Society for Science names Jinger Zhao to its Board of Trustees

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Society for Science is pleased to announce that Jinger Zhao has joined its Board of Trustees. “We are thrilled to welcome Jinger to our Board of Trustees,” said Maya Ajmera, President & CEO of Society for Science and Executive Publisher, Science News. “She brings a wealth of experience, strategic insight and a deep commitment to our mission. Her thoughtful leadership will be a tremendous asset as Society for Science continues to grow and expand our impact in advancing science, education and opportunity for all.”

Zhao joined Two Sigma in January 2007 and most recently served as head of APAC Strategies before departing the firm in 2025 to explore entrepreneurial opportunities. In that role, Zhao was responsible for developing the firm’s China and broader APAC investment capabilities across asset classes, locations and advisors. Previously, Zhao held region portfolio management responsibilities for Asia and China strategies.  Prior to joining the firm, she was an Investment Analyst at QVT Financial where Zhao identified and implemented statistical and valuation-based strategies in futures and equities. Prior to that, she was a Software Engineer at Endeca Technologies and also worked on the design and development of software products at Microsoft and ICLUBcentral. Zhao earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a certificate in Mind/Brain/Behavior from Harvard University (magna cum laude).

“Competing in science fairs in my formative years ingrained in me the scientific method as a foundational way of thinking which I’ve carried forward to apply to financial markets and which is the heart of how I develop and manage investment strategies today,” said Zhao. “I am honored and invigorated to be joining the Board of Trustees for the Society of Science at a pivotal time for science education, journalism and technology, and excited to help engage and inspire the next generation of scientific thinkers.”

About Society for Science

Society for Science is a champion for science, dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement. Established in 1921, Society for Science is best known for its award-winning journalism through Science News and Science News Explores, its world-class science research competitions for students, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, and its STEM Outreach programming that seeks to ensure that all students have an opportunity to pursue a career in STEM. A 501(c)(3) membership organization, Society for Science is committed to inform, educate and inspire. Learn more at www.societyforscience.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat (Society4Science).