TOT Speakers

  • Dr. Rapahel Moffett

    DIRECTOR, SCHWARZMAN SCHOLAR PROGRAM

  • Shan Liu

    DIGITAL MARKETING DIRECTOR, SUNRISE INTERNATIONAL

  • Dalton Grant

    WRITER & PRODUCER

  • Jane Li

    FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, GLOBALMOMS INITIATIVE

  • Alex Shi

    DESIGNER & PRODUCER

  • Bella Zhang

    ORAGNISATIONAL CONSULTANT, ARTFUL BANYAN TREE

  • Kathlyn Kocher Paananen

    DEI SPECIALIST, INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BEIJING

Dr. Moffett

Schwarzman Scholar Program, Tsinghua University

Dr. Moffett is the Chief Student Affairs Officer at Schwarzman Scholars, Tsinghua University, supporting graduate students from 32 countries. He also founded Inspire YOUniversity, a consultancy helping organizations reach their potential. He’s known for servant leadership and empowering others.

Shan Liu

Sunrise International

Shan Liu is a digital marketing expert in AR marketing and cross-border strategies. As Digital Media Director at Sunrise International, she supports Chinese companies’ global expansion and organizes AWE Asia, a major XR expo. She is pursuing an MBA at Peking University and became a digital nomad in 2023.

Dalton Grant

Independant

Dalton Grant is an animation artist with 25 years of experience, known for his work on Disney, Pixar, and Amazon Classics, "Cars," "Shrek," and the Emmy-winning "Tumble Leaf." He trains animators and judges international film festivals, while collaborating with Chinese studios on films and series.

Jane Li

GlobalMoms Initiative

Jane Li is the founder of GlobalMoms Initiative, a nonprofit focused on closing the gender gap. She holds a master’s in Nonprofit Management and a law degree, with 15 years of experience across various sectors. She’s also a Fellow of the Cartier Women Entrepreneurs Awards and the U.S. State Department.

Alex Shi

Independant

Alex Shi is a skilled content designer, producer, and writer, previously leading a UX writing team at ByteDance and developing content for TikTok LIVE. She has also worked as a content and media producer, creating content for media outlets, including BBC, China Media Group and Caixin Global.

Bella Zhang

Artful Banyan Tree

Bella Zhang is an Organisational Consultant, Arts-Based Facilitator, and Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor. As founder of Artful Banyan Tree, she integrates art, nature, and psychology to enhance well-being and personal growth. With 18 years experience, Bella creates inclusive spaces that foster holistic creativity.

Kathlyn Kocher Paananen

International School of Beijing

Kathlyn K. Paananen has over twenty years in public projects and specialises in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leadership. She excels in developing actionable DEI strategies to enhance educational equity and inclusivity, ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed.