Program Manager
Current1. Training Manager, in charge of the Sustainable Land Use and Planning Training Program for China‘s Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR), with over two sessions each year and training of over 25 government officials in US for each session; To date, 538 officials from every province, autonomous region and municipality have participated in the program; 2. Developed comprehensive training curriculum in response to current demand in China for creative solutions to complex land use issues, including land use and planning, farm and forest land protection, land taking and compensation, urbanization management, public participation, etc. 3. Developed comprehensive project plan and managed every aspect of the MLR Training program including tasks, timelines, human resources, budgets, partners, contractors and volunteers; 4. Reached out and coordinated with multiple China and US partners for the Train program including national and local Chinese officials, university academics, renowned sustainable land planners and urban planners ; 5. Hosted government delegations in US, with the management of classroom presentation/discussion, field trips, lodging, transportations and meals; 6. Led US expert delegation to China for various exchange programs; 7. Translated and interpreted verbally or in written between Chinese and English for training sessions, seminars, exchange programs, marketing materials and correspondence; 8. Participated in and provided support in the design and implementation of other China US Center’s programs and initiatives, such as safe and sustainable school in China program; 9. Faciliated media coverage for the Center, as well as developed and maintained media relationship with Chinese media.