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Ling Shu
Ling Shu
I’m big on reading, traveling, and any kind of baked, chocolate dessert. I’m passionate about education, especially women’s education, because I believe equal opportunity to education is key to healthier societies. I’m currently based in Philly, the City of Brotherly Love.
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