Executive Board
Shuyun Mu (Chair)
Shuyun Mu, who possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA in Finance, has long been an entrepreneur. Her commitment to civic engagement is evident through her active involvement in community initiatives.
Xinlan Li (Political & Educational Director)
Xinlan Li was a scientist by training and had worked in the biotech field for years. She is also a community activist and has long served and volunteered in local Chinese schools and nonprofit organizations.
Hongbin Gu
Hongbin Gu, former Town of Chapel Hill councilwoman, is the FIRST elected official of Chinese American in the history of North Carolina. Hongbin earned her Ph.D. in quantitative psychology and MS in statistics from UNC-CH. She has been serving the Asian community for years.
Bella Xu
Bella Xu, a mother of four and a small business owner in Apex, NC, combines her roles seamlessly. She actively volunteers at local public and Chinese schools, demonstrating a deep commitment to both education and her community.
Kun Yang
Kun Yang graduated from Fudan University, double majoring in History and Law. Currently, she works as a software engineer at NCSU. She has been volunteering in local Chinese schools and non-profit organizations. Kun Yang is the founder of 1000 Miles Initiatives, a teaching abroad program for youth.
Advisory Board
Ning Mosberger-Tang
Ning Mosberger-Tang is an activist and community organizer based in Boulder, known for her work in environmental and conservation efforts. Her professional background is rooted in computer science, and she has significant experience in the tech industry. Notably, Mosberger-Tang was part of the early engineering team at Google, contributing to the development of the company’s early advertising platforms. Since 2006, she has shifted her focus towards environmental and conservation initiatives. This includes engaging in environmental education, climate change mitigation, community organizing, and policy advocacy. Mosberger-Tang is recognized as the founder and president of several organizations, reflecting her dedication to environmental and nonprofit work.
Haipei Shue
Haipei Shue came to America for a graduate study of sociology in 1987. He has been socially and politically engaged in the Chinese American community since 1990. In the early 90’s he was one of the “student lobbyists” responsible for the passage of “Chinese Student Protection Bill”; he lobbied Congress in the mid ’90s for granting China Most Favored Nation (MFN) trade status; from 2009 to 2013, he led and is instrumental in the passing of Congressional apology resolutions for “Chinese Exclusion Act”.
Executive Team
Shunhong Hou
Liya Degraffenried
Xiaohua Gao
Joan Wang
Ning Yu
Li Gan
