UCLA Global Classroom is led by co-founders and directors Cindy Fan and Justin Zackey, with a Faculty Advisory Committee overseeing academic standards.
Director
Cindy Fan Ph.D. in Geography, Ohio State University
Vice Provost Cindy Fan is a co-founder of UCLA Global Classroom. She is UCLA’s senior international officer (SIO) and is responsible for the university’s global strategy, international partnerships, and global engagement. She is also a Professor of Geography with research interests in migration, regional development, and gender in China.
Executive Director
Justin Zackey Ph.D. in Geography, UCLA
Dr. Justin Zackey is a co-founder of UCLA Global Classroom and continues to be involved in UCLA’s international efforts in education, exchange, and outreach. He also lectures in the Department of Geography.
UCLA Global Classroom's Faculty Advisory Committee comprises leading scholars from departments across the campus. The Committee receives and reviews updates and reports about the program, advises the Director and Executive Director on programmatic matters, and participates in oversight of academic standards of the program.
Zoufeng Zhang Professor, Edipdemiology
Zhipeng Liao Associate Professor, Economics
Min Zhou Professor, Sociology & Asian American Studies
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