BRIAN LEE
PRESIDENT
Brian is a Junior majoring in Economics with a minor in Education with interest in Technology, Finance, Policy and Entrepreneurship. He was born in Seoul, South Korea and spent his early years there until he moved to the United States in 2013 as a 6th grader. Brian joined SMG as a consultant for Hilton Hotels and Microsoft Xbox, and eventually became VP of Finance in his sophomore year. This summer, Brian joined EY-Parthenon, a management consulting firm, as a Summer Associate in San Francisco. During his free time, Brian loves to cook, watch soccer, and explore various drinks (coffee, whiskey & wine)!
Sarah Jade Yao
President
Sarah Yao is a junior studying Computer Science and Product Design. She joined SMG as part of Microsoft’s Xbox project. In her free time she enjoys graphic design, thrifting, working in the woodshop and cooking dinner with her friends. She’s interested in tech, branding, drawing, and design. Feel free to reach out to her regarding any questions about SMG and her experience here!
ANDREW SHI
Vice President, FINANCE
Andrew Shi is a sophomore studying Computer Science and minoring in Mathematics. He is the Vice President of Finance for SMG and has worked with Junglegold Bali, Tower Asset Group, and Yami as a Consultant. This past summer, he interned at D.A. Davidson & Co. and has had experience working in the ESG and education consulting space. During his free time, Andrew enjoys playing the piano, exploring different genres of music, and trying out new foods!
SEJOON CHANG
Vice President, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Sejoon Chang is a sophomore from Seoul, South Korea studying Computer Science and Product Design. With his academic and career interests encompassing design, marketing, and product management, he joined SMG his freshman year, working as a consultant for Firstcard and DIRECTV. Beyond Stanford and SMG, Sejoon enjoys traveling around the world, taking photos, and trying new dishes (currently co-running a foodstagram)!
IRIS UNG
vice president, account management
Iris Ung is a senior majoring in Science, Technology, & Society and Communication. She is interested in the intersection of STEM, business, and social impact. Iris’ past experiences lie in the medical device space, EdTech, the startup world, and management consulting. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new places to eat, photography, and hiking.
vivian wang
vice president, account management
Vivian Wang is a junior from Orange County, California majoring in Computer Science & Entrepreneurial Management and minoring in Psychology. Previously a consultant for SMG in her sophomore year, she delivered marketing recommendations to Typed, Collectively, and Coinbase. Outside of SMG, Vivian dedicates her time toward building her nonprofit, traveling, writing for The Stanford Daily, and walking backwards across campus as a tour guide.
asher allen
director, recruitment and professional development
Asher Allen is a Sophomore from Menlo Park, CA studying Product Design, Italian, & Art History! He is incredibly passionate about the intersection of fashion, tech, and sustainability. Last summer, he worked with a startup combining the worlds of luxury goods & Web3. At SMG, he's even had the opportunity to consult for financial giants like Coinbase. In his free time, Asher loves listening to house music and exploring new restaurants!
hannah yi
director, recruitment and professional development
Hannah Yi is a junior from New York majoring in STS and minoring in Archaeology. Her interests are always evolving within social entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and fashion product design. Her main industries of interest are CPG, retail, and social impact within client and consumer facing roles.
KATHRYN ZHENG
director, community development
Kathryn Zheng is a senior studying Economics and minoring in Creative Writing from New Jersey. Previously, she's served as a project manager, and she's returning this year as the co-director of community development. This summer, she interned at Strategy& in New York City, where she will be returning after graduation. She's passionate about fashion, health equity, and sustainability. In her spare time, she can be found scoping out sample sales, curating Spotify playlists, and sending friends New Yorker articles.
lila Batcheller
director, community development
Lila Batcheller is a sophomore studying International Relations from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. At Stanford, her academic interests lie in the intersection of technology, security, and Latin America. Outside of Stanford Marketing Group, she is involved with the Club Running team and is a research assistant at the Stanford VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab. Lila enjoys reading, running, and spending time with her dogs in her free time.
SERA CAMAS
director, community development
Sera Camas is a sophomore studying Symbolic Systems from Istanbul, Turkey. She is the founder of Music for Village Schools and Virtual Forest projects. She is a musician and traditonal marbling artist. This past summer, she joined Sustainable Business Strategy certificate program of Harvard School of Business online and interned in TEB Investment BNP Paribas.
EVa ye
director, PROJECT MANAGER DEVELOPMENT
Eva Ye is a junior studying psychology and symbolic systems from Shanghai, China. She is interested in marketing and strategies, specific for consumer goods. Currently, Eva plans to go into consulting post graduation. In her past 2 years in SMG, she has lead and participated in projects for Microsoft, Grammarly, and many others. SMG has been a very enriching environment for her and she hopes to continue shaping a great environment for incoming consultants.
mahira jethwani
director, PROJECT MANAGER DEVELOPMENT
Mahira Jethwani is a senior studying Psychology and Science, Technology, and Society and minoring in Global Studies from Dubai, UAE. She has been a part of SMG from 2021 as both a Consultant and PM and has worked on projects mainly in the e-commerce space. She’s also interested sustainability and technology in business and how they intersect.
christy wang
DIRECTOR, MENTORSHIP
Christy Wang is a junior studying Design and minoring in Data Science from Seattle, Washington. She is interested in UI/UX design, user research, and product management roles in healthcare and technology. Previously, she was a Project Manager and Consultant at SMG.
ARJUN MAHESHWARI
PROJECT MANAGER
Arjun Maheshwari is a junior from Minnesota majoring in Symbolic Systems and History. He has past experience in finance and technical roles at startups as well as investment roles at venture capital and private equity firms. His interests and experiences lie in the aviation and biotechnology spaces. Arjun has been on multiple past SMG projects, and his favorites were with Microsoft and Crumbl Cookies!
christopher chen
project manager
Christopher Chen is a junior double majoring in Economics and Psychology from Palo Alto, California. With his academic interests directly aligning with consulting, Chris joined Stanford Marketing Group during his freshman year and worked as a consultant for BeReal and Firstcard. Outside of school and SMG, Chris enjoys playing soccer, sightseeing, and hiking!
carolyn lee
project manager
Carolyn Lee is a sophomore from Atlanta majoring Symbolic Systems. Carolyn joined SMG in the fall of 2022 as a consultant and now is working as a project manager. Her interests lie in the intersection of technology and language. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, playing video games, cafe hopping, and crocheting.
jenna jokhani
project manager
Jenna Jokhani is a sophomore studying Political Science and minoring in Symbolic Systems from Bangkok, Thailand. She has recently worked at law firms Blumenthal Richter and Sumet and Tilleke and Gibbins in their Mergers and Acquisitions department, specializing in foreign investment and real estate law. In her time at SMG she has worked with JungleGold Bali, Tower Asset Group, and Fly Buy. Outside of SMG, Jenna enjoys dance, traveling, and exploring further her passions in law.
lucas leanza
project manager
Lucas Leanza is a senior studying Economics from Hollywood, Florida, who has experience working with major marketing deliverables for clients such as Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and BeReal. Lucas specializes in the creation, analysis and execution of primary and secondary research deliverables to provide sound marketing insights to the Stanford Marketing Group's clients. Outside of Stanford, Lucas also leads four international non-profits, has worked in Investment Banking at Wall Street and is passionate about the role of marketing and messaging for technology platforms and other major business decision makers.