Zhongyi Gao serves as the STEM Case Strategist at Plex Law Group, where she specializes exclusively in National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions under the EB‑2 immigrant visa category and EB‑1A applications. Drawing on her background in data science and analytics, Ms. Gao develops research‑driven petition strategies that clearly demonstrate her clients’ exceptional abilities and the national importance of their work.

In parallel with her role at Plex, she applies advanced quantitative and spatial‑analysis skills in the New York City government, where she leads database management and visualization projects to support sustainable planning initiatives. Her proficiency in R, SQL, and business‑intelligence tools enables her to transform complex datasets into concise, executive‑level insights—an approach she seamlessly integrates into persuasive immigration filings.

Ms. Gao holds a Master of Science in Actuarial Science from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Environmental Studies from Emory University. Her interdisciplinary training and hands‑on experience in statistical modeling, machine learning, and geospatial analytics equip her to evaluate the scientific merit and real‑world impact of STEM professionals’ work with uncommon depth and clarity.