Zhiling Xu

Zhiling has more than 30 years of experience as an educator in China and has worked with more than 10,000 students, been awarded nationally and internationally for her achievements, published 5 books and 11 articles, and traveled widely as an exchange scholar. She was also involved in helping do the recruiting work for over ten years. In January 2022, she moved to St. Louis with her husband to reunite with her family (both her daughter and son-in-law are WashU alums). She is thrilled to join the SMP team and excited to help students, who want to go back to China to pursue their goals. If you want to share your stories, concerns and dreams with her, she will be there, listening to you, encouraging you and getting you to get closer to your dream.