Dr. Betina Hsieh

How does who we are impact the work we do, the lives we lead, and our overall success?

As a second generation Asian American woman who studies identity in education, this question is at the heart of my scholarship, mentoring, teaching, consulting and speaking. We are most effective when we bring our full humanity into our educational, work and family lives, rather than keeping them separate from one another.

We carry with us generations.

As the daughter of immigrants, I understand the responsibilities and legacies that many of us carry into our academic and professional lives from our families and communities. While we live in a culture that prizes individualism, our successes are interwoven with the values, hopes and expectations of those who have invested in us and who walk alongside us.

Our voices are a contribution.

Each of us has a unique contribution to make. While we often internalize beliefs that silence is respectful, stifling our voices limits our ability to contribute to others and to move forward towards our goals.

We are constantly and continually learning, growing, and developing.

Lifelong learning and that leadership and growth come from constant development and evolution in relationship with others. New knowledge growth & development leads to new opportunities and challenge that we all need to support in navigating.

Each person leads in their unique way.

There is no formula for leadership. Your unique identity, personality, goals, experiences and gifts shape where you want to go and how you can best contribute, serve and lead.