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Xinyi (Sarah) Hu

Xinyi (Sarah) Hu

San Mateo,CA

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Venture

NYU Entrepreneurial Startup Institute
New York City
01.2026 - Current
  • Built BJD startup in bootcamp program
  • Interviewed users to refine business model
  • Selected for Sprint, 2-week venture program

Club President

BJD Heaven Club
Seattle, WA
08.2025 - Current
  • Designed eco-friendly DIY dolls; Maker Fair
  • Led club ops; built site with AI tool
  • Managed 100+ member US–China Discord

Researcher

Psychology Research, Stanford University
08.2025 - 02.2026
  • Researched AI + psycholinguistics interactions
  • Analyzed Reddit data using AI + LIWC
  • Presented findings at SPSP 2026

Research Assistant

09.2025 - 12.2025
  • Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
  • Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software.
  • Collaborated with team members to design and implement experiments.
  • Maintained accurate records of research findings and methodologies.

Women’s Ice Hockey Club at UW

Ice Hockey Player
Seattle, WA
10.2024 - 12.2025
  • Played in practice games to prep team
  • Attended all local games to support team
  • Raised funds through ticket sales

Club Attendant

Hua Psychology Club
Seattle, WA
10.2024 - 12.2025
  • Developed and authored psychology articles to enhance reader understanding.
  • Curated and published engaging content to enhance audience interaction.
  • Assisted HR in selecting and organizing content for social media platforms. Supported team in maintaining consistent messaging across various channels. Collaborated with colleagues to enhance online engagement through curated posts.

Research Assistant

University of Washington School of Pharmacy, Chavkin Lab
Seattle, WA
09.2025 - 12.2025
  • Support synaptic and opioid research
  • Assist with experiment setup and data collection
  • Trained in photometry and imaging techniques

Teacher Assistant

Teens Up Summer Camp
Guangzhou, China
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Led speech demos for teens (ages 15–16)
  • Coached speech writing, memorization, confidence
  • Supported teens’ mental health and engagement

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

New York University
05-2028

Psychology

University of Washington Seattle
12-2025

Skills

  • Knowing basic coding, such as R Studio, Python, and Java
  • Can do presentation slides and Canva
  • Great communication skills
  • Acting, dance, piano, and violin

LANGUAGES

Mandarin Chinese (native)
English (fluent)

Timeline

Venture

NYU Entrepreneurial Startup Institute
01.2026 - Current

Research Assistant

09.2025 - 12.2025

Research Assistant

University of Washington School of Pharmacy, Chavkin Lab
09.2025 - 12.2025

Club President

BJD Heaven Club
08.2025 - Current

Researcher

Psychology Research, Stanford University
08.2025 - 02.2026

Women’s Ice Hockey Club at UW

Ice Hockey Player
10.2024 - 12.2025

Club Attendant

Hua Psychology Club
10.2024 - 12.2025

Teacher Assistant

Teens Up Summer Camp
07.2024 - 07.2025

Psychology

University of Washington Seattle

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

New York University

AWARDS

Dean’s List: Autumn 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2026

Xinyi (Sarah) Hu