Amy Chang is an Executive Director for Global Cybersecurity at JPMorgan Chase, where she works on identifying new strategic and high-value business opportunities for the firm and leads cybersecurity collaboration with other leading financial institutions, U.S. government partners, and the intelligence community. Prior to JPMorgan, Amy has rich experience in both the public and private sectors. She worked on Asia-Pacific policy and foreign affairs in Congress, served as an officer in the U.S. Navy, as well as in several consulting roles across defense, technology, and cybersecurity.

In our interview, Amy shares how she became interested in policy work and public service, and identifies some obstacles that all young professionals will encounter. Growing up in a racially diverse community, Amy attended high school with predominantly students of color, after which she studied an elite predominantly white institution (PWI). She discusses how those experiences have shaped her worldview, and how she learned to navigate spoken and unspoken norms as both an insider and outsider. Throughout her career, Amy has found ways to overcome cultural and gender barriers, while noting how institutionalized inequity and discriminatory practices continue to pose obstacles to professionals. Whether it is your career, your skills, your passions, or your education, Amy offers valuable advice to younger women on approaching life’s big decisions.