Michael was born in Guangzhou, China and went to high school in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from NYU. After graduating from NYU, Michael began working for his family’s fish feed manufacturing business, where he faced new managerial challenges beyond what he learned in college. Over the past 16 months, he has worked in various roles and was an associate in the ESG department, overseeing high-impact sustainability projects. His short-term goal is to work at an ESG consulting firm, specifically related to environmental and sustainability considerations. Ultimately, he plans to improve sustainability and corporate management in his family business.