LOS ANGELES, CA, September 10, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Grace Yang has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Yang is the founder and chief executive officer of NextWave Talent, a prominent social commerce agency specializing in helping creators monetize their content and brands maximize affiliate marketing. Based in Los Angeles with an offshore office in Shanghai, she has been at the helm of her company since 2022. As a recognized expert in social commerce, which intersects social media and e-commerce, Ms. Yang has demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in serving her clients, ensuring that influencers and brands receive innovative, tailored solutions that drive mutual success. Her expertise has been instrumental in the agency's rapid success.

Before launching NextWave, Ms. Yang was a senior product manager at Amazon from 2020 to 2022 for Amazon's private brands. Her departure from Amazon was marked by over eight individuals joining her new venture, underscoring her leadership and vision, and enabling her to build an exceptionally strong and experienced team that shares her dedication to high standards and effective business execution.

Ms. Yang was also an early employee at Snap Inc., helping Snapchat develop go-to-market strategies and monetization models. Prior to her social commerce experiences, she spent seven years in economic consulting with firms such as Analysis Group, where she developed expertise in quantitative modeling and qualitative analytics, dealing with international trade and high-profile economic cases.

In preparation for her career, Ms. Yang earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting, graduated first in class with summa cum laude honors, from the University of Southern California in 2010 and a Master of Science in applied economics and financial economics from Johns Hopkins University in 2020. She also holds credentials as a certified public accountant accredited by the California Board of Accountancy since 2015 and certification in data science and big data analytics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since 2020.

Active in her professional community, Ms. Yang is a member of CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of CPAs. Under her leadership, NextWave has been officially recognized as one of the top TikTok Shop affiliate partners. Ms. Yang attributes her success to strong work ethics, data-driven approaches, unwavering dedication, exceptional business execution and a profound passion for business. Her past experiences have significantly contributed to her current position, allowing her to achieve expertise quickly alongside her exceptionally strong and experienced team.

Ms. Yang is determined to elevate NextWave to the top tier within the greater social e-commerce business landscape by providing exceptional service to influencers and brands while pioneering innovative solutions in social commerce. Her journey thus far reflects a blend of academic excellence, professional acumen and personal dedication that continues to drive her success.

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