Theme: Unveiled

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Shanghai American School, Pudong Campus
Lingbai Road 1600
Performing Arts Center
Shanghai, Shanghai, 201201
China

Aiza Kashif

High School Science Teacher & Biology and Environmental Science Educator

Dr. Aiza Kashif is of Pakistan origin. She has now found herself a new home in Shanghai, China with her family. She is driven by her passion to educate the youth through her knowledge in the sciences. Thankful for her countless blessings, she is determined to give back to society. Dr. Kashif is Shanghai’s first foreign anti-drug abuse ambassador, environmental activist, and a strong advocate for female empowerment.

Jan Clysner

CEO Procurement APAC Budweiser

Mr. Jan Clysner has a wealth of experience with almost two decades of experience in the beer industry. He joined AB InBev in December 2002 and held several roles in Sourcing and Procurement until December 2007. In January 2008, Mr. Clysner was appointed as the Procurement Project Director of AB InBev. He successively served at several roles in AB InBev, including the Procurement Director of Indirects of Western Europe, the Head of Procurement of Zone Western Europe and the Vice President of Global Logistics Sourcing from January 2010 to December 2016. In January 2017, he was appointed as the Vice President of Procurement and Sustainability of APAC South. In January 2019, he was appointed as the Vice President of Sustainability and Procurement of Budweiser APAC.

Jiaxin Wang

Student

I love to read, write, play sports, and walk my dog Happy.

Marina Spachuk

Student

I’m Japanese American and this is my 2nd year in Shanghai. I love running, cooking, and scuba diving. I am interested in writing and researching about culture and politics.

Sophie Jin

Student

I have been an SAS student since 2016 after moving here from the United States. My interests include Model United Nations, debate, piano, and dance. In my spare time, I like to read and bike in my compound.

Wendi Wu

Student

Born in France, I grew up in Guangzhou and studied in Shanghai since elementary school. I’m a ballet dancer, swimmer, and an athlete in general who loves any sport you give her. I have an older brother who studies at NYU and two dogs who are adorable and fun to play with.

Yazi Titian Wu

Student

I was born and grew up in New York City. I have been in SAS since Pre-K. I enjoy playing sports, mostly soccer, tennis and basketball. I also love reading, especially historical fiction stories. I don’t have any specific things I dislike, except being misunderstood which makes me annoyed and frustrated.