Carolyn grew up moving frequently between the United States, Mainland China, and Hong Kong. Prior to joining MCE in 2018, she was a joint-degree MBA and MA in International Studies candidate at the Wharton School and the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. While in school, she conducted research and wrote her theses on gender lens investing, private sector development in post-conflict states, and emerging markets impact investing. She also interned as an Impact Investment Summer Associate at AV Ventures in Accra, Ghana.