ADMINISTRATION
TBC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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
Email:
s.koo@thebeijingcenter.org
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
KATHERINE LIU 刘萌萌
LLB, University of International Business and Economics
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
Email:
k.liu@thebeijingcenter.org
VP OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS
MOLLY GU 谷建苗
M.S. China Agricultural University
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
Email:
m.gu@thebeijingcenter.org
CHINESE TAX MANAGER
GINNY YUAN 苑景
BA, Communications University of China
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
Email:
g.yuan@thebeijingcenter.org
KUNMING OPERATIONS OFFICER
OLINA XU 许楠翌
BBA, Yonok University of Thailand
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