Jade Zhao

About Me

Hi, I'm Jade... like the color!

I'm a Hudson and Holland Scholar at Indiana University studying Informatics (the study of computational systems).

I'm passionate about creating sustainable, impactful solutions that bridge technology and business to drive community-focused outcomes. If you'd like to collaborate, have a project in mind, or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you.

Feel free to check out my LinkedIn or Portfolio to learn more about my work.

Education

Indiana University ... Luddy School of Informatics ... Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Science in Informatics ... May 2027 ... GPA: 3.80/4.00
Minors: User Experience Design ... Business
Honors: Hudson & Holland Scholar

INFO-I 201: Mathematical Foundations

Introduction to analytical, abstract, and critical thinking... deductive reasoning... and logical/mathematical tools in information sciences. Topics include propositional and predicate logic... natural deduction... sets... functions... relations... and graph theory.

Discrete Math

Logic

Graph Theory

Relevant Experience

IU Office of Student Life ... Bloomington, IN

FASE Peer Mentor ... May 2025 ... Present

  • Mentored first-year students through their academic... social... and personal transition to IU
  • Led regular check-ins... providing study tips... time management strategies... and support
  • Connected mentees with campus resources... services... and involvement opportunities
  • Partnered with campus offices to enhance programming and support student retention

Kelley HOPE Digital Project... Kelley School of Business ... Bloomington, IN

Consulting Volunteer Intern ... May 2025 ... Present

  • Designed digital solutions for small businesses through a statewide consulting initiative
  • Conducted client interviews... demos... and adoption of tools aligned with business goals
  • Created documentation and training resources to promote long-term technology use
  • Worked in a cross-functional Agile team... drove client-focused sprints and scalable outcomes

Laurie Burns McRobbie Serve IT Clinic... Luddy School of Informatics ... Bloomington, IN

UX Researcher ... Nov 2023 ... Present

  • Delivered data dashboards for 5+ nonprofits... simplifying complex datasets for public access
  • Collaborated in a 6-person Agile team supporting ethical AI and inclusive design solutions
  • Consulted with stakeholders to align digital strategy and extend platform functionality
  • Presented final design proposals in client meetings to ensure adoption and impact

FIRST Alumni & Mentors at Indiana University (FAMIU) ... Bloomington, IN

Event Coordinator & Alumni Relations ... Aug 2023 ... Present

  • Led travel coordination and outreach for 5+ robotics events across Indiana
  • Promoted Luddy and Kelley programs to 300+ students through tabling and mentorship
  • Relaunched the organizational website and doubled engagement via email and campaigns
  • Built alumni relationships through panel events and series that reached over 100 members

Contact

Email (312) 583-7703 LinkedIn Website Handshake

Skills

Top Skills

Design Tools

Development

Data & Analytics

Project Tools

Languages

Projects

Hoosier Friend

Created a Google Form to help incoming freshmen connect with students in their major, with nearly 500 submissions.

Check out more of my projects on my LinkedIn or Portfolio.