Jean Zhang founded AmeriLink Group, Inc., a business-consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area specializing in promoting business and cultural cooperation between government officials and senior corporate executives in China and their American counterparts in the United States.

Ms. Zhang has been instrumental in developing the company's strategy, working with both Chinese and American organizations to plan and offer short-term trainings for Chinese officials and executives based in the United States. AmeriLink has established a solid customer base in major cities throughout China and has developed strong relationships with high and mid-level Chinese government officials.

Prior to AmeriLink, Ms. Zhang was a full-time Associate Professor at the University of Science & Technology’s School of Management in Beijing. She is the author and co-author of several published books and articles. Jean was one of the youngest female Associate Professors on the faculty. In addition, Ms. Zhang worked with the Marketing and Public Relations Department at AT&T China, Ltd., and was an Anchor and Writer for Beijing Economic Radio, where she hosted two programs: "Good Morning, Beijing" and "Joyful Tonight."

Ms. Zhang received her MBA from California State University, East Bay. She also holds an undergraduate and a graduate degree from universities in China.