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Energy & Sustainable Living

Cinthia Wang

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/曦阳-王/a1/575/674/en

I’m Cinthia Wang, a graduate student at the China University of Geoscience in Wuhan. I’ll graduate in July this year and become an interaction designer. I love photography, travelling, reading and writing. I’m passionate about environmental protection and youth education & growth.

Daniel Rowe

https://au.linkedin.com/in/mrdanielrowe

I am a Project Leader within the CSIRO’s Grids and Energy Efficiency Systems Program. I have an electrical engineering background and currently lead CSIRO’s Plug and Play Solar off grid power system optimisation and Residential Solar Cooling deployment projects. I am the International Representative for Young Engineers Australia National Committee and my interests include grid integration, solar cooling and the technology, policy and market interface. I am currently completing an MBA and my aim is to leverage the link between business and technology to drive the development and market success of innovative solutions to benefit end-users and society.

Kate Cavanagh

https://au.linkedin.com/in/katecavanagh

I am an innovation leader. Professionally I have worked with Australia’s leading scientific body, the Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) for five years across multiple disciplines including pharmaceutical chemistry, engineering science and project management. My current research focus revolves around the implementation of energy storage technology to increase renewable energy integration in Australia. I am also heavily engaged with local and international community activities. In 2013 I was the impetus to forming the Rotaract Club of the Hunter in Newcastle, Australia.

Heliang Shi

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/horace-shi/74/6b4/813

My name is Shi Heliang, and I now work at Airliquide E&C in Hangzhou, center of China. After I graduated with a bachelor degree of Chemical Engineering, I worked in the Oil & Chemical area for more than seven years, where I witnessed so many side effects from traditional fossil energy, such as environmental degradation, greenhouse gases etc. Recently I’ve become passionate about renewable energy, which can replace the traditional as the main resource supply for modern society energy demand and can make our world cleaner, our society’s development more sustainable, and save our mankind’s future.

Yuling Chen

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/chenyl/en

我是陈玉玲。幸福行动家，媒体新青年，社会创新传播者。我曾

深入研究低碳城市的发展规律，也曾在公益项目中为落后地区的

孩子募集生活用品。我希望用影像记录故事，做一个让世界更美

好的连接者。

Tim Binnion

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/tim-binnion/2a/a11/231

I am an Australian Product Design Engineer currently living and working in Nanjing, China at a start-up design consultancy. I have experience in a range of design related fields, varied from renewable energy to baby products!

Lloyd Niccol

https://au.linkedin.com/in/lloydniccol

I could best be described as a creative engineer with a passion for adventure, spontaneity and all things outdoors. I have a hunger for learning, discovery and innovation, and a passion for sustainable design and environmental protection. I was previously the project manager of the winning entry into the 2014 Solar Decathlon China, the world’s largest student-led sustainable buildings competition. I currently work in building product innovation with a focus on building integrated photovoltics.

Mi Yan

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/mi-yan/34/b3b/332

I am the founding CEO of Youth Lead, which is a talent community in climate change and sustainable development based in China. I graduated from Xi’an Jiaotong University in 2013 with a bachelor degree of material science and engineering. Before setting up Youth Lead, I worked in the EU Delegation to China in energy and sustainable urbanization and at the EU-China Clean Energy Center in Tsinghua University. I was elected to fellowship of the China-EU NGO Exchange Fellowship-Climate Change & Low-carbon Development Program and worked in Brussels for two months in 2014.

Giselle Coromandel

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/giselle-coromandel/b0/606/b93

I am what you’d call a bit of an energy nerd. With over 8 years experience working in the energy industry in new product development, product innovation & commercialisation, my passion for the future energy model is easy to detect. Such is my belief in renewables I travelled to Antarctica to install them. My qualifications in design make me a creative thinker and my Engineering Masters in Sustainable Energy gives me a solid grounding in all things energy. There’s nothing I enjoy more than collaboration, teamwork, debating new ideas and delivering solutions.

Michelle Lyons

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/michelle-lyons/7/533/9b4

I work for the Australian Government Department of the Environment preparing Australia’s emissions projections. I am passionate about climate change, having worked on the issue in government and for non-government organisations for the past seven years. Prior to working on climate change, I was a market researcher for SBS and Time Inc, and a tour guide for the Sydney Opera House. I have been wanting to return to China ever since I first visited in 2009.

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AMP Innovation for the New Retirement

Nick Hayden

https://au.linkedin.com/in/nickhayden92

I’m a self-defined ‘entreprenerd’ with a love for technology and education. I have an addiction to Udemy courses and Coursera MOOCs with most of my online education centred around software development, computer security and business management. I have spent my career to date building relationships within teams I manage or contribute to while having a relentless focus on self-improvement. I have been involved with several young startup companies and have lead some of my own.

Jade Tian

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/jade-tian/12/358/251

I came to Australia from China when I was 19 to study my double degree in Psychology and Management. During uni, I’ve participated in overseas student association events and also volunteered in St John Ambulance during free time. After I graduated, I worked in various roles and got accepted into the Westpac Graduate Program in 2009. Since then I’ve been working in Commercial Banking Melbourne. My main role was to conduct credit assessment on funding proposals for a portfolio of small to medium size enterprises. I’ve become a portfolio manager of 200 Asian background high net worth clients.

James Kanaris

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/james-kanaris/12/355/a07

I’m a Director in Westpac’s Structured Finance team specialising in the origination and distribution of bespoke asset backed financing solutions for the bank’s corporate and institutional customers. More recently I was part of the Westpac team that developed the $10m Benevolent Society Social Benefit Bond issued to capital market investors. I have had over 15 years experience working in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Westpac I began my career at PwC where I provided tax consulting advice to corporate and SME customers in the telecommunications and entertainment industries.

Vienna Ke

https://www.linkedin.com/in/viennake

I was born in Beijing and grew up in Australia, and now call Sydney home. I work at a leading Australian financial services company, AMP. I work with AMP’s strategic partner in China on business development and transformation of the Chinese pension system. I have developed a strong understanding of business and social cultures in Australia and China. I am passionate about making a positive impact on the cultural exchange between these two countries.

Robert Lutze

https://au.linkedin.com/in/robertlutze

I am a recent university graduate working as a Business Analyst within the IT Insurance space. The most rewarding aspect of my role is the opportunity I have to create a positive impact through both innovative design and effective use of technology. When I heard that the China Australia Millennial Project would be hosting a Think-Tank on the Ageing Population, I knew I had to be on board. As an advocate for the potential that technology has to empower individuals, I am proud to be a delegate for CAMP.

William Grice

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/will-grice/63/5a3/8a4/

I am always looking for something new, exciting and challenging. I live in Sydney. My last couple of years have been spent travelling Australia, South East Asia, Europe and a month long stop in South Africa, as well as finishing up my university studies. I am originally from Western Australia, but left in search of a cooler climate and new adventures. In my spare time I play bike polo, hunt down nice bars and restaurants and generally try to stay active. I love keeping busy at work or play.

Chu Yang

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/chu-yang/2b/623/279

I am the editor of Social Innovation Review and Sinovator, the first cross-border, cross-sectoral community for social innovators in China. I am always passionate about voicing the rights of the underrepresented. In 2014, I worked as the executive editor of Cenci Journalism Project, an alternative media outlet focusing on the marginalized, which was recognized by The Economist the best citizen journalism initiative in China. I used to work for Caixin, the leading financial media outlet in China, as a financial reporter. I won the first place of the ICD-AEJMC Student International Multimedia News Contest when I was in college.

Jian Li

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/terryzw-li/67/b36/8b9/en

I was born in the generation of the 90s who are lovers of social creativity and community culture. I have strong curiosity about different things. Thus I know something of everything, and have worked in many different fields. Although my major is medical, I don’t choose to be a doctor.

Flora Lan

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/flora-lan/13/ba8/4ba

I have been with Greennovate for 4 years. I have organized more than 100 green events, built an online community of 30,000 like-minders, offering Train the Trainer program teaching to 25,000 students about the environment. Since 2013, I have developed a series of animated videos, watched online for more than 2 million. I also worked with NPI to train 100 NGOs around China to build their capacity. The clients I have worked with include FedEx, Standard&Charterd, Unilever, Ford, Jebsen, Patagonia etc. I am an ECSEL fellows, and have received training from Stanford University, Yale University, and the Hauser Center at Harvard University on developing social business.

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China Cultural Centre in Sydney Arts & Culture

Beth Shimmin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethshimmin

I am the Marketing Coordinator for OzAsia Festival at Adelaide Festival Centre, where I spearhead the OzAsia Festival Ambassador program, which encourages multicultural engagement in the arts at a community level. I have a Bachelor of Arts from Adelaide University and am currently in the final year of my Masters in Marketing at the University of South Australia. I will also complete a Graduate Diploma of Management (Arts and Cultural Management) at the University of South Australia in 2016.

David Clune

https://au.linkedin.com/in/davidmjclune

I am a multi-platform producer with a dream to unite east and west screen entertainment. After Chinese (Mandarin) studies in high school, I moved to Shanghai at 18 years of age, working in advertising and studying Chinese full time at Jiao Tong University. I have worked on a range of broadcast television, internationally award winning film and multimedia projects. My passion is to create innovative ways to engage audiences and I am a specialist in multi-platform storyworld extensions. Currently, I am the President of the Botany Bay Rotary Club and working for Screen NSW.

Yaqi Han

https://au.linkedin.com/in/heidihanyaqi

I am an SBS Chinese online content producer, and a Chinese media professional since 2005. I am a specialist in cross-cultural communications, with an interest in promoting ideas on multicultural society. I served as the City of Sydney Chinese New Year publicist, and my extracurricular roles range from Asia Literacy Ambassador of the Asia Education Foundation, Ambassador for the Cancer Institute NSW’s Cervical Screening campaign, and Committee member of the Australia Chinese Charity Foundation. I actively engage in social media including Weibo and Twitter to promote ideas about multicultural society and the Aus-China relationship. I hold Masters degrees in Cultural Studies and Marketing from the University of Sydney.

Lucy Jakubowski-Laxon

https://au.linkedin.com/in/lucyjaklax

I come from the creative discipline background of a classical music degree at the University of New South Wales. After studying Mandarin at Yunnan Normal University in Kunming in 2012 I was invigorated by the idea of strengthening cross cultural collaboration between Australia and China, particularly as the trade relationship between the two countries strengthens. I entered Hanyu Qiao Sydney, the Chinese language and culture competition for two successive years, and won scholarships to continue my studies in China. It was then I started applying my cross cultural skills, performing Chinese pop and classical music in Beijing and Shanghai festivals. My focus is on finding new ways to lessen the cultural divide between Australia and China, using innovative culture-focused strategies. When I’m not at CAMP, I spend my time performing with my neo-soul band Hustle Mama.

Jasmine Moseley

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/jasmine-moseley/38/227/43a

I am known for my passion and advocacy for the arts. Currently, I am positioned as Company Manager for the Australian Ballet. For the past 7 years, with my leadership, the Australian Ballet has toured to all major venues in Australian capital cities, and over 30 regional cities and towns in all states and territories of Australia, as well as internationally. I hold a Masters in Arts & Entertainment Management (Deakin University) along with Bachelor degrees in Arts and Music (Monash University), and am a Board Member of Ausdance Victoria.

Guangkai Wen

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/wenguangkai

I’m always interested in exploring the principles of social issues, so I become a researcher and a change-maker in this area after graduation. As a fan of non-fiction films, I organized Hangzhou Asian Film Festival from 2010 to 2012 with some of my friends. Apart from films, I have many other hobbies,like poetry, novels and writing.

Now, I am the co-founder of KESAI (Kaiwu Education Space of Action Innovation) and working for social innovation in Hangzhou.

Rui Lu

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/looree

As a graphic designer, I worked for Wieden+Kennedy Shanghai, a full service integrated advertising agency in 2010. After that I worked as an information designer, art director, interactive designer with Urban China magazine, a bimonthly issue about urbanization in China for half a year. And when I finished that, I started to work as creative director for several different types of jobs, including branding, communication, new media, and electronic commerce. Now as a cross-media and cross-cutting freelancer, I work and live in Shanghai.

Yu Bao

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/nerden/en

My name is Bao Yu and you can call me Betty. I’m a girl from Liaoning Province,China. I’m studying for my master’s degree in BFSU and my major is Public Diplomacy. I love reading,writing and sports. I’m optimistic,open-minded and hard-working.

Yi Zhou

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/yi-zhou/49/ba2/577

Born and raised in Beijing, I am an artist and independent designer. In 2013, after finishing my studies, I moved back to my hometown. My work has a wide range including art, design and fashion. I am very active in those fields in Beijing. Most of my projects are drawn from daily life, and focus primarily on the interrelation between human relations and behavior. I take inspiration from social issues through observation and categorization, then transfer those insights and analysis into playful artistic manifestations.

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Finsia China Australia Free Trade Agreement

Dan Hu

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/hudan

I’m currently Assistant Professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University, teaching Australian Economy and Its Economic Relations with China, Legal Translation, Interpretation, Analytical Reading, Public Speech and other BA and MA courses. As a key member of the university’s Australian Studies Centre, the country’s largest of its kind, I have been doing research on China-Australia relations, especially on the economic front. My PhD thesis is on China’s investment in Australia and the latter’s FDI policy. In my spare time, I have also been working as a translator and interpreter, as well as an International Legal English Certificate instructor.

Chris Hambarsoomian

https://au.linkedin.com/in/chrishambarsoomian

I am an expert in cross-cultural business and I’m passionate about connecting people. My strong teamwork ability and outstanding communication skills in English, Korean, Mandarin Chinese and Armenian have led me to success in my current roles as event manager and master of ceremonies. In 2013, I took my skills and experience from my work in the finance, customer service and hospitality industries to start CH Entertainment, an event management business that is dedicated to bringing people together through entertainment. In this role, I have worked with organisations including the Korean Cultural Office and the Australia China Youth Association.

Martin Foo

https://au.linkedin.com/in/foomartin

I am a research officer at the Australian Centre for Financial Studies, a consortium of Monash University, RMIT University and Finsia (Financial Services Institute of Australasia). My research interests include financial regulation and trade in the Asia-Pacific region. I previously worked as a policy analyst at the federal Treasury and served as an Australian Youth Ambassador for Development in Mongolia for 12 months.

Jyana Mareko

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/jyanamareko

I am confident, funny (I think) and approachable. Passionate about innovation, enjoy networking and connecting with people. Level-headed, with an awareness of how much more I have to learn & experience in life. I work full-time for Westpac Bank; study International Business at UTS part-time; play a lot of netball and soccer; take overseas vacations and adventures (eg. Everest base camp trekking in Nepal, trekking along the Great Wall of China); am married to a handsome man; have been learning how to speak Mandarin for 18 months and in March 2015 headed to China on my first international assignment.

Fucheng Zheng

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/aaronzh

I’m working at HSBC as a Senior Software Engineer. The main responsibility for me is to study and do research to find resolutions for user requirements. In my spare time, I am the organizer of the Google Developer group of Guangzhou. I’m a geek boy, and I’m fascinated by geek culture of all types and by what makes someone a geek. I hope I can meet every geek all over the world.

Nerida Buckley

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/nerida-buckley/5a/180/354

I coordinate community engagement and participation in Natural Resource Management (NRM) in the South Australian Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR). In 2012 I worked with Wetlands International China, an international NGO with its China head office in Beijing, on strategic planning and grant development. Previously, I have worked in environmental policy with DEWNR. I hold a Bachelor of International Relations and a Masters of Environmental Management, specialising in NRM, from the University of South Australia.

Ruby Jiang

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/ruby-jiang/92/b5/1bb

Born in China, I am fluent in Mandarin and basic Japanese. My experiences as a director of a student business in the Young Achievement Australia program epitomizes my core belief that young leaders with entrepreneurial ideas can solve prevalent issues such as drink driving within our society. Since graduating university, working as an Account Executive in the insurance industry has highlighted the importance of professional relationships and constant personal development. Travelling is another passion as the experiences of understanding different cultures captivate me. Upon completing a half marathon in 2014, I am now training to complete a full marathon abroad.

Kuma Wang

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/kumawang/en

I’m Kuma Wang from Wuhan, the river city. Currently I’m a editor of ban-ma.com website. I’m full of passion and willing to explore the world with my own eyes. The world to me is full of possibilities, and I want to catch each one to make myself a better and more open person.

Yicen Wang

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/yicen-wang/a1/480/280

I have been the webmaster and multimedia specialist at the Australian Embassy, Beijing since July, 2012. I work on multimedia strategies and practical skills. I conducted multimedia strategies for the Australian Prime Minister’s visits in 2014 and 2013, the 25th Australian Governor-General’s visit in 2013, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in 2014, and numerous ministerial visits. Before joining the Embassy, I worked for the European Commission and the UK’s Home Office in Beijing; and did multimedia production with several broadcast institutions. I received two Master’s Degrees in the UK, and studied Multimedia Journalism and Marketing, with distinctions in my final project and dissertation.

Thomas Tang

https://au.linkedin.com/in/thomastanknhisfriends

I am a new migrant to Australia from mainland China, having come here as an international student in 2008. I have managed to be the first international student employed by a local bank without permanent residency. I am applying for an officer role in the Australia Army Reserve and hope to further prove the new identity of Chinese Australian or Australian Chinese, who play a key role in bridging China and Australia together in the future.

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Foundation for Young Australians Youth Employment

Danmaji Niu

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/carol-danmajyid/41/a36/982

My name is Danma and I come from a Tibetan area in Gansu. My intention is to pursue my interest in finding solutions for the negative impacts of modernization on Tibetan living styles, health issues, environment problems and poverty in my community. I want to gain a deeper understanding of how to help Tibetans participate in this dynamic society, while simultaneously preserving Tibetan cultures.

Hannah Bretherton

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/hannah-bretherton/99/190/402

I recently graduated from UNSW completing a Bachelor of International Studies with Honours. I began studying Mandarin at university, and found it extremely challenging but rewarding. Whilst studying Chinese I received two scholarships from the Confucius Institute to travel in China throughout the Silk Road, from Lanzhou to Dunhuang as well as to study at Shanghai Jiaotong University. I have interned at a number of places including the Australia China Youth Association. I currently work full time as a researcher at the Australia-China Relations Institute, a think tank dedicated to the bilateral relationship, based at the University of Technology, Sydney.

Robert Xie

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/robert-xie/28/75a/676

I manage the market hedging programs for a number of AMP’s guaranteed retirement products. I’m a proud Australian who was born in China. I’m forever grateful for the fantastic opportunities that have been available to me in Australia and hope to provide something back to this great country. I’m passionate about learning, growing and expanding my horizons. I relish opportunities outside of my comfort zone, and am happy to commit time and energy into initiatives that I am instinctively passionate about. I’m an energetic person, who prefers the competition of sports rather than a gym.

Joe Liang

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/joe-liang/2a/621/4b2

I work for Rio Tinto as a mining engineer and have been working in the resource industry for more than three years. I completed my bachelor of Mining Engineering Degree at the University of Queensland with first class honours. During the final year of university, I did a research project about the cultural and institutional challenges in Chinese/Australia mining mergers from a CEO’s perspective, and the paper was also published in the 2012 International Mine Management Conference. I have also handled explosives and operated a 100 ton drill rig and a 450 ton haul truck on mine sites.

Hollie Gordon

https://br.linkedin.com/pub/hollie-gordon/44/628/606

I am the founder of a social enterprise called Milaana. Milaana means to connect in Hindi and the online platform www.milaana.org, connects university students with the projects of community organisations; for internships with heart. I started Milaana in July 2013 whilst a university student myself. Milaana’s opportunities empower young social leaders by increasing their confidence, capacity and community engagement. Beyond the online platform, Milaana’s university societies are creating and supporting a tribe of passionate students who believe in doing well AND doing good! Unlocking human talent for the community sector is of critical importance to tackling our global challenges.

Summer Edwards

https://au.linkedin.com/in/summeredwards

I am a community development practitioner, ethical fashion blogger and passionate Sinologist. I have seven years experience in community development focused on gender empowerment and social marginalisation, with projects in Indigenous Australia and overseas, including 12 months experience working with a local women’s NGO in Beijing. I am the founder of fashion blog Tortoise & Lady Grey, highlighting the ethical and social concerns in the industry and showcasing the impact of fashion social enterprises in providing sustainable economic development for artisans. I hold a Master of Anthropology and Participatory Development, and a Bachelor of Asian Studies (Chinese)/Bachelor of Commerce.

Kai (Kevin) Wang

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/kai-kevin-wang/64/469/a75

I’m a Project Manager / Business Intelligence (BI) Consultant focusing on information technology consultancy services. My responsibility is mainly related to IT strategy, BI solutions, business analytics, data warehousing, and enterprise performance management solutions in Greater China and Southeast Asia.

I’m interested in youth development, merging art and industry and community development.

Xin (Julia) Zhu

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/juliazhuxin/en

I graduated from Xian International Studies University in 2012. With working experience in swissnex China and volunteer experience in iJoin Social Innovation Consulting and Sunshine Library, I found my passion in the social sector and joined the Horizon Center of Youth Entrepreneurship for Society (Black Apple Youth) as a full-time employee in 2014.

Yang Liu

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/yangliu57

I am a life explorer with a curious heart. I’m passionate about promoting women entrepreneurs and dedicated to connecting information dots with innovative solutions to social issues.

Shilong Guo

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/steveguo09

I am the CEO of PeerBridges, a social enterprise aiming to help middle students find their dreams and directions. I love education and technology. I believe that the technology will bring a revolution to traditional education and I am so happy that I was born in this changing time. In life, I have a wide range of interests such as tennis, fitness and Chinese chess.

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Future of Tourism

Amber Miller-Greenman

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/amber-miller-greenman/29/331/584

I was born in New Zealand and moved to Australia in 2000. I have a multicultural background; in depth knowledge of Chinese culture and speak Cantonese and Mandarin. I commenced university at the young age of 16. I graduated with a triple major in a bachelor of International Business by 19 years of age. I enjoy fast paced environments and love the challenges associated with dynamic workplaces. I have worked for Virgin Australia and have represented Australia at the Shanghai World Expo. I’m currently employed with Tourism and Events Queensland, the peak destination marketing organisation for the state of Queensland.

Annie Beaulieu

https://au.linkedin.com/in/anniebeaulieu

I am passionate about social innovations and working collaboratively with the right people to make a bigger collective impact. I have been working hard to develop and soon launch a global initiative and build a passionate community where conscious globetrotters are inspired to individually contribute to a bigger collective impact through ethical and responsible tourism by supporting social entrepreneurs and responsible organisations. I believe global policies should better support social innovation, so I started to be involved and represent the G20 Research Group in Australia. I am also a keen cyclist and skier and strong advocate for women’s leadership and diversity.

Julia Steele

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/julia-steele朱莉亚/31/910/15a

An eco-tourism enthusiast building environmental awareness through eco-tourism

Yang Zhao

https://au.linkedin.com/in/jaimezhao

Lifelong Learner / Chinese expat in Sydney. A graphic designer and international student looking for a path forward across both countries.

William Fong

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/willsfong

A fourth generation Australian-born Chinese, I was born in one of Australia’s remote capital cities, Darwin. Fancying myself as a Top Aussie Bloke, my interest in my Chinese heritage drove me to undertake a Chinese major at the ANU in Canberra, which also saw me spending close to two years on and off studying and working in China. With an academic background in business & Chinese studies, work experience in Sino-Australian trade and cultural exchanges and strong personal interests in future tech and innovations in all fields, I can entertain any crowd in my journey for knowledge.

Lei Liu

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/nutplanet/en

I work in the China Film Foundation (CFF), which supports youth directors . At the same time,I also work as a volunteer at the China Independent Film Festival on the development of independent film. I love movies!

Qilin Huang

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/qilin-huang/86/434/5a9

Growing up in a small town in China, I have claimed many firsts - the first university student in my family, the first girl travel to India alone in the community, the first one apply for CAMP in my lovely, small town... I am always passionate about making change happen. I started with being a volunteer myself, then became a member of design volunteer projects. Meanwhile, I believe in the change news media can bring, so I study hard to develop myself. I’m always enthusiastic about learning more, always ready to make changes - that’s me!

Rui Wang

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/wang-rui/4/9b6/236/

Before being inspired by the social enterprise concept, I gained my MBA in Hospitality in France and worked for various hotel groups and hospitality consulting firms in Europe and Hong Kong. It was only in the winter of 2011 when I took a trip to an AIDS village in Central China that I realized the meaning of my work could be to work for people in need and to bring real impact to them. In 2012, I joined Chi Heng Foundation (CHF) and started my NGO job in mainland China.

Roman Davas-Fahey

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/roman-davas-fahey/5b/221/3aa

I am currently studying a Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology at The University of Adelaide, along with a Diploma d be an incredible opportunity to further engage in the culture and the ideal way to rapidly develop my Chinese language skills.

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Practera Play

Andrea Carlon

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/carlonandrea

I have a Bachelor in Communication Design and a Double Masters Degree in Product-Service System Design from both Politecnico di Milano and Tongji University in Shanghai. After working for design consultancies like Continuum and CBi China Bridge, I’m now driving the design efforts at italki, an educational technology startup focused on online language learning. I’m also a staff member at Xinchejian, the first hackerspace to open in China. Whenever I have time, I like to take part in or organize hackathons, design jams, workshops, maker carnivals, startup events or any sort of events where I can collaborate with creative communities.

Chenxi Zoe Zhang

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/zoe-zhang/55/49/494

With a comprehensive background, I specialise in creating interactive installations or designs in public spaces. Recently, I lauched a platform called CreatingBox (www.creatingbox.com), which helps to promote talented creators or innovators. As a curator of 21st Minsheng Art Museum, I am focusing on curating the exhibition with avante-garde topics or experimental projects which relate to other subjects like science, literature, humanics and so on.

Isaac Huang

https://au.linkedin.com/in/huangisaac

I’m a manager at PwC, assisting enterprises or organisations facing a variety of distress or underperforming situations. My goals are to become a trusted advisor to help Australian and Chinese businesses integrate and grow, to encourage and support new business ventures between the two nations to tackle some common and “wicked” issues, and a lifetime advocate for prompting and building the Australia-China relationship.

Ivan Suen

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/ivan-suen/35/7ab/53a

I joined Westpac as a graduate in January 2011. After completing my graduate program, I joined Global Transactional Services and currently hold the position of Associate Director (Senior Manager Customer Experience). I graduated from the University of New South Wales with an honours degree in Commerce (Finance) and have passed all three levels of the CFA Program. I am passionate about problem solving and data analytics. When I am away from work, I love spending time with my family (including a Maltzu!) and enjoy a game of tennis.

Annie Shu

https://au.linkedin.com/in/annieshuprofile

My name is Annie Shu, I was born in Shanghai and grew up in Australia. Currently, I work in Westpac within Group Innovation, where we provide capabilities to accelerate ideas as well as connecting to our industry partners, start-ups and universities facilitating a network of innovative mindset across the industry. I love living in Sydney, a city filled with diversity and opportunities. Understanding both the Asian and Western cultures allows you to truly appreciate the differences whilst fostering the synergies between the two communities, my passion is to facilitate that connection and build the bridge to great collaboration and innovation.

Feihong Chen

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/feihong-chen/10/bb/7a7

I am working as an International Project Manager in Tencent looking after an internal game development project that will be launched internationally, while at the same time facilitating Tencent Games global publishing in terms of user positioning and community development. I am an amateur half-marathon runner, hoping to explore the world and measure the earth by my steps.

Tiffany Leung

https://sg.linkedin.com/pub/tiffany-leung/51/244/27a

I am a former fashion design student turned technologist meets design thinker with experience in the fields of user experience design, visual design, IT Strategy and IT Business analysis. I have a special interest in gender diversity within technology and believe in the importance of an active role model. I am a recipient of Google’s Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship (2013) and of Suncorp Group’s Women in Technology Scholarship. In my free time I enjoy tutoring at the University of Technology, Sydney in the Faculty of Engineering and IT. I am also an active runner and obsessive tea drinker.

Rensong Xu

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/nicholas-xu/79/778/111

Right now I’m working for Australia biggest crowdfunding platform as a project manager. My job is to bring good and high tech Chinese projects to the western market. The smart hardware boom in China has prompted the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) sector with repercussions for smart homes, wearables, connected cities and cars, and beyond. I’m ready to catch this trend.

Yanqing (Kenny) Cai (Choi)

http://www.kenny-choi.com/

My name is Cai Yanqing, you can call me Kenny. I’m the founder of BottleDream and the Yi-Gather community. I’m a person that can not follow any other way but my heart. I love people and respect all the different attitudes or points of view about the world. I try to understand the world by exploring multiple cultures. I’m a person that looks calm and peaceful on the surface but I’m passionate and energetic inside.

Ross Ensbey

https://au.linkedin.com/in/rensbey

I am an information technology and web systems expert with broad experience working across multicultural teams in Australia, Japan and China. I provide consulting to a range of Australian companies, including large government and telecommunication organisations. I holds an MBA and degrees in IT and Chinese.

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PWC Infrastructure

Ellen Xu

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/ellenxu9

With a restless heart, I keep doing something interesting and different. And I also want to make some impact on the society in which I am living. The areas that I focus on are art & culture, urban design and tourism. I was an art exhibition organizer for the past 3 years and now I’m a researcher in smart cities and tourism.

Bernadette Miller-Greenman

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/bernadette-miller-greenman/29/590/ab6

I’m a civil engineer working within the mining and resources industry. While I unashamedly loves my spreadsheets and equations, I’m also a people person who loves to work with others collaboratively to create innovative solutions. My interest in China is in my blood, as my mother was born and raised in Hong Kong. My multi-cultural upbringing has instilled a genuine desire to embrace, harness and celebrate diversity in all areas of life. I have worked and studied in China, love to travel and want to explore every corner of the world.

Katrie Lowe

https://au.linkedin.com/in/katrielowe

I am a passionate Civil Engineer, committed to promoting the development of sustainable integrated cities. Graduating with First Class Honours with a combined BEng (Civil and Environmental) / BA International Studies (China), my belief in the immense potential for Australia and China to collaborate and address global challenges around sustainability and the environment has seen me undertake research and work as an engineer in cities across China. I am now based in Hong Kong as part of AECOM’s Young Leaders Programme. I am a former Prime Minister’s Australia-Asia Endeavour Award Fellow, ACC-Austcham Young Leaders Scholar, and Australia China Youth Dialogue delegate.

Sebastian Quinn-Watson

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/sebastian-quinn-watson-王喜龙/b3/457/645

I am busily developing the skills necessary to make this world a disruptively better place to be. I fell in love with China and its energy when I first travelled there 10 years ago. I have subsequently travelled back numerous times to live, work, study and travelled throughout China. Professionally I have over two years legal experience in an a leading international corporate law firm. I also have quantitative banking experience from one of Australia’s largest financial institutions. I am actively engaged in a number of non-for profit organisations all aimed at solving local, national and global issues.

Paul Irwin

https://au.linkedin.com/in/pauljamesirwin

I’m a 34 year old civil engineer with a background in development management. I am passionate about urban design, business and technology, as well as meeting new people from all around the world.

Charmian Zhang

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/charmian-zhang/8a/62/64a

Kate Smith

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/katesmithaustralia

I graduated with a BA/BSc from the University of Melbourne and am currently completing a Master of Environmental Engineering at Tsinghua University on the prestigious John Monash Scholarship. I have spent four years studying and working in Nanning, Taipei and Beijing. My current research focuses on urban water supply infrastructure and sustainability and I have experience leading sustainable water filter projects in rural areas of northern China. I am a former Pride of Australia Medal national winner in the Young Leader category and my research received the Best Presentation Award at the 2014 International Water Association Young Water Professionals Conference.

Yuxi Lei

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/yuxilei

I try to be a lifelong adventurer with a curious mind, and I consider everything in this universe is a remix. Therefore, interdisciplinary things attract me the most. Six years ago when I was a junior undergraduate, I came up with an idea to bridge nanomaterials and architecture design. Since then, this interdisciplinary exploration has never stopped surprising me with lots of excitement and joy. I hope and I do believe that the ultimate form of architecture will be and must be sustainable. It shouldn’t be something that blocks human beings and mother nature from each other.

Kareen Livingstone

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/kareen-livingstone/55/4ba/b79

I work in infrastructure investment in Sydney. I love my job as it provides an insight into a range of sectors, regions and clients. Prior to starting work, I studied at Melbourne University and travelled the world as often as possible, learning about different cultures and languages along the way. As part of my Commerce/Arts degree, I majored in finance, economics and Mandarin, and also volunteered with a youth movement for a number of years. I am a great supporter of collaboration between people, as it allows for more efficient and creative outcomes.

Dr Ruyi Wan

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/ruyi-wan/5b/159/92a

I am CEO of Zhongbiao Network Technology Ltd. Zhongbiao is a leading data mining company, particularly supporting infrastructure vendors in China. I have an extensive research background with a particular focus on public procurement and Public Private Partnership (PPP), and have published more than 20 academic papers. I was Rajawali Fellow 2012-13 of Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government. Prior to my fellowship I received my BE from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, JM from Tsinghua University Law School and PhD from Tsinghua University School of Public Policy and Management.

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Swisse Health & Wellness

Jacob Taylor

https://uk.linkedin.com/pub/jacob-taylor-(李杰)/41/690/589

I am studying a PhD in Anthropology at the University of Oxford. My research focusses on the psychology of well-being in China, and investigates the link between physical activity and eudaimonia “human flourishing”. I have a background in sport - playing rugby professionally for the Australian Sevens (2009-2013), and recently captaining Oxford University Rugby Football Club, and China - most recently as coach of the Chinese Youth Men’s Rugby Team for the Asian Youth Olympics in Nanjing, 2013. In the future, I hope to discover the conditions in which people “click”, and the best piccolo latte in the world.

Jiaxin ‘Keledoll’ Liang

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/leung-keledoll/11/9b4/29b

As the founder of Yosum Psychology Community team I try to make psychology and mental health education more popular and affordable by developing interesting and applicable online and offline courses. We have linked 150+ psychotherapists and psychologists in China. I was the former CEO of award-winning social enterprise LCYCC with 300+ community libraries in China. I’m devoted to accelerating social innovation, youth education and mental health services in China by creating different projects and corporating with multiple sectors. Besides that I am a creative thinker, rock climber and psychology writer.

Luxi Meng

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/luxi-meng/93/7/647

I’m the mad scientist, who is not willing to be just a scientist. I love exploring the world, trying new things. A PhD title is definitely not enough to fill up my curiosity, I am constantly hunting for more information to make life more interesting. I was made and well brought up in China, then got imported to Australia for further nurturing and polishing. Now, I am ready to use my knowledge to make a change in your life!

Rowan Miller

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/rowan-miiller/87/13/a72

I’m a Doctor at the Alfred Hospital Melbourne where I work night shifts for plastic surgery, the burns unit and the other surgical specialities. I’m really interested in using new technology to influence healthcare. Over the last 3 years i’ve created technology that helps decide if people with mental health conditions are having a relapse by analysing anonymous Facebook data of those people. In my free time i love snow skiing and producing music.

Shupei Chen

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/chensp

I have been working for over a year at the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade). Here, I use my extensive knowledge and expertise in local markets to help Australian companies export to China, particularly in the health and senior living sector. I took the lead in organising the Health/Senior Living Delegation’s business program in Beijing during Australia Week in China (AWIC), the biggest ever trade mission to China with more than 700 representatives from 564 organisations participating, led by Prime Minister Tony Abbott in April 2014.

Nicole Gibson

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/nicole-gibson/87/744/740

I am committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people. After overcoming mental health challenges myself, I am now channelling my energy into motivating other young people to be the best they can be. In 2011, I established The Rogue & Rouge Foundation. I was a finalist for Young Australian of the Year 2014, one of Australia’s top 100 influential women, appointed onto the National Mental Health Commission as the youngest ever commissioner, named as one of Australia’s 2012 Young Social Pioneers and won The Pride of Australia Inspiration Medal in 2014.

Merry Zhao

https://au.linkedin.com/in/merryrzhao

I am a corporate lawyer and healthcare entrepreneur. Although vastly different, both areas allow me to explore my vision of developing the Australia-China relationship by facilitating bilateral trade and investment. In my legal capacity, I advise Chinese investors on Australia’s resources and infrastructure investments, while in my entrepreneur capacity I work to raise the profile of traditional medicine in Australia and bring over 2000 years of wisdom about healthy living into mainstream practice. When in doubt, I live by the Confucius motto: “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.’

Tianzi Zhao

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/joy-zhao/5/a98/83a

I’m highly self-motivated and career minded; inspired by a challenge. I’m dedicated, confident and prepared to accept responsibility. I’m an effective worker in a team environment or independently with minimum supervision.

Yuchen Wu

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/yuchen-wu/28/244/539

I graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with majors in accounting and finance. I have worked in the U.S. for three years as a reporter, while doing multimedia stuff, such as video news and documentary. I am currently working on a full-length documentary film (working title is AIDS Invisible, to be screened in 2016) about AIDS in China, which tells stories of those who were afflicted with AIDS due to the plasma economy during the mid-1990s. I am very involved in Chinese gender equality issues, which can be seen through my reporting and documentary.

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University of Newcastle Innovation in Education

Hymn Wong

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/hymnwong

Although my parents are Cantonese, I was raised in Holland, graduating from the Willem de Kooning Academy, with a BA (Hons) in communication & multimedia design. After graduation, I worked for two years in TBWA Shanghai, three years in Commercial Radio Hong Kong, two years in BBDO Proximity Beijing and in Japan on and off for two years. During my time in Japan I explored how different life can be, so I challenged myself to run the Tokyo Marathon, the Fuji Mountain Marathon, the Oxfam Trailwalker 100km challenge and an entrepreneur programme in Kenya. I’m now based in Shanghai and Hong Kong freelancing.

Kate McDonell

https://au.linkedin.com/in/katemcdonell

I have been passionate about science from a young age. First, it was dinosaurs and an extensive rock collection, and now it’s nanotechnology and science communication. I am currently undertaking a PhD in Engineering at the University of Sydney following a Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Sydney. Aside from studying I enjoy working with kids and science at the Australian National Maritime Museum, taking part in LEGO workshops and developing and delivering science activities at The University of Sydney. My hobbies include travelling, eating and cooking, learning Putonghua and volunteering with my dog Kiki at a local nursing home.

Tim Bennett

https://au.linkedin.com/in/timothyjamesbennett

I am an Abroad Adviser at Swinburne University of Technology, a co-founder of Melbourne based start-up Humble Body, and a Director on the Industry Board at Business without Borders Swinburne. I am dedicated to encouraging students to undertake international learning experiences and consider myself a comfort zone smasher. After studying my Bachelor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation I intend to develop innovative education models in Higher Education with integrated real world applications and embedded global experiences.

Phoebe Malcolm

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/phoebe-malcolm/50/682/779

I have a degree in Development Studies and Asia Pacific Studies from the Australian National University. I also hold a Graduate Diploma in Asia Pacific Studies from the Australian National University and a Masters of Social Policy from the University of Sydney. My post-graduate research has focused on social justice for Chinese minority groups both within China and Australia. I have extensive experience in the not-for-profit industry, and currently work at Cancer Council NSW in community engagement. In addition to this, I have completed an intensive language course at Tsinghua University and the ACYA Peking University Australian Studies Centre Internship.

Daniel Poole

https://au.linkedin.com/in/pooledaniel

I am the founder of Crepes for Change: a social enterprise and Australia’s first non-profit crepe van, with 100% of the proceeds going towards alleviating youth homelessness in Australia. I am passionate about having a positive impact by leveraging the market through a sustainable business model rather than by relying on donations. In addition to Crepes for Change, I am the founding editor of Asia Options and run a blog about learning Chinese (Chinese-Breeze), as well as a freelance editing company (Write Fluently).

Chris Breidahl

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/chris-breidahl/57/6bb/608

I started a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce combined degree at the University of Western Australia in 2010, and in 2011 with two of my classmates I co-founded the education technology company MyGuru. Since then MyGuru has gone on to provide educational support services to over 4000 UWA students. In 2015 MyGuru launched a new product which links the smartest young people in Australia to high school students to provide them with unlimited online tutoring available 24/7.

William Zhao

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/william-zhao/3b/496/798

I served as the National Vice-President of the Council of International Students Australia, the national student peak body representing all international students in Australia. I am the first Chinese student elected to the council since its establishment. I am currently pursuing a Master of Commerce at the University of Sydney and I am proud to be part of the Chancellor’s Committee of the University. In addition to undertaking two study exchanges in the UK and the US, I have been travelling across five continents, which has equipped me with adequate inter-cultural understanding to become a global citizen.

William Breedon

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/will-breedon/61/1b3/922

I graduated from Monash University with majors in Chinese and Economics. Immediately afterwards I spent two years in China, working for an environmental NGO in Beijing and Shanghai, and studying in Suzhou on the Hamer Scholarship. Now I am the managing director of Language Connection in Melbourne, a nonprofit organisation that empowers language learners to improve their proficiency, make new friends and engage with the community.

Ying Xu

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/ying-xu/58/712/745

I was born in Yibin, South-West of Sichuan Province, China, attended the best schools in the main city near my hometown, and was elected as the student representative of the school’s Student Union. I pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Science. While at University, I actively participated various Student Union groups and was elected as leader extraordinaire. I am a highly skilled public speaker and I’m passionate about education. I am currently based in Beijing responsible for education programs for Thirst.

Lucy Luo

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/lucy-luo/45/3a1/24

I was born in Shanghai, China and immigrated to Australia with my parents when I was 4. I was fortunate enough to grow up influenced by both the east and western culture. It’s allowed me a different perspective on life, giving me two lenses to see through.

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University of Technology Sydney Entrepreneurship

Wenhao Grace Fan

https://hk.linkedin.com/pub/wenhao-fan/b2/70a/719

I am not only a dreamer, but also a doer. I am passionate about crossing boundaries and have three roles. 1. A social worker. I am working for an international NGO in Hong Kong and assisting migrants to live in dignity; 2. A storyteller of Bottle Dream. I write stories of changemakers to spread creative solutions for social issues. 3. A Playbacker. Last year, I launched a Playback Theatre team and dream of reconnecting the community and awakening diverse perspectives from the audience on different social topics.

Jingning Ao

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/aojingning

I am passionate about both research and practical activities related to leadership, sustainability and social responsibility. I have presented my work on public health and disease prevention at MIT and was involved with the Stanford University Asia Liver Center in Beijing. Currently I’m a consultant at UNDP, conducting research on social enterprises in China. My long-term goal is to found an international organization to improve China’s social welfare system.

Matthew Ho

https://au.linkedin.com/in/matthewho1

I am a co-founder of Tapmint, a consultancy that creates custom web/mobile apps for businesses. I have 7 years digital experience and a passion for producing innovative mobile products. I also co-founded Native Tongue, a language learning game company. Native Tongue has 3 language apps - Mandarin Madness, Spanish Smash, English Eruption. Native Tongue has helped 500,000 language learners achieve their goals! I previously worked at Next Digital (Asia Pacific’s largest independent agency), Airbnb and Deloitte. I am a mentor at Telstra Muru-D accelerator program and was recognised in Australia’s Top 50 Startup Influencers by Startup Daily.

Godfree Donga

https://au.linkedin.com/in/goddy

I am a high achieving young IT professional who is passionate about making a difference in the world. I have an immense love for photography and I use it to make a positive difference in people’s life. My dream job would be traveling around the world, telling stories of different cultures through my photos and using technology where appropriate to help underprivileged communities. I also play a lot of basketball and I have an appreciation for creative work. My life motto is I cannot change yesterday, tomorrow is not promised a day, I can only do my best today!

Dan Sun

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/danielle-sun/49/b0/a96

I was born and spend 2/3 of my time in China and 1/3 in Australia. I’m a native speaker of both Chinese and English. I deeply understand the cultural differences, and how differently people do business in a communist country and a democratic country. While working professionally in Australia for the last 6 years, I have been dealing with both Australian and Chinese clients across different industries on a daily basis, travelling to different cities in China and Australia. Being a passionate ‘bridgewoman’ between China and Australia has always been my long term career goal.

Brodie McCulloch

https://au.linkedin.com/in/brodiemcculloch

I started a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce combined degree at the University of Western Australia in 2010, and in 2011 with two of my classmates I co-founded the education technology company MyGuru. Since then MyGuru has gone on to provide educational support services to over 4000 UWA students. In 2015 MyGuru launched a new product which links the smartest young people in Australia to high school students to provide them with unlimited online tutoring available 24/7.

Vincent Cheng

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/vincent-cheng/22/769/879

At the age of 18, I commenced my career at big 4 accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. I worked alongside reputable financial services clients in Australian and Asia whilst concurrently completing a Bachelor of Commerce at UNSW and then a Diploma of Chartered Accounting. In 2013, I pursued a new dream and combined my passion for business and interest in tea and founded Ch Chinese Tea. Through tea I aim to capture the elegant art, preserve the rich tradition and to share a piece of my culture in its most authentic form with you and the rest of the world!

Max Parasol

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/max-parasol-霍博恩/ba/49/745

I am a law lecturer at Monash University and the Managing Director of Middle Road Consulting, a China-related consulting firm. I spent over 5 years studying and practicing law in China and also practiced law in Victoria and Western Australia. Having lived, studied and worked in China has given me an understanding of the political system, business practices and Chinese pop culture. I lived with a Chinese roommate Yuguang, in a shoebox-sized apartment, for two years while completing a masters degree at Nanjing University. A native Melburnian, I am most passionate about Aussie Rules football, the ocean, good coffee and endurance sports.

Zixin (Tony) Li

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/lizixin

I am the founder of China30s.com I have over twelve years’ experience in both journalism and public relations. I have intensive experience in covering democratic elections in western countries, including the US (2008, 2012),UK (2010),Russia (2012) and France (2012). I published a book on the UK democracy system in 2011 and another book on disaster journalistic reporting in 2009. In 2011, I set up a platform called China30s.com for the Chinese ‘sandwich’ generation. I hold a BA in Journalism from Renmin University, China and an MSc in International Public Policy from University College London, with a scholarship from the World Bank.

Sidney Wen

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/sidney-wen/a/17b/307

I am a venture capitalist with 10+ years’ experience in VC, startups, entrepreneurship education, tech advisory, focusing on early stage and growth stage businesses in broad TMT, consumer and retail sectors. With a strong interest in entrepreneurship and the passion to assist entrepreneurs in China, I am currently doing VC deals (Seeds, Angel, series A and B) for Keytone Ventures. Prior to this, I was working for SingTel Innov8 Venture Capital. I am also the Program Leader of Startup Leadership Program (SLP), which runs in 21+ cities in the US, UK, China & India.

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Westpac Digital Disruption

Effy Wang

https://cn.linkedin.com/in/yujiawang

I am a business & tax consultant at a big 4 firm, a China 30s journalist writing stories about Chinese aged from 25 to 40, and a member of the TEDxFuxingPark social media team.

Jieyu Jiang

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/jieyu-jiang/61/811/15

I am currently studying in Global Innovation Design in the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London. I believe we young people should make a difference and have positive influences on social development. Personally, as a design student, I regard design as an integration of resources in order to help achieve social equality and justice. Not limited by the forms of design, I am trying to apply design through products, interface, systems and services to solve social problems.

Nicholas Flood

https://au.linkedin.com/in/nicholasflood1

I am an Australian business professional, identified as one of IBM’s top 60 emerging marketing leaders globally. I joined IBM as a graduate and now work as Market Segment Manager & Online Commerce Leader within IBM’s Sales & Distribution organization.

Marion Baillat

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/marion-baillat/26/26b/710

I am French Australian, living in Sydney for the last 10 years. I am a digital producer and creative technologist - I love solving problems in a creative way for my clients and creating innovative products in teams. I am passionate about photonics, holography, optical engineering, robotics and immersive technology. I love adventures, travelling and exploring new things and challenge the status quo. I want to create a new worldview where technology brings people together, helps them to stay connected, a bridge where raw innovation and functional creativity can make this world a better place.

Kanchana Thilakarathna

http://nrg.nicta.com.au/people/current/Kanchana-Thilakarathna/

I am a member of the Mobile Systems Research Group, NICTA. I recently completed my PhD degree in Electrical Engineering at UNSW as a NICTA Enhanced PhD student. My research interests are in developing mechanisms for preserving user privacy and security when using online services without negatively impacting the cost, usability, and breaking the existing online services ecosystem. I have developed a novel privacy-preserving social networking platform called Yalut and a system called User-Stash that is designed to provide users on public transport systems access to online content at much reduced costs, increasing the quality of experience of the users.

Brad Lorge

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/brad-lorge/20/427/861

I am an advocate for socially driven business and a technologist focused on solving entrenched problems. I have won multiple international awards including the Australian Final of the Microsoft Imagine Cup in 2013 and a NASSCOM Innovation Award. I am an Entrepreneurial Fellow and Casual Academic at The School of Computer Science and Engineering at UNSW.

Susan Zhang

https://au.linkedin.com/in/zhangsusan

I am passionate about propelling Sino-Australian cultural relationships. Currently working with the Google Cultural Institute, I am enthusiastically transforming museums and galleries across ANZ by moving them onto Google platforms. Obtaining a Bachelor of Computer Science and a Master of Information and Communication Technology from the University of Wollongong by 2011 was my first taste of Australia as a student. As a graduate, I founded my own Chinese Culture Consultancy while working full-time as a software engineer. I specialise in Technology Innovation and Enterprise Networking. Project highlights including ‘Bringing Traditional IT Companies onto the Cloud’,’Enterprise Demand Management’ and ‘Business in China’.

Zi Ai

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/kaniava-ai/25/2b9/974

I’m a product manager in China. I’m working on a website. It’s a local community for creative industries to share inspiration and experiences for people who want to start their own business. I like to observe life from inside to see small things, like nature and animals, like to try new things, and have adventures.

YiLun Shang

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/yilun-shang/a7/797/4a6/en

I come from the magical land of Zhejiang Province of China, which became the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road as early as 1000 years ago. I love photography, traveling, writing, and Western classical music, and I can even play some passage of Mozart with my violin. Although I have a stable job as a civil servant in my hometown, I have a restless heart. I wants to widen my knowledge of the world across the oceans, just as my ancestors did, by sailing voyage in the wind and waves.

Angela Qin Tong

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/桐-秦/b3/460/295/en

A realistic dreamer. A little bit workaholic. Love candy & spicy food. Tend to ignore boring and noisy things. Love experiencing different cultures. Addicted to crowdfunding.

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Westpac Global Talent

Dan Liu

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/dan-liu/b4/9b6/650

I joined Westpac in 2010 during the preparation phase of establishing the Beijing Branch and have been responsible for compliance and regulatory matters since that time. Prior to commencing my current role, I spent 4 years as compliance manager in United Overseas Bank, Beijing Branch. Before concentrating on compliance roles, I worked in the International Department of Guangzhou Bank, Head Office for 4 years. I started my banking experience there and developed skills across cash management business, Banking Bills, payments, accounting and import/export settlement business.

Dora Huang

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/dora-huang-cfa/b4/b23/860

I have been a Senior Operations Officer of Westpac Banking Corporation Shanghai Branch since September 2013. In this role, I played an important part in the launching process of key new products, including the NZD market maker license, bond license and FX derivative license. I was also involved in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone project, supporting the launch of FX products. Prior to that, I had more than 6 years of experience in treasury operations with Royal Bank of Scotland Shanghai Branch where I started my financial career. My experience spans a wide range of products – FX, Derivatives and Fix income. I received my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at East China Normal University in 2007, followed by earning CFA charter in 2014.

Owen Ou

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/yun-ou-owen/b5/147/322

I joined Westpac in July 2014 and currently am Associate Director in Westpac China Financial Institutions (“FI”) team. I am mainly responsible for both Westpac FI China team structure build-up and FI related business development (including banks and non-bank FI clients). I have over 8 years’ experience in corporate banking and financial instituion industries, with specialized knowledge in trade, cash management and financial markets. Prior to joining Westpac, I held a number of positions at HSBC (China) Co Ltd, Societe Generale (China) Co Ltd and Commerzbank in Beijing.

Lucy Jin

https://au.linkedin.com/in/lucyjin

I was born in Shanghai but immigrated to Australia at 7 years old. Considered the first generation of migrants born in the single child era, I was brought up with both English and Chinese teachings. I love exploring and learning about Asian culture, having visited many Asian countries on multiple occasions. I currently work in the financial services industry but I’m passionate about making a positive change to the community. I have started a not-for-profit organisation exploring youth unemployment, but I’m keen to explore innovative ideas to build a stronger Sino-Australia relationship.

Emma Cunningham

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/emma-cunningham/19/385/a43

June Ong

https://sg.linkedin.com/pub/june-ong/a4/9ba/654

I am a Relationship Manager in Westpac Asia, Private Bank, and a Chartered Accountant, Singapore.

With 11 years of industry experience in banking, I have built my professional skillsets across retail banking, priority banking, and wealth management private banking sectors. I manage client relationships and portfolios for high net worth individuals based across Asia and Australia.

Tiffany Ng

https://hk.linkedin.com/pub/tiffany-ng/36/279/575

I joined Westpac Banking Corporation Hong Kong in Jan 2014. As the first Investments & Deposits hired by Hong Kong, I have been managing both the growth and diversity of the liability portfolio and relationship management with corporate and institutional clients. For the past 7 years, I have gained exposure to local, Asian and international banks, working for Esun Commercial Bank, Fubon Bank and the National Bank of Abu Dhabi. I have experience in Treasury in both the retail and corporate banks specializing in Money Markets, where I have been managing the banks’ liquidity, risk and balance sheet.

Wade Benson

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/wade-benson/18/868/167

I am the proud Regional General Manager for Westpac in the Northern Beaches, Sydney. I have been in banking for nearly 15 years now and really enjoy helping my customers achieve their financial dreams, my staff achieve their career goals and helping the community become a better place to be.

In my spare time I study business management, I really enjoy fine dining and anything sports related. The highlight of my year so far has been the CAMP experience, it’s been great to meet new people, especially creating networks in China, also increasing my understanding of Chinese culture.

Lucy Du

https://cn.linkedin.com/pub/lucy-du/8/729/89a

I’m a multidisciplinary professional with 6 years of research, analysis, project management, stakeholder management and communications experience across government, business/finance and not-for-profit sectors.

Xinyu Ru

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/xinyu-ru/29/7a2/a26

I would describe myself as a young Australian with a Chinese upbringing who is interested in trying to solve puzzles which don’t necessarily have a ‘right’ answer. I have a particular interest in business and how the two different cultures that I have been brought up with can intersect for the benefit of both communities. I have a passion for entrepreneurship and being able to put ideas into practice, especially within my current environment of working within the Westpac Group. I want to turn these passions into ideas which help progress both societies and overcome issues which face them.

28 China Australia Millennial Project

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China Australia Millennial Project Meet your future alliesCAMP 2016 is coming! Applications open October 2015.