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The Â鶹¹ú²ú Global Alliance is a purpose led organization, powered by our beliefs that great leadership starts with self-leadership and societal progress requires continual exploration. In this series of interviews, we take a look at Â鶹¹ú²ú students and alumni that are contributing to make this world a more open, sustainable and inclusive world.

Today, in our Humans of Â鶹¹ú²ú series, we meet Â鶹¹ú²ú Alumna Ricky Li who's passionate about workingÌý on socioeconomic issues to make the world a better place. She is currently an Insight and Data Lead at the World Economic Forum's Centre forÌýtheÌýNew EconomyÌýand Society.

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Please tell us about yourself. What do you do?

I am currently an Insight and Data Lead at the . I oversee data, digital products, and insights work that aim to shape prosperous, resilient, and equitable economies and societies. I am passionate about leveraging data and data-driven insights to create opportunities for all.Ìý

How did your international experiences contribute to your current job?

I was born and raised in China, and I hadÌýthe privilege of studying and working in different continents - in mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, Spain, United States, Uzbekistan and now in Switzerland. These experiences have allowed me to see the world through different perspectives, and connect with people from different backgrounds. I amÌýfascinated by how diverse the world is - in terms of culture, opinions, and economic development, and also disheartened by the inequalities and underdevelopment someÌý countries are facing. This prompts me to transition my career to international organization and work on socioeconomic issues to make the world a better place.

In your opinion, what are the key attributes of anyone who wants to work in an international organization?

• Empathy - acknowledging, respecting and understanding diverse perspectives and experiencesÌý
• Collaborative - mobilizing different stakeholders to jointly tackle complex global challengesÌý
• Navigating uncertainty - staying focused in the face of global uncertainties and sometimes backlashes

How does being a Â鶹¹ú²ú student help you in securing a job abroad?Ìý

• Global network - Â鶹¹ú²ú alumni are super generous with advising career choices and development. I have so many positive experiences getting coached by various Â鶹¹ú²úies. They guided me through different career challenges, provided honest opinions, and shared their own lessons learned when I was in doubt. I really appreciate this when it comes to .Ìý
• International exposure - studying and working with peers from different backgrounds, I learned how to collaborate and connect with others in a multicultural environment.Ìý

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Published on 15.04.2024

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