Tim Lippert

Mr. Lippert is a dedicated Sinophile with a long held interest in forging deeper relationships between the Peoples Republic of China and the United States. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas and veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division, Mr Lippert has worked for two decades in the field of Investment Banking. In addition he serves on the executive council of the St Paul Branch of the NAACP and volunteers with several Irish Cultural organizations. Mr. Lippert has recently served as a guest lecturer at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. Well-versed in both Chinese culture and history, Mr. Lippert has developed deep personal relationships with key academic and business leaders in a number of major Chinese cities and as an avocation actively pursues placement of American college students at major Chinese Universities.

Mr. Lippert received 2005 Global Citizenship Award from the University of St Thomas for his great efforts to help international students and visiting scholars in their studying, living in the U.S. and learning of American cultures.