Xinyu grew up in Shanghai and is now completing her Master’s studies in Geneva, focusing on Environment and Sustainability within the field of International and Development Studies.

Her journey across media, finance, government, and NGOs has shaped her interest in how diverse platforms can connect people and foster positive change. She also worked on a project exploring the role of technology and innovative financing in advancing the SDGs, which deepened her commitment to inclusive and sustainable solutions.

At the Beyond Lab, she hopes to contribute her interdisciplinary perspective to support events coordination, communications, and cross-sectoral engagement. She looks forward to helping foster a collaborative environment where creative ideas can be translated into practical solutions for long-term sustainability.

Curious to connect with Xinyu?

Here is a list of 3 questions she seeks to explore within the Beyond Lab:

• How can emerging technologies be harnessed to drive inclusive and sustainable solutions?

• How can we encourage broader participation so that sustainability is embraced and driven collectively?

• How can we cultivate a “beyond” mindset to reimagine sustainability in the long term?