Carol Rafferty
About Carol Rafferty
Carol Rafferty serves as the Assistant Dean at the Yale School of Management and has extensive experience in international finance and law. She has held significant positions at organizations such as China Investment Corporation and JD.COM, and she co-founded Lean In China, a network supporting women.
Current Role at Yale University
Carol Rafferty serves as the Assistant Dean at the Yale School of Management, a position she has held since 2023. In addition to her role as Assistant Dean, she is also the Managing Director of the Yale Center Beijing, a position she has maintained since 2014. Her responsibilities include overseeing various initiatives related to international affairs and fostering connections between Yale and institutions in China.
Previous Experience at China Investment Corporation
From 2008 to 2012, Carol Rafferty worked as a Senior Vice President at the China Investment Corporation. During her four-year tenure, she was responsible for managing over US$19 billion in cross-border strategic and private equity investments. This role involved significant engagement with international financial markets and investment strategies.
Educational Background
Carol Rafferty completed her undergraduate studies at Yale University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and International Studies, graduating Cum Laude in 2000. She furthered her education at Stanford Law School, obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she participated in the Executive Education program at Harvard Business School, focusing on Women on Boards in 2019.
Leadership and Community Engagement
Carol Rafferty co-founded Lean In China, which has grown into a network of over 100,000 women across the country. She has also been recognized as a China Fellow of the Aspen Institute and selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2016, where she served on the YGL Advisory Group. Her involvement in these initiatives highlights her commitment to leadership and community development.
Advisory Roles and Recognition
In addition to her professional roles, Carol Rafferty is a member of the Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform Advisory Committee. She has received accolades for her contributions to the field, including the Outstanding Women Award from Caixin Media, which recognizes her impact and leadership in various sectors.