Queena Zhao is the CFO of ALC, guiding the company’s growth into one of the nation’s leading nonbank small business lenders. With a master’s degree from Boston University, she also cofounded Sunstone Management, where she advances economic development through innovative partnerships, while remaining deeply active in education and cultural initiatives.
Queena grew up in China and Singapore and earned a master’s degree in computer information system from Boston University in 2004. As one of the founders and the CFO of ALC, she has led the small startup into one of the most successful non-bank small business lending institutions in the United States over the past fifteen years. The company has been instrumental in fostering development, job creation, and economic growth in rural areas, particularly in the energy, agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing industries.
Queena is also one of the founding partners of Sunstone Management Inc., a diversified investment firm that supports early-stage technology entrepreneurs. She plays a key role in driving economic growth through innovative public-private partnerships and brings a unique perspective with experience across government, education, and the private sector. Queena is actively involved in supporting non-profit education initiatives and advocating for community engagement in cultural preservation, innovation, and harmony. She also volunteers with her daughter’s dance team.