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Roundtable Event

Roundtable #1: The Beginning

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December 25, 2025

TIFA’s first-ever “Roundtable” session was a complete success. It was an exclusive event for 15 business and community leaders who came together to connect and discuss ways to collaborate in the future.

ATTENDEES

✅ Debbie Wang, TIFA 💎Diamond Member, Owner of 求精外語留學機構, PP of Rotary Club, and President of the Kaohsiung Buxiban Association.

✅ Sumomo, TIFA 💎Diamond Member, and Founder of Always Aspire Charitable Association (AACA) 大有可為公益協會

✅ Vicky and Tony, President and Past President of Rotary Club of Kaohsiung Lighthouse 高雄燈塔扶輪社

✅ Anny, Founder and CEO of 社團法人臺灣愛與希望國際關懷協會 Taiwan Love and Hope International Charity

✅ Shu-Ling Wang, Owner in Yacht industry

✅ Eryk, Chairman of 高雄美國商會 AmCham Kaohsiung,

✅ Miona, Luxury Bag Investing

✅ Frank, Lecturer and Tour Guide

✅ Laura, Accountant

✅ Lawrence, PP of Elite Rotary Club, President of 愛國超市 Aigo Supermarket

✅ Jamie Li, President of the Lumina Rotary Club

Networking Yacht Cruise

Networking Yacht Cruise #1: BNI and Toastmasters

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December 28, 2025

TIFA was honored to be invited to join the BNI and TOASTMASTER clubs for a yacht cruise for friendship and networking. Also on board were students from Indonesia and Philippines, as they experience the wonders of Taiwan, and who also got an impromptu leadership workshop.

So much fun, we’re already planning TIFA’s next cruise.

SPECIAL THANKS

Fu En-Ping, Tour Guide and Organizer

Shu-Ling Wang, Executive, Yacht Business

Miona Chen, Cruise Assistant, Luxury Bag Investments

TIFA Roundtable Meeting

Roundtable #2: Meeting of Charities

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January 6, 2026

TIFA’s Signature “Roundtable” meetings bring together a diverse group of community leaders to forge new friendships and partnerships, in order to build more inter-connected communities in Taiwan.

For this event, two founders of charities met to forge new friendships and mutual support. TIFA is uniquely positioned to bridge not only cultures, but also associations.

ATTENDEES

✅ Professor Jan Z. and Anny Tiangco: Founders of 社團法人臺灣愛與希望國際關懷協會 Taiwan Love and Hope International Charity

✅ Founders of Always Aspire Charitable Association (AACA) 大有可為公益協會 who support children with ASD and the parents: Sumomo Lee, Allen, and Jennifer

✅Fu En-Ping: Lecturer, Translator, and Tour Guide

✅Vicky Chung and Tony, President and Past President of Rotary Club of Kaohsiung Lighthouse 高雄燈塔扶輪社

✅ Michael Sullivan: Airline Pilot

✅ Dave Trouba: Consultant to the World Health Organization

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

✅ Dave Trouba, Michael Sullivan, and Vicky Chung became our newest members

✅ Jennifer, a student at Boston University, became our youngest member

✅ Allen, Chairman of AACA, became our newest Honorary Member

Talent Taiwan Dinner

Talent Taiwan 2026 New Years Dinner

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January 10, 2026

The Talent Taiwan office for hosting a memorable event that brought together notable leaders in the international community space in Kaohsiung.

During the event, new partnerships with National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) and Startup Terrace Kaohsiung were forged, and relations with the American Chamber of Commerce-Kaohsiung strengthened.

TIFA, together with our and partners, strives to build a welcoming environment for global talent, and provide an inclusive platform to connect locals and foreigners, associations, and organizations for more inter-connected communities across Taiwan.