Speaker Categories: Impact Architects
Jun Yang
Founder, Shanghai Qijian, Shanghai Qijian
Jun Yang
Founder, Shanghai Qijian, Shanghai Qijian
Forest Therapy Expert at the Yifang City Health Industry Research Institute and a certified instructor of the International Nature and Forest Medicine Organization (INFOM). Jun Yang’s focus areas include policy research on China’s forest economy, top-level planning and execution of business models for agriculture-cultural-tourism integration, and forest industry development. His representative projects include the Millennium Ancient Tree Healing Hotel in Huizhou, Guangdong; E’xianling Tropical Rainforest National Park in Hainan; Geely Group’s Hainan Huanghuali Estate; Huangguoshu Scenic Area upgrade in Guizhou; Huajiang Canyon Bridge (the world’s highest bridge); Qianshan Bamboo Sea Scenic Area upgrade in Liaoning; Laoshan rural tourism upgrade in Shandong; understory Poria industry in Huitong, Hunan; Fruit Industry National Park in Linyi, Shanxi; and the Laojieling Forest Wellness Resort in Henan.
Gang Cheng
Former Dean of the Yingxian School of Philanthropy, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Zhejiang Gongshang University
Gang Cheng
Former Dean of the Yingxian School of Philanthropy, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Zhejiang Gongshang University
Gang Cheng is a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Institute for Philanthropy, Tsinghua University. He participated in the establishment of the Yingxian School of Philanthropy at Zhejiang Gongshang University, the first institution in China to cultivate philanthropy management talents across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, and served as its founding dean. He was also involved in founding the China Foundation Center and held leadership roles for many years, advocating modern philanthropic culture and credibility. He currently serves as Vice President of the Beijing Association for Charity and Social Welfare, Vice President of the Beijing Charity Association, and a Standing Committee Member of the Beijing Federation of Social Science Circles.
Ming Wang
Founding Dean of the Institute for Philanthropy at Tsinghua University., Tsinghua University
Ming Wang
Founding Dean of the Institute for Philanthropy at Tsinghua University., Tsinghua University
Professor at the School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University, and Founding Dean of the Institute for Philanthropy at Tsinghua University. Ming Wang served as a member of the 10th, 11th, and 12th CPPCC National Committee, Chairman of the Mingde Public Welfare Research Center, and a member of the Expert Committee of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He is the author of numerous influential works on social organizations and nonprofit management. His honors include the 2013 Public Welfare Thought Award, the 28th Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize, and the 2024 Philanthropist of the Year.
Chao Wang
Professor of Management, Peking University, Peking University
Chao Wang
Professor of Management, Peking University, Peking University
Founder of the Social Innovation and Action Laboratory (SAIL) at Peking University and Adjunct Professor at the College of Urban Planning and Design. Former Executive Dean of the Institute for Philanthropy at Tsinghua University. Chao Wang’s research covers organizational learning, social governance, cross-sector leadership, international development, and nonprofit management. He also brings extensive leadership experience from international organizations, having served as COO, CEO, and Chief Representative in China.
Yuxin Lan
Dean, Institute for Philanthropy, Tsinghua University, Tsinghua University
Yuxin Lan
Dean, Institute for Philanthropy, Tsinghua University, Tsinghua University
Associate Professor at the School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University, Editor-in-Chief of China Nonprofit Review, Member of the UNDP SGP National Committee, and Vice Chairman of the Mingde Public Welfare Research Center. Yuxin Lan has led nearly 20 research and policy projects, published over 50 academic papers, and received multiple awards from the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Zhiyun Wang
Chairwoman, Shanghai United Foundation, Shanghai United Foundation
Zhiyun Wang
Chairwoman, Shanghai United Foundation, Shanghai United Foundation
A non-partisan individual with an MBA from Zhejiang University. Under her leadership, the philanthropic organizations and initiatives Zhiyun Wang manages have received numerous honors, including the China Charity Award, Shanghai Advanced Social Organization, and National Advanced Social Organization, as well as multiple awards initiated by leading media in the public welfare sector. She was recognized as a Shanghai March 8th Red-Banner Holder (2015–2016) and named among the Sixth Outstanding Builders of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in Shanghai.
In recent years, she has frequently been invited to serve as an expert evaluator for government procurement of social services and foundation-related initiatives. She has delivered lectures on philanthropy at Tongji University (MPA), East China University of Science and Technology (MSW), and Fudan University (MSW). She also serves as a council member of the School-Government-Enterprise Advisory Board for Social Work at East China University of Political Science and Law, Deputy Director of the Child Welfare Committee of the Shanghai Social Workers Association, Industry Mentor for Fudan University MSW, and Distinguished Professor at the Yingxian School of Philanthropy, Zhejiang Gongshang University. She has also served as a mentor for programs including Xianfeng Initiative, Peiying Women’s Leadership Program, and Honghu Program, and held roles such as Executive Committee Member of the 15th and 16th Shanghai Women’s Federation and Council Member of the 1st and 2nd Shanghai New Social Strata Association.
Yiling Zhou
Deputy General Manager, Greentown Chunling Health & Elderly Care Group, Greentown Chunling Health & Elderly Care Group
Yiling Zhou
Deputy General Manager, Greentown Chunling Health & Elderly Care Group, Greentown Chunling Health & Elderly Care Group
With over a decade of experience in the health and wellness industry, Yiling Zhou specializes in strategic planning, business model development, and the operation of health management institutions. She has led the 0-to-1 development of health industry strategies for several leading real estate enterprises. She previously served as Director of Integrative Medicine at Orenda, Secretary-General of the Cultural Tourism Institute, and Chief Health & Tourism Strategist at OCT Group. She holds a Ph.D. in Medicine and is a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner in both Mainland China and Hong Kong. Her credentials also include International Medicinal Cuisine Practitioner, Medical Aesthetic Physician, Public Nutritionist, INFOM-certified Forest Bathing Medicine Specialist, and Functional Medicine Health Manager.
Yongjie Qian
Co-founder, Beijing Yifang City, Beijing Yifang City
Yongjie Qian
Co-founder, Beijing Yifang City, Beijing Yifang City
Founder of the Hanma Research Society of Beijing Yifang City and a core expert and initiator of the Yifang City Specialty Industry Alliance. Yongjie Qian has long been engaged in research on integrated health tourism industries and business models. He has conducted commercial research across more than twenty regions in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Chengdu, and Chongqing. He has also visited multiple countries such as Japan, the UK, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Switzerland, and Thailand for business study tours and resource integration. He specializes in health tourism destination projects, training, business model research, planning, and investment attraction.
