Hongmin Lu has 16 years of investment experience. 

Prior to joining Pillar Pacific in 2008, she was Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager at Neumann Capital Management, and Senior Research Associate for the Investment Department of Allstate Insurance Company.

Hongmin holds a BS degree from Beijing Polytechnic University, an MS from Baylor University and an MBA from the University of California at Berkeley.  She is a Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder.