Michael Zhao

Michael Zhao is a consultant for the Snider Consulting Group. He joined in the Fall of 2022 as a member of Cohort 5.

Michael is pursuing a BS in Finance and Computer Science (Data Science Concentration) at the Robert H. Smith School of Business and the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland. He has been recognized by the University of Maryland as a Banneker/Key Scholar. Michael is also a member of Cohort 40 of the QUEST Honors Program.

Michael specializes in teamwork, computational/data analysis, and leading through listening as a result of his professional and academic experiences.

Outside of SCG, Michael is involved with the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, Apex Investment Fund, and the QUEST Corporate team. He enjoys spending his free time playing intramural sports, researching football analytics, and reading about politics.