The people behind the Taiwanese Cultural Society are more than a team - we're a family! Join us to have an amazing time running events that thousands of people experience and explore fun and exciting opportunities.
Officers
Carissa Cheng co-chair
CLASS OF 2025
Hi! I'm Carissa and I'm thrilled to be your TCS Co-President this year! Even though my Taiwanese is limited to household phrases my mom uses when she's frustrated, I am so proud of my ethnic heritage and identity as an Asian American woman. My favourite Taiwanese foods have got to be Lu Rou Fan (lo ba bung) and Zhu Rou Gan! Outside of TCS, catch me dancing to kpop with XTRM, picnicking with my fellowship Moment, and making myself instant ramen as a midnight snack 😋
Grace Lee social chair
CLASS OF 2024
Hello! I’m Grace! I’m a junior majoring in Management Science & Engineering. Coming to Stanford, I was excited to join TCS because I wanted to connect with others with Taiwanese heritage. I’m thrilled to be one of the social chairs to help build and strengthen our TCS community. Some of my hobbies are cooking, baking, and collecting succulents!
Emma Su financial officer
CLASS OF 2025
Hey guys!! I’m Emma and I’m from the NYC/NJ area. I’m looking to major in Symbolic Systems and music (flute performance). I lived in Taiwan for six years, my fave street food is stinky tofu, and i’m excited to join TCS as financial officer this year! When i’m not doing something boring, I’m probably playing the flute, hanging out with friends, or hiking. Looking forward to Night Market 2023!!
Jocelyn Chen advisor
CLASS OF 2023
Hey y'all, I'm Jocelyn, a senior from Irvine, CA majoring in chem and music and coterming in materials science. I'm super excited to make this year as much fun as possible for our wonderful TCS community! Can't wait for more cooking, food, arts and crafts, and of course the amazing NIGHT MARKET! You can find me practicing piano, taking a walk, or chilling in ZAP. Don't be shy, come say hi!
Michelle Leung advisor
CLASS OF 2023
Hi! I'm Michelle, a senior/coterm from New Jersey studying SymSys and sustainability. This is my 4th year in TCS, and I really cherish both the people that make up our community, and the experiences I've had here with everyone. Taiwan holds a special place in my heart too, as it's the home of my extended family and where I spent 2 incredible gap quarters. In my free time, I like to draw, go on walks/hikes with friends, try out new foods and restaurants (and then write reviews on Google Maps), and read lots of webtoons.
Ethan Huang co-chair
CLASS OF 2023
Hi there! I'm Ethan and I'm super excited to be one of your TCS Co-Presidents this year! Connecting with others through Taiwanese culture and sharing Taiwan's rich history have always been important to me. Throughout my time at Stanford, this feeling has only grown stronger with the help of TCS and our members. I'm excited to organize fun events, deepen and create friendships, and, of course, enjoy some great food! (my favorite is braised pork noodles - rou zhao mian)
Allen Wang social chair
CLASS OF 2024
Hey, I’m Allen! I’m a junior from Houston, majoring in Mathematical and Computational Science. I joined TCS because I wanted to engage with my Taiwanese-American identity at Stanford. I am excited to serve as your social chair this year! In my free time, I enjoy running, swimming, and exploring the outdoors.
Justina Lee social media manager
CLASS OF 2023
My name is Justina (she/her/hers), and I’m a senior! At Stanford, I love dragon boating, going to basketball games with friends, and of course spending time with TCS. I joined two years ago for the boba, and stayed for the amazing people. This year, I will be serving as the club’s Social Media Manager. Check us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
Grace Zhou webmaster
CLASS OF 2023
Hi, I’m Grace! I'm a senior from Marietta, GA, studying computer science. I joined TCS during the pandemic, and I'm so glad I did because this community has been so welcoming! When I'm not working on this website, I like designing apps, writing, and watching thriller movies. Looking forward to spending more time with TCS people this year!
Katherine Chen advisor
CLASS OF 2023
Hi! I’m Katherine. I was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan. TCS has been such a welcoming family both in person and virtually — my favorite events include Iron Chef, boba runs, and fun socials. I’m looking forward to spending more time with this great community this year!