A community of leaders

Hinrich Foundation Alumni Association

All of our scholars become lifelong members of our diverse community of alumni passionate about advancing sustainable global trade. Together, they form the Hinrich Foundation Alumni Association (HFAA), where they connect with peers, learn from fellow HFAA members and experts, and lead in a shifting global trade landscape.

Meet our Hinrich scholars & alumni

Global business

Policy

Journalism & communication

Manufacturing engineering

“Success for me is happiness. It’s important for me to go to bed each night with the satisfaction that I have learned one new thing about the world that day.”

Lauren Kyger, United States

Tsinghua University, MA in Global Business Journalism, Class of 2016

Communications Specialist - Digital and Social Media, McKinsey & Company

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Hinrich Foundation Alumni James Gong HKBU

“A Hinrich scholar values work-life balance. Peace of mind is as much a target as fame and material wealth.”

James Gong, China

Hong Kong Baptist University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Class of 2013

Operations Expert of Products, Alibaba

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Hinrich Foundation Alumni Matt Haldane Tsinghua

“A Hinrich scholar is imaginative and flexible. And keeps his mind open to fresh possibilities.”

Matt Haldane, United States

Tsinghua University, MA in Global Business Journalism, Class of 2015

Production Editor AbacusNews.com, South China Morning Post

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“A Hinrich scholar learns to listen. Then responds in meaningful ways.”

Rotha Chhoem, Cambodia

De La Salle University, Master of Business Administration, Class of 2013

Founder and Managing Director, SEB Enterprise Builder

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Hinrich Foundation Alumni Ben Wong Chinese University Hong Kong

“I had a childhood that had a kind of self-made mentality, so everything did not come into a silver spoon. It was more of hey, we have very little in our pockets and we have to make things happen, so having that chip on the shoulder, really helped us to always strive for something better, always strive to exceed the status quo.”

Ben Wong, Hong Kong

Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Business Administration, Class of 2016

Chief Executive Officer, River Chain of New World Group

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Lifelong learning

The Hinrich Foundation supports continuing education and career success for our alumni and scholars through a variety of programs. In addition to professional development talks and industry roundtables, our alumni attend trade briefings with opportunities to interact with senior trade leaders and policy makers.

We are proud to partner with Asia Institute of Mentoring to support our alumni leaders in developing their communication and active listening skills. Most of our learning programs take place online thus allowing everyone to join remotely.

Leadership

The HFAA provides opportunities for our alumni to step up and contribute their expertise, skills and experience to lead their alumni community through the Alumni Leadership Committee (ALC). The ALC works closely with Foundation staff to provide guidance on the strategic focus for HFAA and serve as the Foundation’s ambassadors.

Networking

Our growing community of alumni and scholars represents almost 30 countries around the world. We encourage our alumni to extend their professional networks and engage with their peers from various countries, programs and international trade careers.

Throughout the year, HFAA Chapter Leaders host get-togethers for local members or those who are passing through to strengthen connections and exchange of ideas. Country chapters span the globe, from Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong and Yangon, to Auckland, Washington, D.C., London and more!

Global Connect

Every year, alumni and scholars from around the world gather for HFAA Global Connect, an intensive and memorable weekend to develop meaningful friendships, gain invaluable insights and perspectives into important global trade issues and advancing their leadership skills.

Shaping the future

We believe the most effective way to advance sustainable trade is to invest in people and education. Our alumni and scholars shape the future of global trade by promoting our Foundation's trade research and resources to their networks, the Hinrich Foundation Guide to Master's in International Business and Trade, and scholarships to outstanding international trade professionals. By participating in scholar interviews, our alumni also contribute to forming our unique HFAA community.

Current scholarships include:

For scholarship information enquiries, please contact our Scholar team.

Questions?

Learn more about our alumni community by contacting our Alumni Relations Manager, Berlinda Gooi at berlinda.gooi@hinrichfoundation.com.