Announcing the 2023 Fellows to China
The following two weeks, we are sharing the photos and short bios for the newest members of the Shansi family, who will be heading to China, India, Indonesia, and Japan.
As our in-person programming resumes in Taigu, China, we are excited to have Tiffany and Dina joining our ranks. They will both teach English at Shanxi Agricultural University, our historical partner.
Tiffany Yuen (she/her) ’23 is a Sociology and Environmental Studies major from San Francisco, California. At Oberlin, she was a co-director of the Sexual Information Center, providing students with essential health resources, trauma-informed peer support, and community education, while empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their sexual health. She was also a Sociology research assistant studying the historical evolution of Cleveland's Chinatown-turned-AsiaTown, analyzing Asian American community-building and placemaking, and exploring the impact of demographic changes and urban policies. She explored her interest in community-based learning during her semester abroad in Thailand, where she engaged with local communities through climate change education and sustainability work. Through her work as a Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct (PRSM) trainer and her internships at Greenaction and Tight Lipped, she has seen the impact of community education and the importance of creating inclusive, accessible educational resources that are responsive to the needs of diverse communities. She is excited to continue her interest in teaching, climate justice, and participate in meaningful cross-cultural exchange as a Shansi Fellow.
Dina Nouaime (she/her) ‘23, a Politics and East Asian Studies double major, initially planned to study economics before discovering her love for language learning at Oberlin. Dina quickly embedded herself into life at the college through academics, athletics, and community engagement. Her numerous roles have reflected her passions for community-building and mentorship: working as a Peer Advising Leader, captaining the women’s tennis team and coordinating events for the Asian Diaspora Coalition. Furthermore, Dina volunteered on campus as an Asian Student Mentor and Representative for the Student Athlete Advising Committee. In summer 2022, she worked as a coordinator for Asian American advocacy organization OCA-NY, where she solidified her dedication to providing accessible education to foster community and cultivate political advocacy. To uplift voices in Oberlin, she received the Shansi AAPI Experience Grant, allowing her to use her artwork to highlight local narratives. As a Shansi Fellow, Dina aims to improve as an educator and mentor while expanding her linguistic abilities and is excited to grow and learn no matter where she goes.