Jonathan S Wong

“I’ve always been an adventurous person, with a positive attitude and a work ethic to match. As a young man, I dabbled in Boy Scouts, competed in golf tours at a national level and in my free time, helped at our family restaurant. It was here where I learned the value of hard work & hunger through the living example of my immigrant mother. These early installments would shape a mentality that would naturally transcend into my professional career.

During high school I attended ASTI (“Alameda Science and Technology Institute”), a groundbreaking preparatory program funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation – where I was able to lay the foundations of an ambitious goal to finish university early.

In the Fall of 2011, I entered college as an eager Business Economics major at University of California, Riverside. However, during classes I felt the need to transform and challenge myself outside the classroom. I made the decision to work early and get involved. I served as a Marketing Co-Director & VP of Operations of the Alpha Kappa Psi; Rho Phi chapter. I also served as UCR’s Head Event Director for Global Brigades (Business) – the world’s largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Also, I worked part-time as assistant manager at Joy’s Embroidery. I enjoyed having a busy schedule because it propelled me to work relentlessly. In addition to my activities I packed my academic quarters with major-specific courses enabling me to earn my bachelor's degree in less than three years.

In my second summer, I spent time abroad in Beijing, China and was initially brought on as a Digital Marketing Intern @ Interactive Beijing; an innovation summit that aims to foster new talents and incubate innovative ideas (alike "Y-Combinator" of the Silicon Valley). Two weeks into our campaign, my directors saw something more in me. They gave me the opportunity to serve as a Project Coordinator. Here I flourished by [...]"

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