Chenchen April Sun

Chenchen April Sun is an MBA candidate at Columbia Business School, class of 2025, with a focus on investment in food and agriculture.1 She is currently working as an MBA Summer Intern at The Olayan Group in New York, a position she started in June 2024.1

Professional Background

Work Experience:: Chenchen has a diverse professional background, including:

• Investment roles at Continental Grain Company, where she worked as an Investment Associate and Investment Analyst from May 2020 to July 2023.1
• Consulting experience at PwC from September 2018 to May 2020.1
• A brief stint as a Project Manager at Zocus Strategic Marketing in Shenzhen, China.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures:: Prior to her management consulting experience, Chenchen served as the Director of SoGal Los Angeles, an NGO supporting millennial female and diverse entrepreneurs.1 During this time, she also founded her own digital media company, MoRedii LLC.1

Education and Achievements

Chenchen holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, which she completed from 2014 to 2018.1 She is currently pursuing her MBA at Columbia Business School, expected to graduate in 2025.1

Awards and Honors:: Throughout her academic career, Chenchen has received several accolades, including:

• AACYF 30 Under 30 (Chinese Entrepreneurs in the US)
• Marshall Honors Student in marketing
• Discovery Scholar Finalist
• The Order of Troy1

Skills and Certifications

Chenchen is a CFA Level III Candidate and holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.1 She is described as a proactive and entrepreneurial professional with experience in strategic design, new retail, digital transformation, technology, and healthcare.1