2023 China-U.S. Youth Leadership Summit

Founder of China-US Youth Leadership Summit

Founder & Chairman of China-US Leadership Development Foundation

Founder of Future New Power

Founder of China New Media International Communication Center

Dr. Hong LI has won high public praise in Chines media industry for many years. She got her Ph.D. degree from University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, and was a visiting Research Scholar of University of California, Berkeley during 2008- 2010. She is also a former Chief Director of PR, Guest Booker and VIP Interview Leader in DIALOGUE program and WIN IN CHINA program of China Central Television (CCTV-2).

Based on the past achievements, Dr. Hong LI won the “Outstanding Contribution Award” from CCTV in 2006; “Top 100 Outstanding Chinese Women Entrepreneurs Award” from the China Association of Women Entrepreneurs in 2007; “Mass Media Excellent Management Contribution Award” from the International Management Institute (IMI) in 2008; Dr. LI was awarded as the “Top 30 Influential Asian Female CEO” in 2017, “2019 Global Outstanding Women Leadership Award”, “Top100 Cultural China Role Model of the Times” in 2021, “2022 FORBES CHINA Global 100 Outstanding Chinese”.

Chairman of the Board of Henry Group, Founder of Henry Education

Topic: “Disruption Design - Designing Your Life and Your Job in Changing Times?”

Keynote Speaker:  BILL BURNETT

Founder of the Stanford Life Design Lab, Executive Director of Design in Stanford University, 

Apple's first Powerbook product leader

Topic: “A Thrilling Leap: Changes in the World Pattern and Trends in the Chinese Economy”

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Qingyou GUAN

Dean & Chief Economist of Rushi Institute of Advanced Finance，also serves as Vice Dean of China Institute of Private Sector, Director of China Reform Foundation, Member of APEC China Business Council Digital Economy Committee, Chief Economist of Zhongguancun Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (ZVCA) and Guangdong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association(GDPEA).

Dr. Qingyou GUAN is the author of many monographs include but not limited to "Dancing on the Blade：The China's Economy Facing the Crisis", "The New Normal Economic: New Changes in China's Economy", "The Logic of Oil: International Oil Price Fluctuation Mechanism and China's Energy Security". Also member of China New Supply-side Economist 50 Forum, the academic member of the International Monetary Institute, and the co-supervisor of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (Tsinghua SEM), Zhejiang University, Shandong University and other universities.

Lu ZHANG, Founder and Managing Partner of Fusion Fund. Recently, Lu is selected as 2018 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Before this, she also got selected as Silicon Valley Women of Influence 2018 and Top 10 all America Chinese Youth. In 2017, she was awarded the Forbes US 30 under 30 & Featured Honoree of VC category and also awarded as the Town & Country 50 Modern Swans Influencer; “Young Global Leader in 2018 World Economic Forum”; “2022 FORBES CHINA Global 100 Outstanding Chinese”. Prior to starting Fusion Fund, she was the Founder and CEO of a medical device company (acquired in 2012). Lu is active in the entrepreneur and investor communities providing mentorship and serves as an advisor to programs like Microsoft AC, Singularity University, StartX at Stanford, and Youth Council of Future Forum. Lu received her M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University and holds several patents.

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Dr. Feng Li holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences and is the co-founder of two Montessori Early Childhood Education Centers in the Boston area. He is also a recipient of Harvard University's Early Childhood Education Leadership Certificate. As a proactive member of his community, Dr. Li currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Chinese Culture Connection, in addition to his role as the Associate Director of Tzu Chi Boston. His past distinguished roles include a position on the Board of Directors for the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, and providing his expertise as a simultaneous interpreter for former President Bill Clinton.

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Lu KANG (Sandra) is a bilingual financial journalist with working experience both in New York and Beijing.

Since 2010,she served as a Wall Street correspondent to demystify US business trends and headlines to Chinese audiences. She and her team have produced over 40 feature stories, having interviewed close to 100 wall street professionals and CEOs, including Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Jamie Dimon and etc. She also serves as the host and producer for a series of documentaries including A Journey to The Economic World.

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Paul Marca is a co-founder of DT.School and Principal at Parallax Global Advisors, LLC. As former Stanford University Associate Vice Provost, Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning, Paul spent 32 years in senior leadership roles at Stanford. He directed a team of 80 professionals guiding a portfolio of over 250 graduate and professional courses annually. He was part of the team which pioneered the first master’s degree online in 1996 and also created the first non-credit online certificate, the Stanford Advanced Project Management program. He has been instrumental in developing and implementing an international portfolio including Singapore, China, India, Korea, Malaysia, Brazil and nations throughout the Middle East. Paul has served as an advisor to numerous startups including the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, Eightfold.AI, Youtopian World, Draper University and Cahoot Learning.  He has presented keynote speeches and workshops around the globe on connecting innovation, strategy and education. Paul has B.A. in Communication, with emphasis in Television & Film production, from Stanford University.

Qing ZHANG（Steven）, CFA, CPA, the founding members of KCY Family Office LLC, a family office based in New York City, and the managing member of Youhe Invest LLC, a global family office and business management company in New York City. Steven has over 27 years of experience advising cross-border UHNW and institutional investors on tax and business matters. He now runs a multi-family office and global business management company servicing ultra-high net worth families with cross-border investments. 

Steven’s experience covers a broad spectrum of tax issues impacting the high net wealth families and alternative investment funds.

A CFA charterholder and a licensed CPA in New York, Steven is also a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, The CFA institute, and New York Society of Security Analysts. He is the founder and current president of Association of US-China Professional Accountants (AUCPA) and was a former treasurer and board member of National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP).

Vice President of BlueFocus Group, President of BlueFocusThinkTank Group; Ms. WANG was joined BlueFocus in 2001, with more than 20 years of experience in marketing, brand marketing strategy design and public relations management, top key opinion leader of marketing strategy in China.

Industry Accolades:

Vice President of the China Advertising Association

Vice President of the China Commercial Advertising Association

Vice Councilmember of the 4A Advertising Association...

Awards

Chairwoman of the Final Jury for the IAI BiographyAdvertising Awards

Senior Jurist of the PR Golden Flag Award

Supervisory Chairwoman and Final Jurist of the Greater China Effie Awards

Won the "China Public Relations 2008-2009 Best Resolution Award"; served over 70 of the top Fortune 500 brands...

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Yuhong SUN (Frances) is the founder and Chairman of Wenxiaoyou (US) Tech Co, Ltd (Ask-Alumni Group), president of BlueStone worldwide talent-tank, Vice President of Center for China and Globalization, Director for Asia, Harvard Alumni Association (2013-2017); Secretary General, Harvard Beijing Club ( 2008-2015). She was the senior advisor for the Organizing Committee of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games (BOCOG), trainer for Chinese government spokespersons from central to provincial level. She is the Youth Advisor for Harvard China Summit.  

Frances got her BA from FudanUniversity(1986-1990) and MPA from Harvard University (2002-2003). She is the Mason Fellow of Harvard Kennedy School, the honored member of Littauer Society of Harvard Kennedy School. She was recognized by her professional achievement and contribution to the society as a women leader, and received many awards from media in China, including the 10 most influential women in China (2015);The top 100 most Successful women in China ( 2008) among others. She is the author of many best seller books: Talk to lead —- 10 Classes for Chinese business leaders on public speaking (CITIC 2017). Art and Practice of Parenting in China ( 2022 Publishing house of Renmin University).

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Dr. Ji ZHAO is the HAO founding partner of Liquidmetal Ventures.  Liquidmetal Ventures is a Boston based venture capital firm focused on early stage deeptech investment, aiming to support technology transferring from labs by top scientists. With years of experience on technology transferring from MIT/Harvard community, Liquidmetal Ventures have successfully supported & invested in more than 10 startups. Ji Zhao graduated from Tsinghua University and Chinese Academy of Sciences, and then trained at UT Austin and MIT as a scientist in energy storage & nanomaterials. He served as the president of MIT Chinese Entrepreneurs Organization(2019-21) and Founding team member of Avanti Energy.

Producer, Director, Screenwriter

A young Chinese director who has studied abroad in the United States. He graduated from Shanghai Theatre Academy with a Master of Fine Art degree in Film Directing. In 2011, he continued his studies in Film Making at the New York Film Academy in the United States.

He directed the Hong Kong official city image film "My time for Hong Kong” which completed in 2014, and received unprecedented acclaim.

In 2017, he served as an assistant director for the film "The Wandering Earth 1".

In 2022, he served as the Producer and Director of France Unit for the film "The Wandering Earth 2".

Honors

Member of the Youth Committee, China Television Drama Production Industry Association

Art Consultant, Asian American Arts Festival, USA

Jury Member, Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, USA Art Consultant, International Family Film Festival, USA

Awards

Top 10 of the Year, China Internet Programs

Best Cinematography Award, Vision Youth Film Festival

Best Editing Award, DC Chinese Film Festival

Nominee for Best Director, DC Chinese Film Festival Nominee for Best Cinematography, DC Chinese Film Festival

Main Works

Assistant Director, Film "The Wandering Earth 1"

France Unit, Producer and Director, Film "The Wandering Earth 2" Director and Screenwriter, Film "Main Players"

Producer and Director, Hong Kong Official Film "My Time for Hong Kong" Producer and Art Director, Stage Play "The Devotion of Suspect X”

Dr. Randy Bertin is the headmaster of Cushing Academy，one of the best private high schools in MA. He is a seasoned leader in the field of independent boarding schools, bringing over two decades of experience in diverse leadership roles. Currently serving as the 13th Head of School at Cushing Academy since 2018, he is known for his strategic vision, unwavering commitment to student development, and leadership abilities.


Throughout his career, Dr. Bertin has successfully guided schools through various challenges and achieved remarkable outcomes.Dr. Bertin has a proven track record of fostering global awareness of school programs, and ensuring academic excellence. 

As a recognized expert in school leadership, international fundraising, and boarding school admissions, Dr. Bertin has shared his insights through numerous presentations and speaking engagements. 

Dr. Bertin's dedication to education extends beyond his role as Head of School. He actively contributes to the advancement of education by serving on the Boards of the IECA Foundation and the International Center for Global Leadership. 

Dr. Hong LI, Founder of FUTURE NEW POWER

2023 China-US Youth Leadership Summit 

The China-US Leadership Development Foundation (CULDF) is a not-for-profit organization registered in the United States in July 2016. From 2018 to 2019, CULDF held two sessions of the China-US Youth Leadership Summit in Silicon Valley. From 2016 to 2019, CULDF was frequently showcased itself on the Nasdaq LED screen in Times Square to expand awareness.  

The Core Values of CULDF are as below:

– Becoming a New Powerhouse in China-US cooperation through fostering friendships between young people;

– Developing Future Global Leadership

– Cultivating Entrepreneurship among New Generations

– Empowering Youth Leaders with Leadership Coaching and Advisories from seniors.

The Young Global Leadership Foundation (YGLF) guides aspiring young adults from around the world to become global citizens and responsible leaders. Since its establishment in 2012, YGLF has provided its members with educational, professional and civic engagement opportunities to expand their global visions, set ambitious goals and realize a more peaceful, prosperous and positive 21st century global society. 

YGLF adheres to and advocates for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 

Agenda 2030: The 17 SDGs address the advancement of People, Planet, Peace, Prosperity, and Partnership. 

Organizer: Young Global Leadership Foundation （YGLF) 

The Young Global Leadership Foundation (YGLF) guides aspiring young adults from around the world to become global citizens and responsible leaders. Since its establishment in 2012, YGLF has provided its members with educational, professional and civic engagement opportunities to expand their global visions, set ambitious goals and realize a more peaceful, prosperous and positive 21st century global society. 

2023 Summit

2023 China-US Youth Leadership Summit