Stephanie Zhao

Stephanie Zhao is a second-year Master of Public Policy candidate at the Harris School of Public Policy. She previously worked as an investment banking analyst in the Industrials group at Bank of America Securities in Hong Kong. She holds a B.A. in Economics and Finance, with a minor in Anthropology, from Washington University in St. Louis. Stephanie Zhao is currently interning in the Natural Resources and Interlinkages Branch of the Division for Sustainable Development Goals (DSDG) at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) in New York. In this role, she supports the implementation of outcomes from the 3rd UN Ocean Conference held in Nice, France in June 2025. Her work includes conducting policy research, drafting briefing materials, and assisting with stakeholder engagement and virtual event coordination to advance the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals.