Shaohan is an entrepreneur originally from Hebei, China. He holds a bachelor's degree from Drexel University with dual majors in Marketing and Legal Studies and a masters degree from New York University in Brand Management. Shaohan is a chapter leader at Ford Foundation and Golden Bridge's non-profit organization, focusing on U.S. and China relations and bridge building among students and young innovators.

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In 2010, Shaohan co-founded a for-profit international educational management & services company in Rhode Island, which has brought thousands of students to the United States for educational programs at prestigious schools across the US, especially Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design.

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Working between Beijing and Providence, he now helps US companies connect with manufacturing and services partners in China, to build and manage ongoing relationships.