Global Options

Yannan Collins (’23)

PwC

YANNAN COLLINS is a graduate of the FTMBA Class of 2023 and a David J. Wang Fellow, with a strong commitment to impact-driven work. Prior to UCLA Anderson, Collins ran an independent consulting firm that helped businesses and nonprofits in underserved communities. Collins graduated cum laude with a B.A. in media studies, performing arts and social justice, and a minor in Japanese Studies, from the University of San Francisco after completing a study abroad program at Sophia University in Tokyo. Collins is fluent in Mandarin and Japanese and is a registered yoga instructor.

During their time at Anderson, Collins demonstrated leadership and a commitment to fostering inclusivity and building a vibrant community. They served as a partner for the Anderson Strategy Group, a nonprofit, MBA student-run consulting firm; co-founded Anderson’s First-Generation student club; and held multiple vice president positions for clubs such as Out@Anderson, the Greater China Business Association, the Japanese American Business Association and Yoga and Wellness, among others. Collins was also a mentee in the CGM mentor program.

Collins was keen to actively expand their global perspective and enrolled in a variety of global management courses, including those focused on global macroeconomics, technology and society, and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) for managers and investors. Collins also enrolled in a CGM global immersion course and traveled to Singapore to learn about the tech-driven transformation that is happening in the Greater China region, Southeast Asia and the U.S., enabled by government policy, changes in consumer preferences and enterprise-driven innovation. Collins also attended many discussions in the CGM’s speaker series.

During the summer of Collins first year, they interned at PwC as a deals transformation senior associate and helped to facilitate the spin-off of a multinational corporation. As part of the internship, Collins conducted focus groups and revitalized the corporation’s change and communication strategy, positively impacting over 5,000 employees. After graduation, Collins will be returning to PwC as a senior consultant, where they will leverage their UCLA Anderson global experiences and learnings, use their business school skills, and employ their extensive strategy, technology and change management experience to make a positive impact on organizations, advance inclusivity and develop as a global business leader.