Stella Zhang is the Chief Operating Officer of American Lending Center Holdings Group and a cofounder of Sunstone Management, a private capital firm investing in private credit and early-stage technology startups. She graduated with an MBA from the University of California, Irvine, in 2005, and has been instrumental in driving ALC’s nationwide growth and success, with both companies recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the U.S.
Her accomplishments include the Coleman Emerging Leader Award in Lending (2017) and UCI’s Distinguished Alumna Award (2023). Since 2020, she has been the title sponsor of UCI’s New Venture Competition, supporting aspiring student entrepreneurs.
With extensive experience in operational management and a passion for giving back, Stella leads with strategic vision while remaining deeply engaged with her alma mater and community.