Congratulations to the two Xiehe expats on being appointed as International Experience Ambassadors by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government.
Recommended by Xiehe Education Center and selected through a rigorous evaluation process by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, Liam Austin from SUIS Shangyin and Adam Neufield from SUIS Qingpu successfully became International Experience Ambassadors. Recently, they attended the International Experience Ambassador Night event organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. Mr. Kong Fuan, the Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, personally presented them with their appointment certificates.
The International Experience Ambassador team was established by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government in September 2023. It aims to provide suggestions and insights on the city’s foreign-related facilitation measures from the perspective of expatriates, ensuring that their voices are heard, their needs are addressed, and their issues are resolved. This effort helps enhance foreign-related services in the city to better connect with the international community. As of now, the International Experience Ambassador team consists of 100 members from nearly 40 countries, representing a diverse range of fields, including culture and media, education and healthcare, information consulting, technology and manufacturing, finance and commerce, and social organizations.
“I feel the International Experience Ambassador is a good opportunity to help the city of Shanghai increase its competitiveness to attract top foreign talent. As someone who has lived in this city for ten years I feel I can promote the city in a creative way. Shanghai already has a very good reputation in China and internationally, but I feel there are a lot of lesser known positive aspects about living here that I am excited to share through this opportunity to be an ambassador!”
– Liam Austin, Assistant Head of SUIS Shangyin
“Reflecting on the more than 20 years I have lived and worked in Shanghai, I am filled with gratitude for the blessings and opportunities this remarkable city has provided me. When I learned that I would be appointed to join the team of International Experience Ambassadors, I felt both elated and honoured. I would like to sincerely thank the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government for granting me the opportunity to give back to the city that has given me so much over the past two decades. I am eagerly looking forward to embracing the role of International Experience Ambassador!”
–Adam Neufield, EdD, Co-Principal of SUIS Qingpu
Once again, congratulations to Liam and Adam for joining Shanghai’s ‘International Advisory Team’! This is not just a well-deserved honor but also a meaningful responsibility. We eagerly anticipate seeing more passionate members of Xiehe Education actively engaging in international community service and contributing to building a harmonious society!