Administration

Simon Koo 古嘉文
Simon Koo 古嘉文Ph.D. Purdue University

Executive Director

Based in Beijing

 

Dr. Simon Koo joined TBC in 2017, bringing over a decade of teaching, research, and administration experience in higher education. He is currently the Executive Director of TBC.

Interests
  • International Education
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • STEM Education
  • Data Science
Katherine Liu 刘萌萌
Katherine Liu 刘萌萌LLB, University of International Business and Economics

Executive Assistant

Based in Beijing

 

Having many cross-cultural communication experiences, Katherine is fully aware of the difficulties students could meet when adjusting to a new environment. This is why she is so determined and enthusiastic to help everyone to learn more about Chinese culture and make a better life in China.

Interests
  • Singing
  • Salsa Dancing
  • Movies
  • Cooking
Molly Gu 谷建苗
Molly Gu 谷建苗M.S. China Agricultural University

VP of External Relations

Based in Beijing

 

Molly joined The Beijing Center in 2017. She has over nine years experience working in an international research center and five years with an international academic exchange program. Molly also has experience as a middle school English teacher. With her experience in administration, human resources, finance and teaching, she has brought independent thinking and expertise in cross-culture communication to her roles in operations and academic affairs.

Interests
  • Cooking
  • Chinese Tea
  • Art
Ginny Yuan 苑景
Ginny Yuan 苑景BA, Communications University of China

Chinese Tax Manager

Based in Beijing

 

Ginny Yuan joined TBC in 2018. She has more than 20 years experience as Accountant / Financial Manager / AR Supervisor in Golden Credit Rating International Co., LTD. / New Century International Leasing Co., LTD.; / eLong.com (Beijing) LTD. / Beijing TVS Co., LTD. etc. In her spare time, Ginny enjoys traveling, listening to classical music, watching English movies and reading.

Interests
  • Traveling
  • Classical Music
  • Film
  • Reading
Alexander Wong
Alexander WongMBA, California State University, Long Beach

Treasurer

Trained as an accountant, Alex is a versatile management professional with over 29 years of broad ranging experience in strategic planning and leadership of finance and operations in diverse industries including international airport management, healthcare services and technology start-ups in United States, China and Europe…

Interests
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Foreign Languages
  • Travel
  • Cooking
Olina Xu 许楠翌
Olina Xu 许楠翌BBA, Yonok University of Thailand

Kunming Operations Officer

Based in Kunming

Olina joined TBC in 2022. She is responsible for the management and coordination of TBC Kunming Office with over a decade of experience in project operation and administration. Olina is a positive person and loves life. Her favorite motto is  “合抱之木,生于毫末;九层之台,起于累土。”——《老子》or “Great oaks from little acorns grow,” by Laozi.

 

Interests
  • Travelling
  • Movies
  • Reading