郭家佑 Chia Yo KUO

Founder & President

Taiwan Digital Diplomacy Association
Taiwan Digital Diplomacy Association/Project Management Team

Job Title
Founder & President
PERSONAL BIO

Chia Yo Kuo was the first ever winner of National Taiwan University's Social Contribution Award. She has left an indelible mark through his fervent dedication to social causes. During his undergraduate years, she actively campaigned for the rights of comfort women and raised nearly 2 million NTD to aid disaster-stricken communities through an independent fundraising platform. after finished her bachelor degree, she received the Soros Scholarship for a Master's degree in public policy in Central Europe University, advising a refugee organization in Greece and collaborating with HBO on a documentary highlighting Hungarian Roma rights.

She is the current President of the Taiwan Digital Diplomacy Association (TDDA) and a member of the International Affairs Committee of the Taiwan Network Information Center. She focused on promoting social networking advocacy and international exchange between Taiwan and its diplomatic partners, and is committed to utilising the internet to gain further international exposure for Taiwan. Her leadership from 2018 to 2023 has enabled the TDDA to promote various Taiwanese causes across 280+ media outlets in 25 countries. Chia Yo's unrelenting efforts to amplify Taiwan's global presence through digital diplomacy have earned him prestigious accolades and recognition, making him a significant contributor to society.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS

【Work Experience】

  • President, Taiwan Digital Diplomacy Association, Taiwan (2017 - present)
  • Board Member, Taiwan Radio International, Taiwan (2022 - present)
  • International Affairs Committee, Taiwan Network Information Center, Taiwan (2018 - present)
  • Consultant Committee, Taiwan Plus, Taiwan (2021 - 2022)
  • President, Taiwan and Kosovo Cultural Exchange Association, Kosovo (2017 - 2018)
  • Teacher, Taipei Media School, Taiwan (2018 - 2019)
  • Project Manager, Entrepreneurship Center of National Taiwan University, Taiwan (2016 - 2017)
  • Graduate Consultant, Greek Forum of Refugees, Greece (2015 - 2016)

【Achievement】

  • Tatler Asia Gen.T (Taiwan) Award (2023)
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs Public Policy Contribution Award (2020)
  • The News Lens BECOMING ACES Award (2020)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
  • Master in Public Policy, Central European University, Hungary
  • Bachelor in Business Administration, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
INSTRUCTION LANGUAGES
  • Mandarin
  • English
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