Biography
Dr. ChenXin Xu is a practitioner–scholar whose work integrates global finance, higher education management, and the performing arts to advance institutional strategy and cultural innovation. An alumna of the University of Pennsylvania, she earned her M.S. in education entrepreneurship and her doctorate in higher education management from Penn GSE.
Dr. Xu serves as the senior advisor for global strategy, partnerships, and investment for the Education Entrepreneurship Program.
Her research examines the integration of professional ambition and personal fulfillment among women in senior leadership positions in higher education. This academic focus complements her professional role as a wealth manager at Morgan Stanley, where she advises high net worth individuals and institutions on strategic financial and legacy planning and philanthropic strategy. She specializes in cross-border advisory, leveraging her expertise in U.S.–China relations and institutional governance to deliver value-aligned solutions for her clients.
Beyond finance, Dr. Xu is a Juilliard-trained, award-winning pianist who has performed in over 50 cities globally. She has translated this artistic excellence into executive leadership, playing a pivotal role in the expansion of The Tianjin Juilliard School—the only overseas campus outside of Juilliard in New York. Currently serving on its board of directors, she continues to cultivate and enhance the school’s international impact and global partnerships.
Dr. Xu is also dedicated to fostering the next generation of global leaders. She serves as a global industry advisor for the Schwarzman Scholars program at Tsinghua University and is a senior advisor for the Education Entrepreneurship Program, focusing on global strategy, partnerships, and investment. Her career is defined by a commitment to scaling innovative ventures and promoting the transformative power of global learning.