Executive Board
Zining Chen '26
Chief Executive Officer
Zining Chen is a senior at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business, studying Economics with an additional major in Statistics. Originally from Chengdu, China, she joined Smart Women Securities during her sophomore year as a member of the research board, later serving as Chief Research Officer, and now leads the club as CEO. Beyond SWS, she is also involved with the Tartan Student Fund. Zining has gained professional experience through internships at Hartford Funds, an asset management firm outside Philadelphia, and at Barclays in New York, where she worked in Sales and Trading. Passionate about promoting gender equity, she is committed to advancing female representation in the male-dominated field of finance. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, reading, and spending time with friends.
Chief Executive Officer
Zining Chen is a senior at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business, studying Economics with an additional major in Statistics. Originally from Chengdu, China, she joined Smart Women Securities during her sophomore year as a member of the research board, later serving as Chief Research Officer, and now leads the club as CEO. Beyond SWS, she is also involved with the Tartan Student Fund. Zining has gained professional experience through internships at Hartford Funds, an asset management firm outside Philadelphia, and at Barclays in New York, where she worked in Sales and Trading. Passionate about promoting gender equity, she is committed to advancing female representation in the male-dominated field of finance. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, reading, and spending time with friends.
Hannah Song '27
Vice President
Hannah is a junior majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Decision Science. She is a Pittsburgh local and will graduate in 2027. She joined SWS in her fall semester of freshman year and was the Chief Development Officer on the Executive Board last year. Outside of SWS, she is involved with Tartan Student Fund, Investment Banking Academy, Women in Business, and Run Club. She interned at Brookfield Asset Management as a Private Equity Summer Analyst in her sophomore summer and will join Evercore this summer. In her free time, Hannah likes gymming, pilates, watching F1, and trying new restaurants with friends. She is excited to work with the Executive Board this year to continue to expand the club’s reach and encourage women interested in pursuing careers in finance!
Vice President
Hannah is a junior majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Decision Science. She is a Pittsburgh local and will graduate in 2027. She joined SWS in her fall semester of freshman year and was the Chief Development Officer on the Executive Board last year. Outside of SWS, she is involved with Tartan Student Fund, Investment Banking Academy, Women in Business, and Run Club. She interned at Brookfield Asset Management as a Private Equity Summer Analyst in her sophomore summer and will join Evercore this summer. In her free time, Hannah likes gymming, pilates, watching F1, and trying new restaurants with friends. She is excited to work with the Executive Board this year to continue to expand the club’s reach and encourage women interested in pursuing careers in finance!
Linda Rao '26
Chief Research Officer (Spring)
Linda Rao is a junior in Computational Finance major and Statistics minor. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, she will graduate in 2026. Linda joined SWS in her sophomore year and has had many memorable experiences, including competing in the Stock Pitch Competition and contributing to the Research Board, where she now serves as the Portfolio Manager. Outside of SWS, she is actively involved in the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) and the Tartan Student Fund (TSF). This summer, she will be joining a boutique IB in Boston. In her free time, Linda enjoys Kpop, skiing, and astrology. She’s excited to serve as CRO this spring and continue fostering a supportive and intellectually engaging environment at SWS.
Chief Research Officer (Spring)
Linda Rao is a junior in Computational Finance major and Statistics minor. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, she will graduate in 2026. Linda joined SWS in her sophomore year and has had many memorable experiences, including competing in the Stock Pitch Competition and contributing to the Research Board, where she now serves as the Portfolio Manager. Outside of SWS, she is actively involved in the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) and the Tartan Student Fund (TSF). This summer, she will be joining a boutique IB in Boston. In her free time, Linda enjoys Kpop, skiing, and astrology. She’s excited to serve as CRO this spring and continue fostering a supportive and intellectually engaging environment at SWS.
Emma Chen '26
Chief Research Officer (Fall)
Emma Chen is a senior studying Computational Finance and Statistics/Machine Learning. She is from Rockville, Maryland and will graduate in 2026. She served as a Portfolio Manager for SWS Research Board during both the fall and spring semesters last year. Prior to that, she participated in Lecture Series, Investment Project, Research Board, and the SWS Stock Pitch Competition in her freshman and sophomore years. Last summer, Emma interned at BNP Paribas in their Global Banking division as an Investment Banking M&A Summer Analyst and will be returning to the firm next summer. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and reading.
Chief Research Officer (Fall)
Emma Chen is a senior studying Computational Finance and Statistics/Machine Learning. She is from Rockville, Maryland and will graduate in 2026. She served as a Portfolio Manager for SWS Research Board during both the fall and spring semesters last year. Prior to that, she participated in Lecture Series, Investment Project, Research Board, and the SWS Stock Pitch Competition in her freshman and sophomore years. Last summer, Emma interned at BNP Paribas in their Global Banking division as an Investment Banking M&A Summer Analyst and will be returning to the firm next summer. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and reading.
Sarah Shu '27
Chief Development Officer
Sarah Shu is a sophomore studying Business Administration and Statistics & Machine Learning. She is from California and will graduate in 2028. She joined the SWS Exec Board in her sophomore year as the Chief Development Officer. Before that, she participated in the Lecture Series, Investment Project, Research Board, and the SWS Stock Pitch Competition in her freshman year. Outside of SWS, Sarah is also involved with the Investment Banking Academy. Last summer, she worked as an Investment Research Summer Analyst at Ivy Capital. In her free time, she enjoys running, trying different restaurants with friends, and reading.
Chief Development Officer
Sarah Shu is a sophomore studying Business Administration and Statistics & Machine Learning. She is from California and will graduate in 2028. She joined the SWS Exec Board in her sophomore year as the Chief Development Officer. Before that, she participated in the Lecture Series, Investment Project, Research Board, and the SWS Stock Pitch Competition in her freshman year. Outside of SWS, Sarah is also involved with the Investment Banking Academy. Last summer, she worked as an Investment Research Summer Analyst at Ivy Capital. In her free time, she enjoys running, trying different restaurants with friends, and reading.
Evelyn Huang '27
Chief Human Resources Officer
Evelyn is a sophomore studying Business Administration with an additional major in Statistics and minor in Decision Science. She is from Boston, Massachusetts and joined SWS during her freshman fall semester. On campus, Evelyn is involved with Alpha Kappa Psi and Delta Gamma. This past summer she worked as a global costing processes intern at Haemonetics and financial analyst intern last spring at Hyphenova. Outside of school, Evelyn enjoys hiking, trying out new restaurants, and skiing.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Evelyn is a sophomore studying Business Administration with an additional major in Statistics and minor in Decision Science. She is from Boston, Massachusetts and joined SWS during her freshman fall semester. On campus, Evelyn is involved with Alpha Kappa Psi and Delta Gamma. This past summer she worked as a global costing processes intern at Haemonetics and financial analyst intern last spring at Hyphenova. Outside of school, Evelyn enjoys hiking, trying out new restaurants, and skiing.
Saher Adukia '28
Chief Investment Officer
Saher Adukia is a sophomore majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and an additional major in Statistics. Originally from Dubai, she will graduate in 2028. Saher joined SWS in her freshman fall and has especially enjoyed participating in the stock pitch competition and connecting with other members. Outside of SWS, she is involved in Tartan Student Fund, Forte, Scottie Ventures, Introductory Finance Society, Women in Business, and the AI Club. Last summer, she interned at Klay Capital, an elite boutique investment bank in Dubai, where she worked on a live healthcare M&A deal and gained experience in valuation. In her free time, she loves playing basketball and taekwondo, as well as exploring new food spots with friends. This year, she’s excited to contribute to the executive board by helping more women build confidence in investing and encouraging them to pursue careers in finance.
Chief Investment Officer
Saher Adukia is a sophomore majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and an additional major in Statistics. Originally from Dubai, she will graduate in 2028. Saher joined SWS in her freshman fall and has especially enjoyed participating in the stock pitch competition and connecting with other members. Outside of SWS, she is involved in Tartan Student Fund, Forte, Scottie Ventures, Introductory Finance Society, Women in Business, and the AI Club. Last summer, she interned at Klay Capital, an elite boutique investment bank in Dubai, where she worked on a live healthcare M&A deal and gained experience in valuation. In her free time, she loves playing basketball and taekwondo, as well as exploring new food spots with friends. This year, she’s excited to contribute to the executive board by helping more women build confidence in investing and encouraging them to pursue careers in finance.
Kaitlyn Xie '27
Chief Communications Officer
Kaitlyn Xie is a junior studying Finance and Stat/ML. She is from New Jersey and will graduate in 2027. She joined the SWS Exec Board this year. Prior to that, she participated in Lecture Series, SWS Stock Pitch Competition, and was a PM for Research Board. Outside of SWS, Kaitlyn is also involved with Women in Business, Scottie Ventures, and Dancers’ Symposium. Last summer she worked as a Portfolio Management Intern at MetLife Investment Management and she will be joining LLR Partners as a private equity intern next summer. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, getting food with her friends, and doing crafts!
Chief Communications Officer
Kaitlyn Xie is a junior studying Finance and Stat/ML. She is from New Jersey and will graduate in 2027. She joined the SWS Exec Board this year. Prior to that, she participated in Lecture Series, SWS Stock Pitch Competition, and was a PM for Research Board. Outside of SWS, Kaitlyn is also involved with Women in Business, Scottie Ventures, and Dancers’ Symposium. Last summer she worked as a Portfolio Management Intern at MetLife Investment Management and she will be joining LLR Partners as a private equity intern next summer. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, getting food with her friends, and doing crafts!
Kay Cheng '27
Chief Marketing Officer
Kay Cheng is a sophomore studying Business Administration with an intended minor in Computational Finance. She joined SWS in her freshman fall and has been involved in multiple SWS events like the Stock Pitch Competition and the Investment Project. Outside of SWS, Kay runs a Taiwanese bagel business in Singapore and is the fundraising chair of the Taiwanese Students' Association. She looks forward to meeting other career-oriented and driver ladies through SWS!
Chief Marketing Officer
Kay Cheng is a sophomore studying Business Administration with an intended minor in Computational Finance. She joined SWS in her freshman fall and has been involved in multiple SWS events like the Stock Pitch Competition and the Investment Project. Outside of SWS, Kay runs a Taiwanese bagel business in Singapore and is the fundraising chair of the Taiwanese Students' Association. She looks forward to meeting other career-oriented and driver ladies through SWS!