I am Nancy Chen Baldwin, an American name that I came to identify with most of my life.  My given birth name is Lai Shui Yun (賴⽔雲), meaning water and clouds, a precious name given by my birth father set my life path to a challenging yet wondrous and enriching journey. I am a Taiwanese native, born in the hills of Laomei, a small farming village in the township of Shimen in New Taipei City. I received my primary and middle school education in Taiwan. The first 14 years of life in my native country enabled me to retain my linkage with Taiwanese culture and its languages. My advanced college studies in the United States earned me a prestigious career in the American male dominated aerospace industry. My experiences as a senior executive in a large corporation and community leadership provided me with the opportunity to connect with people from various backgrounds and citizenship. My volunteer work has been and continues to focus on women’s rights, professional and leadership development for young adults, and life skill teaching for all ages.

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