Min-Hwa Cheng Kennard was born in China, grew up in Taiwan, and spent most of her adult life in Europe and the US. She received a BA in Chinese Classics from Taiwan University, an ...view moreMin-Hwa Cheng Kennard was born in China, grew up in Taiwan, and spent most of her adult life in Europe and the US. She received a BA in Chinese Classics from Taiwan University, an MAS in Quantitative Analysis from Johns Hopkins University. She is a CPA and retired financial consultant who worked for governments and private enterprises in several countries. Her personal essays, in English and Chinese, have been featured in publications including World Journal, HILR Review, and Biographical Literature.view less