Ryan Fisher is an “American-Taiwanese” student from the Taipei American School Class of 2025. He was on Varsity Baseball player, and now attends Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.
Linda Gail Arrigo is an American political activist, human rights activist, and academic researcher in Taiwan. She formerly served as the international affairs officer of Green Party Taiwan. She was deported from Taiwan in 1979, falsely accused of spying for the CIA.
Dr. Yen-Ping Kuo is Associate Dean for Curriculum and Student Success for the College of Medicine at Methodist University in North Carolina. She received her Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology from the Ohio State University, Master’s in Clinical Laboratory Science from Michigan State University, and Bachelor’s from National Taiwan University. She is extremely accomplished in the scientific and academic field, with primary areas of teaching in medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and academic skills.
Jeffery Liu is a Taiwanese-American PhD student in electrical engineering at Georgia Tech. Born in Taipei and moving to California at a young age, his upbringing shaped his academic pursuits, and deeply influenced his values and aspirations. Looking ahead, Jeffrey aims to preserve his heritage while contributing to the Taiwanese-American community.
Kevin Yao is an experienced educator who founded the PrepMasters Institute in 2018. Using his experience as a student in the American education system, he has taught over 300 Taiwanese, international-bound high school students, sending many of them to top universities. He currently holds the record for over 16 years of perfect scores on both the SAT and ACT, the only educator in Taiwan to do so.
Jeffrey Liu reflects on his Taiwanese-American identity, shaped by his Taiwanese parents and a strong family emphasis on education and cultural heritage. Liu values Taiwanese cuisine, hospitality, and Taiwan’s growth into a global city. His career in technology and finance blends both American and Taiwanese influences. He encourages embracing one’s cultural background for a richer life, noting that cultural education and community are key to personal growth.
Sean Yang is a second-generation Taiwanese American from the Bay Area and a junior at NYU’s School of Professional Studies, majoring in Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism Management with a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. Fluent in Mandarin and English with basic Japanese proficiency. This conversation captures unique experiences of the Taiwanese-American LGBTQIA+ community.
Originally from North Carolina, Christine moved to Atlanta. Explaining the differences in cultures between Taiwan and the United States, Christine emphasizes the importance of leadership in her life. After graduating from Johns Creek High, Christine plans to attend Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Tune in to hear about the legacies she has left for her underclassmen.
William Chen is a Taiwanese-Chinese American born in Virginia. He is currently a Computer Science Major at Duke University. He is an avid long-distance runner along with his brother, Robert. He served as the first president of the Raleigh Chapter of the Formosa Association of Student Cultural Ambassadors.
Kristie Walden was born in Taipei, Taiwan. Recounting the most impactful lessons she has learned throughout her life, she highlights the importance of education and positivity. Leading her life with special emphasis on these two aspects, she found assimilating to American culture relatively easy. She now teaches Chinese at the Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia.
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