Cherie Chung

Cherie Chung is the Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Holly, a GovTech startup that emerged from her capstone project at Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School. Holly focuses on modernizing government hiring through AI-driven solutions for job design, compensation, and workforce analysis. Her leadership in this venture demonstrates her commitment to leveraging technology for public sector improvement. hollygov+3

With a strong background in business operations and product leadership, Cherie has a proven track record in scaling startups, particularly those with a social impact focus. Her work at Propel, Inc. involved building critical systems and partnerships that helped improve the financial lives of over 5 million Americans, highlighting her dedication to financial inclusion and user-focused, mission-driven teams. hollygov+2

Cherie Chung possesses an impressive academic foundation, holding an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MPP from Harvard Kennedy School (both 2021-2024), following her Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service with a focus on International Economics from Georgetown University (2012-2016). Her education reflects a multidisciplinary approach, combining business acumen with a deep understanding of public policy and global economic dynamics. harvard+1

Her early career experiences demonstrate a commitment to public service and social innovation, including an internship at the Council of Economic Advisors, The White House, being a 2016 Fellow at Venture for America, and acting as an Advisor at the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation. At Georgetown, she was a research assistant for the Georgetown Institute of Consumer Research, further showcasing her interest in impactful research and community involvement. georgetown+2