Leadership

Under the leadership of Terence Chen '98, the Berkeley Club of Taiwan continues to serve all Cal alumni in Taiwan by connecting alumni, students, faculty, and parents. The executive committee of the club comprises volunteer alumni from a variety of professional fields, all dedicated to the sustainable, long-term development of the Berkeley Club of Taiwan. The club also provides — through its Berkeley Club of Taiwan Scholarship Fund — financial support to students of Taiwanese descent at Berkeley.

Executive Committee

President

Terence Chen (B.A. Architecture '98)

President, TICO Biotech Inc.

Terence graduated from UC Berkeley in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in Architecture. He enjoys basketball, food, wine, and cars. Terence excels at communication, negotiation, organizational planning, and has over 20 years of experience in the field of retail, food solution, marketing and EC.

Alumni Programs Co-Chair

Andy Wu (B.A. Economics '01)

CPA, Sino-American

Andy has been an enthusiastic and devoted member of the Berkeley Club of Taiwan since 2008. Throughout his journey with the club, he has actively collaborated with the team to create engaging and unforgettable experiences for its members. He welcomes new event ideas, whether they involve networking, stimulating intellectual dialogues, or other school events that celebrate the cherished Berkeley spirit.

Alumni Programs Co-Chair

Olivia Chu (LL.M. '17)

Legal Counsel, Foxconn (Hon Hai)

Born and raised in Tainan, Olivia attended Berkeley for her Master of Laws, where she discovered her passion for emerging legal issues in the tech industry. During her college years in Taipei, she actively worked as a young advocate for foreign affairs, striving to connect Taiwan to the world. Now, she continues her efforts by fostering connections among Bears (alumni), Baby Bears (students), and Bears-to-be as a part of the Berkeley Club of Taiwan.

Secretary

Jessica Chang (B.A. Applied Mathematics '18)

Senior Consultant, Omni-Directional Education Consulting Group

Jessica was born and raised in Taiwan, and she had two cousins near her age who got into UC Berkeley. Ever since she visited Berkeley in sixth grade, it had been her dream to become a Cal Bear. Jessica majored in Applied Mathematics because she enjoyed the process of solving math problems. When she was preparing for her CFA Level 1, she accidentally began another career as a math teacher as well as an educational consultant. She enjoys meeting younger students and gives them advice for academics and future goals. In her free time, she likes to travel and visit small cafes in Taipei.

Treasurer

Ted Feng (B.A. Economics '12)

Sr. Financial Analyst, Tectura Corporation

Ted seeks to develop his professional competence and explore the business world. During his free time, Ted loves reading books, playing badminton, and watching NBA basketball. He hopes to connect young Cal graduates with the Berkeley Club of Taiwan to develop their networks in Taiwan.

Network Chair

Kylie Wang (B.A. Linguistics '10)

Interpreter & Translator

Kylie was born and raised in Taipei but chose to pursue her B.A. degree at UC Berkeley. After graduating from Cal, Kylie continued her education at the Monterey Institute of International Studies to be an English-Chinese interpreter. She is now a freelance interpreter and an English hostee based in Taipei. As she has to travel a lot for different assignments, she tries her best to contribute the rest of her time as CEO (also known as chief entertainment officer) for the Berkeley Club of Taiwan to make sure all the Bears in Taiwan are having fun and closely connected.

Communication Chair

Jack Cheng (M.S. IEOR '09)

Project Manager, Ooha

Jack was born in Taipei, Taiwan. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 16. He is passionate about using technology/systematic ways to solve complex business problems. His work experience includes engineering, consulting, intellectual properties, supply chain management, and marketing. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering, dancing and traveling. GO BEARS!

Social Event Chair

Peggy Shih (B.A. Linguistics, B.A. French. '16)

Head of Counseling, Pano Education

Peggy graduated Cal in 2016 with a double major and 2 minors. During her time there, she served as the President of Taiwanese American Student Association and Chair of East Asian Union, spreading her love for for Taiwanese culture on campus and beyond.

Born in Taipei and raised in Dubai, Peggy enjoys learning foreign languages, tasting eclectic cuisines, and exploring different corners of the world.

Haas Membership Chair

Frank Suen (M.B.A. '98)

Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Frank graduated from Berkeley-Haas with an M.B.A. in 1998. He has worked in the finance industry since 1998 in various locations, including London, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taipei. He came back to Taipei in 2012. Frank hopes to connect the Haas community with the Berkeley Club of Taiwan.

Berkeley Law Membership Chair

Sean Shih (LL.M. '12)

Associate Partner, Baker & Mckenzie

Sean is a traveler, photographer and lawyer. As a traveler, Sean has set foot in 18 countries, including two wonderful years in Berkeley and Chicago. As an amateur photographer, he enjoys sharing the memorable moments captured during travel and life. As a lawyer, he has extensive experience advising clients on intellectual property, technology and data privacy.