Key skills and expertise

With four years of experience across sectors such as culture, migration, and democratization, the expert is skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel Data Analysis, R Programming, policy writing, and Adobe InDesign. Responsibilities have included managing social media platforms, resulting in doubled viewer engagement, and authoring grant proposals. Leadership roles have been held as Campus Senator and Student Chair, contributing to international initiatives in Taiwan and the USA, achieving significant outcomes in cross-cultural communication and educational projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing experience with international donors, the expert has collaborated with the US Department of Defense through the David L. Boren Scholarship and with the US Department of State via the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Additional funding was received from the Freeman Foundation and the Taiwan Ministry of Education through the Freeman-ASIA Scholarship and Huayu Scholarship. These collaborations involved educational initiatives and cultural exchange programs, primarily focused on capacity building and cross-cultural understanding, taking place in Taiwan and the USA.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving sectors such as culture, migration, security, conflict, and democratization. Roles have included research intern, social media manager, and community engagement manager, with responsibilities encompassing translating content, managing digital platforms, and developing community initiatives. The geographic scope of work spans Taiwan and the USA, with interdisciplinary expertise in digital diplomacy and cross-cultural education, contributing to both local and international projects. Extensive experience in Taiwan and the USA has focused on cultural dynamics, democratization, and cross-strait relations, including managing social media for the Taiwan Digital Diplomacy Association and engaging in educational initiatives. In the USA, contributions have been made to research and advocacy projects, demonstrating a strong understanding of local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in language studies, the expert is proficient in Mandarin Chinese, having used the language in professional settings in Taiwan, including translation tasks and social media management. Heritage knowledge of Choctaw and novice proficiency in Korean and Taiwanese have been applied in multicultural environments, enhancing communication in international projects and educational contexts. The expert is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Chinese Studies at Juniata College in the United States, with an expected graduation date of May 2025. Additionally, an International Baccalaureate Diploma was obtained in 2021, emphasizing a focus on international relations, language studies, and cultural understanding.