On May 3, Alison M. Friedman will join us to share her perspective on career paths in China. We welcome you to join and contribute to the discussion on the work environment and career opportunities in China.
Time: 18:30-20:30 | Wednesday, May 3
Venue: Room 101, Jingyuan Courtyard 4, Peking University
Language: English
Discussion Focus: I want to start my own business or find a job in China. What is possible? Alison's "And" not "Or" Philosophy
Please sign up for at https://www.sojump.hk/m/12522938.aspx
Alison M. Friedman | 方美昂
Alison M. Friedman is the founding director of Ping Pong Productions, a US- and Beijing-registered cultural exchange organization with the mission of cultural diplomacy.
Ms. Friedman works closely with Chinese and international governments, non-profit and private organizations, using the performing arts to foster mutual understanding and engagement. Her productions have toured more than 50 countries across five continents, including at Lincoln Center, Sydney Opera House, Sadler’s Wells, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, China’s National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA), and others.
Ms. Friedman regularly gives speeches in both English and Mandarin Chinese about China’s emerging performing arts market, and has been cited as an expert on China’s arts industry by such media as The New York Times, and China Daily.
Ms. Friedman studied at Peking University from 2002-03 with Fulbright Scholarship, she was a 2009-10 arts management fellow at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., and a 2014-16 fellow in the National Committee on US-China Relations Public Intellectuals Program. She serves on the board of the International Society of the Performing Arts (ISPA).
Ms. Friedman has worked in China for nearly 16 years. She has served as international director of the Beijing Modern Dance Company, helped establishing the Shanghai office of Grammy/Oscar-winning composer Tan Dun, and as a producer and host on Chinese national radio and television programs.
