Jiayu Chen

Project Manager @ AVoice | College & Career Coach @College Contact | Economics & Data Science @ UC Berkeley

Berkeley, California, United States

About

As a first-year Economics student at the University of California, Berkeley, I am developing a strong foundation in business and technology. My academic journey focuses on honing skills in consulting, project management, and student services, reflecting my commitment to interdisciplinary learning and professional growth. Currently, I contribute as a FA25 student intern at Business & Software at Berkeley, collaborating with peers to explore consulting and tech services across industries. Additionally, as a Campus Ambassador for Henry Global Consulting, I support global education and immigration initiatives. My goal is to leverage analytical thinking and collaboration to address business challenges and create meaningful solutions.

Experience

  • Business & Software at Berkeley (Full-time · 10 mos)
    • Vice President of Internal Operations
      May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    • Consulting Business Analyst
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      Worked on semester-long strategy and systems consulting engagements for organizations including Google, BMW, and YC-backed startup Avoice... etc. Led structured research, cross-system analysis, and data-driven modeling to translate complex business problems into actionable strategic recommendations. Delivered executive-ready presentations, mapping frameworks, and implementation roadmaps aligned with stakeholder priorities.

    • Vice President of Projects
      Jan 2026 - May 2026 · 5 mos

      Leading end-to-end execution of semester-long consulting engagements by overseeing project strategy, team placement, and client alignment. Manage 5-8 person analyst teams, structure project scopes, and ensure high-quality midterm and final deliverables. Drive cross-functional collaboration and maintain strong relationships with external partners to deliver data-driven, actionable insights.

  • Project Manager at Avoice (YC W26)
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Currently serve as a Project Manager for YC-backed startup Avoice, leading a cross-functional team to define project scope, coordinate stakeholder alignment, and deliver data-driven strategic recommendations to support scalable platform growth.

  • College & Career Coach at College Contact
    Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    As a College & Career Coach with College Contact, I mentor high school students across the country through the college admissions and career readiness process. In this role, I provide personalized 1:1 guidance to help students discover their passions, strengthen their applications, and confidently plan their futures. College Contact empowers undergraduates from top universities to make a tangible impact in education by bridging the gap between access and opportunity-supporting the next generation of leaders through near-peer mentorship.

  • Campus Ambassador at Henry Global Consulting
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    - Represented Henry Global on campus, promoting overseas education and immigration services to Berkeley students. - Introduced potential clients interested in EB-5 and study abroad programs, expanding HG’s outreach network. - Collaborated with HG’s Beijing team to coordinate client communication and enhance cross-border engagement efforts.

  • Research Assistant at Medunbound
    2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Lead healthcare disparity research projects analyzing demographic outcomes Create data visualizations increasing social media engagement by 40% Develop research databases tracking public health trends Collaborate with healthcare professionals on community initiatives