Melissa Qiu

Senior Advisor at Ascend Leadership

Melissa Qiu has a diverse work experience. Melissa started as a Creative Media Team Member at the Chinese Students and Scholars Association at UCLA in 2021. In 2022, they became a Research Assistant at the UCLA Teaching and Learning Lab and also joined TAMID Group as a Fellow. In the same year, they became involved with Ascend Leadership, serving as the Chair of Professional Development before becoming the Vice President of Professional Development. Melissa also joined Bruinsynaptogenesis at UCLA, where they were a Member and a Career Networking Fair Committee Member. Melissa later joined Wazo Connect at UCLA as a Peer Mentor and HOUR25.AI as a Student Consultant. Their most recent experience is as an Intern at LittleOne.Care. Throughout their various roles, Melissa has gained valuable skills and demonstrated a strong commitment to personal and professional growth.

Melissa Qiu completed their education history as follows:

- From 2021 to 2025, they attended UCLA and obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology.

- Prior to their enrollment at UCLA, from 2016 to 2021, they attended UWC South East Asia and completed the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Bilingual Diploma.

- In terms of additional certifications, Melissa obtained the Group 1: Human Subjects Research certification from the CITI Program in February 2023.

- Melissa also completed the Career.edYOU Academy program offered by JPMorgan Chase & Co. in November 2022.

- Melissa received a CERTIFICATE of Completion for the 2023 PIHRAXSHRM at UCLA Mentorship Program from the SHRM at UCLA | SHRM & PIHRA Student Chapter. However, the specific month and year of obtaining this certificate are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Senior Advisor

    October 1, 2023 - present

  • Vice President Of Professional Development

    March, 2023

  • Chair Of Professional Development

    October, 2022