Jeff Zhou is a current graduate student at the Harvard Kennedy School pursuing his Master of Public Policy, with a background in venture capital and public-private partnerships. Previously, he served as Head of Investor Relations and Portfolio Operations at Untapped Ventures, where he led a $22M fundraise and supported a portfolio of 32 startups. Before that, Jeff worked at Allocations and 208 Seed Ventures, helping streamline investment workflows. In public service, Jeff serves as Regional Director at The Borgen Project, where he mobilizes advocates and meets with congressional offices to promote global anti-poverty efforts. He also volunteers as a peer counselor with Empower Work and Crisis Text Line. A regular contributor to the Young Diplomats Society and the Sierra Club, Jeff writes on topics ranging from Middle East politics to climate resilience. Outside of work, he enjoys piano, rugby, and military history.