contributing to the development and execution of strategic plans. Her involvement in this organization reflects her commitment to fostering international collaboration and strategic consulting practices.
Education and Expertise
Grace Xia is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Economics with concentrations in Management and Social Impact & Responsibility at The Wharton School. Her educational journey includes studies at multiple institutions, such as Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College, where she achieved General Studies. She also participated in the Medill Cherubs program at Northwestern University Medill School, enhancing her skills in journalism and communication.
Background
Grace Xia has a diverse background that includes significant experience in consulting and student journalism. She has worked with 180 Degrees Consulting in various roles, including Project Lead and Associate Consultant. Her early career involved multiple leadership positions at Aragon High School, where she served as Co-Editor-in-Chief, Features Writer, and held roles in the Chinese Culture Club. Her community engagement includes serving as a Communications Intern at Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Grace Xia has held multiple leadership roles and contributed to various organizations. She has been involved with Wharton Undergraduates in Public Policy as a Finance Committee Member since 2022. Her leadership experience extends to her role as Executive Director at Asian Uplift from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she has participated in several internships, including positions at Bastille Ventures and the University of California, Santa Cruz, further enhancing her consulting and analytical skills.