Laura Hu

2026 Summer Associate

● Conducted extensive market research and built an in-depth market sizing model for a large construction firm ● Collected and synthesized data from numerous sources to identify paths to increase Estate Management CAGR

● Coordinated 4 high-impact, offline vendor events to promote Amazon’s international logistics and storage solutions business; drove engagement with 5,000+ global sellers which directly generated 300+ qualified leads ● Led post-event analysis and reporting; established cross-functional collaboration mechanisms between marketing and other teams for effective ROI tracking; created vendor-ready presentations for new products

● Conducted market research on AI integration in lobbying, analyzing 15+ firms' technology adoption strategies to refine Dialogos’ positioning; synthesized findings into pitch decks, supporting the firm’s GTM strategy ● Tested AI-driven lobbying software to assess product data accuracy, processing speed, and user experience; collaborated with IT partners to optimize NLP models and enhance real-time policy tracking capabilities

● Developed a 3-year market roadmap by analysing 15+ product portfolios in the bedding and pet markets, identifying 5 unique opportunities for growth, revenue diversification, and improved resource allocation ● Collaborated on consumer segmentation initiatives, integrating AI-driven insights to refine 5+ marketing campaigns and pricing strategies; contributed to creation of a decision-support system used by stakeholders ● Coordinated pre-launch planning for a Soho pop-up store featuring the Marilyn Monroe IP, managing public relations, promotion, and influencer engagement to attract 500+ visitors and enhance overall brand visibility

● Assisted consulting team on 5 global research projects by conducting desk research; drafted 7+ proposals, created screening questionnaires, and moderated 15+ focus group discussions to deliver key insights to clients ● Facilitated recruitment of 50+ participants for fieldwork sessions; managed weekly communication channels with 20+ stakeholders, coordinating logistics to ensure execution and alignment with the client’s objectives ● Continued post-internship as a part-time consultant for IPSOS; delivered 3 comprehensive research reports, moderating 5 focus groups and refining final client presentations; improved project turnaround time by ~15%

● Analyzed 500+ academic papers extracted from the Scopus database, utilizing MDCOR and RStudio; assessed scholars’ perspectives on ChatGPT, highlighting trust, anticipation, and ethical concerns as key sentiments ● Synthesized findings into actionable insights, categorizing 5+ trends in AI academia and recommending practical measures for responsible integration, influencing decisions across multiple academic institutions ● Collaborated with a cross-functional research team to deliver a comprehensive study on ChatGPT’s academic impact; presented key findings to 15+ key stakeholders, facilitating discussions on ethical AI deployment

How do Media Representations Affect the Mental Well-being of Autistic Families in China ● Analyzed the correlation between media representation and mental well-being of autistic families in China through Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis(IPA) ● Conducted interviews with 10 different autistic families and found three results: (1) The media primarily focuses on the high functioning/low-functioning autistic children, exerting pressure on parents whose children are different from what the media portrays; (2) The emergence of streaming media lead to a lot of inaccurate information about autism believed by autistic families, causing more misunderstandings and confusion; (3) Chinese media has become more concerned about the autistic community in recent years, the media now has a more positive influence on autistic families.

● 8 hours per week of voluntary service to help autistic children in classes. Including assisting subject teachers to teach the children, helping the children to focus during classes, and stopping any students from self-harming ● Investigate Autistic children family’s needs and develop blogs related to autism for the children to understand their identity ● Support autistic children with art therapy, teaching them photography, sculpture, drawing, and collaborating with the children to develop a universal piece presenting their unique world ● Hold an exhibition in school with the works done by the autistic children, had over 400 students visiting and learning, raising awareness towards the autistic community