Professional Team
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Ms. Guiping Yin
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Ms. Guiping Yin established APICC in August 2022. She received her master’s degree from the University of Georgia and is currently earning an Early Education Certificate from Harvard University. In the past decade, she has inspired over 1,500 students by cultivating English reading habits in China. She is also the founder of HappyKids (Nanjing, China).
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Dr. Mengyan Ma
MARKETING MANAGER
Dr. Mengyan Ma is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Integrated Strategic Communication in the Department of Communication and Journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC), where she teaches undergraduate courses. She received her master’s degree in Advertising with an Advertising Ethics Certificate from Michigan State University (MSU) in 2015. She earned her doctoral degree from MSU in 2021. Using multiple methods, she investigates the effects of social media use, and how to promote overall well-being through social media in the family and community.
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Mr. Jack Zhang
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
Mr. Jack Zhang received a master’s degree from the University of North Dakota. He currently serves as an Agency Manager for the state of Michigan and a board member for three Wisconsin technical colleges. He previously served as the Chief Information Officer for Lakeshore Technical College and the Executive Director of Information Technology Services at Cuyahoga Community College. Mr. Zhang is a firm believer that giving back to the community is everyone’s social responsibility.
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Mr. Andy Xiao
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Mr. Andy Xiao is a passionate and dedicated admissions and summer school counselor with over six years of experience in higher education. His approach to counseling combines empathy, guidance and a strong understanding of the complexities of college admissions. In his role, Andy enjoys building relationships with prospective students and their families; and helping them navigate the often-overwhelming college search process.
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Dr. Xiaona Zhao
MARKETING SPECIALIST
Dr. Xiaona Zhao has professional experience communicating and interacting with students from different cultural and educational backgrounds. She received a doctorate in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from Central China Normal University and was a visiting doctoral student at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA). Having studied in both the United States and China, Dr. Zhao is familiar with both nations’ education systems and is eager to help students adapt to new learning systems.
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Mr. Bodi Wu
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
With a distinguished background as a senior consultant at a renowned domestic consulting firm, Mr. Wu has provided expert advice for many clients, including Fortune 500 companies such as Lenovo, Manpower, General Motors, and Country Garden. As the Human Resources Director for a company with a staff of over 10,000, Mr. Wu has served with organizations like Skyworth Electronics, JD.com, SF Express, and Ctrip. In addition, Bodi has founded multiple successful companies in the United States as a co-founder and continues to be a key player in these ventures.
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Mr. Noah Bello
WEB DESIGNER
Mr. Noah Bello is a senior in his final semester at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC) studying Integrated Strategic Communication with an Advertising Emphasis and a minor in Multimedia Communication. He is passionate about design, brand development and written communication. In addition to working with APICC, he works for UWEC as a student advisor and a communications consultant for the university’s Integrated Marketing & Communications department.