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CEO, IvyCompass, Inc.
Yufei Sophia Shi is an accomplished cross-industry leader with over 38 years of executive experience spanning seven major industries across the Asia-Pacific and North America regions. Known for her expertise in team management and leadership development, Sophia has made significant contributions to both public and private sectors, including international trade, finance, brand development consulting, retail, hospitality, and education.
Throughout her distinguished career, Sophia has held several high-profile leadership roles. She served as the Director of International Trade and Investment for the New Jersey State Commerce and Economic Development Commission, District Branch Manager at Citizens Bank, and Asia-Pacific Managing Director at LRA Worldwide. She also led as the Director of Training and Quality Assurance for the Asia-Pacific region at Wyndham Worldwide.
Sophia’s leadership has driven success across diverse industries, helping organizations enhance operational efficiency, strengthen leadership capabilities, and expand their global presence. As CEO of IvyCompass, Inc., she continues to leverage her extensive experience to guide teams and foster academic and professional excellence on a global scale.
COO, IvyCompass, Inc.
Allison Zhao brings over seven years of experience in K-12 education management, specializing in product positioning, mentor training, and marketing. She co-founded and continues to lead Alliance for Impact (AFI) Inc., a New York-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Asian Americans through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and cross-cultural communication. Allison also co-founded Viswise Academy, a nonprofit educational organization committed to providing high-quality financial literacy and entrepreneurship education to K-12 students. Before joining IvyCompass, she served as Marketing Director at WeDesign, an art education company led by Simon Collins, former Dean of the School of Fashion at Parsons School of Design. Allison holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Renmin University of China and a Master’s in Communication from New York University.
