Dr. Shawn Chen is the founder and Chairman of Sias University, an innovative educational institution that delivers international education to 35,000+ students in China. He is the current President of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP); he also served as the President of the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific(AUAP), and held leadership roles in different global and regional organizations. Dr. Chen's international higher education resources, connections, and leadership experience with global organizations could provide a great fit for IAU.