Yangge Seaman took on the challenge of building the Children's Health Foundation's private equity program during the covid pandemic, deploying capital steadily to expand CHST's PE exposure well beyond its initial 4% target. Her journey to the role began at Notre Dame University, where she earned a scholarship that sparked her interest in endowments and institutional investing.

Seaman's path to becoming an LP was unconventional, taking a 17-hour flight from China to Indiana to pursue her education. The experience of receiving scholarship funding motivated her to understand how endowment portfolios work and where investment dollars originate. This curiosity led her to seek opportunities in institutional investment management.

Her work at CHST demonstrates how institutional investors can successfully navigate market challenges while expanding alternative investment allocations. Seaman's ability to deploy capital consistently during uncertain times has positioned CHST's portfolio for long-term growth through private equity exposure.