Mei-Lin Zhang
Director of Research
Global Impact Lab
As a researcher at Global Impact Lab, Mei-Lin Zhang drives innovation in policy design & advocacy. Their work spans Sri Lanka and Japan, focusing on scalable solutions for underserved communities.
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ResearcherYears in Impact Space
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Legal & Governance Innovation
Governance — Creating legal structures that enable mission-lock, stewardship, and accountability.
Just Transition Finance
Thematic Finance — Financing the transition to a green economy in ways that are equitable and inclusive.
Health & Wellbeing Finance
Thematic Finance — Financing health equity, access, and wellbeing outcomes.
Indigenous & Land Rights Finance
Thematic Finance — Supporting indigenous communities and land rights through financial mechanisms.
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Theory of Change
We believe systemic change in private wealth requires shifting narratives from wealth preservation to wealth stewardship, creating new norms that make impact-aligned investing the default rather than the exception.
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