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Andrew Chiu
Father of the Bride
Born in Taoyuan, Taiwan, Andrew has been working at Hsinchu Science Park for the past 4 decades. Andrew holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), and received a BS in Physics from Tunghai University. Being a seasoned QA executive, Andrew is confident of doing the right things at the right time and in the right way. He is a living proof of "有女萬事足", literal translation is "now that I've got daughters, everything is complete", in addition to his excellent wife, Susan Su.
Susan Su
Mother of the Bride
Susan has always been a Straight A student. After graduating top from Ming Chung University, in addition to the unbelievable "100% Attendance Awards", Susan started her career in her early 20's as an Executive Assistant to the Chairman of the leading Financial Group in Taiwan. Susan's hardworking, dedication, and pursue of perfection not only were recognized by the management, but have positive impacts on people around her - especially to Christina. Susan is super organized, multi-tasking and energetic; she has such high high emotional intelligence that she always seems to know how to make the world a better place.
James P. Smigie
Father of the Groom
Jim, a proud alum of Bucknell University where he received a BSBA and an MBA, was inducted into the Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame in 1980. He won the 100- and 200-yard butterfly races to pace Bucknell to take the 1964 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Swimming and Diving Championship. In addition, he received the Bison Club Award, given to the athlete who best exemplifies the "winning spirit of Bucknell. Jim is a great photographer, with photos accepted into the prestigious Wilmington International Exhibition of Photography, and is a longtime enthusiast of golf and fishing.
Katherine S. Ward
Mother of the Groom
Katherine has been Executive Director of the Delaware Press Association since 1994 and has served on the board and committees of the National Federation of Press Women. In 2014, she received the NFPW President's Award for Special Service for developing and overseeing the nationwide electronic communications contest. She is a national award-winning editor of numerous books, including the remarkable love story, "Flivverin' With You," by Diane Slifer Scott. Katherine, like Jim, Michael, and Steven, is a graduate of Bucknell University. She earned an MA in English literature at Simmons College and worked for many years in the field of Gifted and Talented education.
Anna Marie Gewirtz
Matron of Honor/RBS
Anna Marie and I met at my orientation at Rutgers Business School on August 12, 2005 - she was one year ahead of my program - we have become fast friend and she has been my extended family.
Anna Marie and her husband, Mike, and their two beautiful daughters Autumn Grace and Julianna Lora reside in Fanwood, New Jersey.
Yachu Chiu
Maid of Honor/Little Sister
Yachu, my beloved baby sister! Even though we have been thousands of miles apart for the past 10+ years - I came to the U.S. 10 years ago to pursue a MBA and have started a new chapter of my life in New York/Florida; Yachu was in Tokyo, Japan where received her Master Degree in Tokyo University and met her fiancé, Tatsuro Mizutani - despite all the distances and time differences, we always hold a special place in our hearts for each other. Yachu loves to read, she plays piano, guitar & bass beautifully, and has a great voice. Yachu and Tatsuro reside in Taipei, Taiwan.
Annie Cheng
Bridesmaid/Childhood Friend
Annie and I have known each other since we were babies - her father, Thomas, and my father, Andrew, were college roommates at Tunghai University in Taichung, Taiwan. Growing up, we were literally like "twins". Although, in 6th grade, we were "forced" to set apart when Annie and her family immigrated to Canada, we have kept close contact for years, and we finally reunited when I came to U.S. in the summer of 2005. Annie works and resides in New York City.
Angela Tsai
Bridesmaid/NYC
Angela and I met at a conference hosted by NYTFA (New York Taiwanese Finance Association) in New York City. I did not recall who the speakers were nor what the agenda were discussed that evening – the best perk I gained from the conference was to have met my lifelong friend. Angela and I have couple favorites in common: yummy food & wines, dancing, concerts, shows, charity, social events, charity, Paul Van Dyk and Tiesto, etc. Angela and Ed reside in Bloomfield, Connecticut.
Alice Hsieh
Bridesmaid/NYC
Alice and I met at a party through mutual friends - do people still meet one another this way nowadays? Throughout the years, Alice has been taking good care of me like a big sister I never had. Alice enjoys Off-/Broadway shows, concerts, museums, culture activities, volunteering, and travelling. Alice lives in Dumont, New Jersey (and she commutes to Wall Street for work 1.5 hours/each way, every day, Wow!)
Melissa Dailey Fairbanks
Bridesmaid/FL
Melissa and I met each other through Steve - they both work at Raymond James in St. Petersburg, Florida, and have known each other for almost 15 years. In my humble opinion, Melissa is one of the coolest girlfriends I have ever had - she is a very active diver (kicking all our guy friends' lazy a$$) and a hardcore Detroit Tigers fan. Melissa and her husband, and their handsome dog, Tyson reside in Lakeland, Florida - she knows Tampa/St. Petersburg like the palm of her hands - and I seriously think she owns the city too!