About Me
Areas of Expertise
Biography
An ambassador of traditional Chinese culture, Kelly has over a decade of performing experiences as the Master of Ceremonies and tour manager of Shen Yun Performing Arts, the world’s premier classical Chinese music and dance company. She has graced the world’s most prestigious stages from the Lincoln Center in New York to the National Auditorium in Mexico City, and has been featured on exclusive interviews with ABC, NBC and CNN.
Kelly is also immersed in the world of academia – after pursuing a graduate degree in Economics at the University of Waterloo (dubbed the MIT of the North), she currently teaches microeconomics, econometrics and the economic development of China at Pace University. Outside of economics, Kelly enjoys working with other teachers in her capacity as a faculty manager with Kaplan Test Prep, where she applies a Socratic pedagogy to train and develop teachers to engage with students on a deeper level.
Kelly’s unique blend of teaching and performing experiences has helped to shape a unique and comprehensive perspective on the global influences and applications of traditional culture in a modern context.