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Xiao-Wei joined the Foundation in 2004. She is a program specialist in Conservation and Science and manages the Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering, a program established in 1988 to support unusually creative researchers early in their careers. In her role, Xiao-Wei works directly with the Packard Fellows and advisory panel, manages the annual nomination and selection process, and coordinates the annual Packard Fellows meeting.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Xiao-Wei worked at the Council on Foundations where she researched emerging issues in corporate philanthropy and developed educational programs for corporate grantmaking executives. She is the editor of Serving Many Masters: The Challenges of Corporate Philanthropy, a twelve-chapter anthology that explores key issues in corporate grantmaking. Xiao-Wei is the recipient of the 2003 Council on Foundations President's Award of Excellence for her commitment to promoting responsible and effective philanthropy.
Xiao-Wei holds a bachelor's degree in international studies from The College of William and Mary and is currently pursuing a master of liberal arts degree at Stanford University. | 