MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Liwen Williams, SWFCA President
Liwen grew up in Taiwan, China, graduated from Southern Taiwan University of Technology in 2002, with honors in her Bachelor's Degree in English. With scholarship, she came to the Untied State as an exchange student for a year, then with another scholarship, she finished up the second year and earned her Master's Degree in Communication with honors from Pittsburg State University. She moved to Naples, FL in 2009 with her husband Matthew. She is an entrepreneur and a health advocate. She has two young children, a son and a daughter. A member of Southwest Florida Chinese Association. Fluent in Mandarin.
Liwen grew up in Taiwan, China, graduated from Southern Taiwan University of Technology in 2002, with honors in her Bachelor's Degree in English. With scholarship, she came to the Untied State as an exchange student for a year, then with another scholarship, she finished up the second year and earned her Master's Degree in Communication with honors from Pittsburg State University. She moved to Naples, FL in 2009 with her husband Matthew. She is an entrepreneur and a health advocate. She has two young children, a son and a daughter. A member of Southwest Florida Chinese Association. Fluent in Mandarin.
Anne Meyer, SWFCA Vice President
Xiujuan Wang (Anne Meyer), born and raised in Tianjin, China, Anne obtained her MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management from Southern New Hampshire University and worked in the supply chain field for 20+ years before she joined her husband Joe Meyer retiring to Cape Coral Florida in March 2021.
Anne and Joe are married for 21 years, travelled with work in different parts of world, raised 7 rescue dogs and currently have two living with them, Bobo(11) and Remy(2).
Growing up watching her father’s passion and love in painting beautiful landscapes, Anne developed an interest in art at an early age. Even though she chose a different path for her career, her love for art and creation continues, and ultimately started her journey as a fashion designer. She is now a fashion designer by day, a photographer by night chasing beautiful Florida sunsets, a dancer by weekend, and a volunteer every chance she gets.
Anne volunteered at four different charity organizations in the southwest Florida region prior to joining the SWFCA board in October 2023 and accepting the Vice President role in April 2024. Anne and Joe thoroughly enjoy their new home in southwest Florida, and are committed to the community work with SWFCA.
Xiujuan Wang (Anne Meyer), born and raised in Tianjin, China, Anne obtained her MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management from Southern New Hampshire University and worked in the supply chain field for 20+ years before she joined her husband Joe Meyer retiring to Cape Coral Florida in March 2021.
Anne and Joe are married for 21 years, travelled with work in different parts of world, raised 7 rescue dogs and currently have two living with them, Bobo(11) and Remy(2).
Growing up watching her father’s passion and love in painting beautiful landscapes, Anne developed an interest in art at an early age. Even though she chose a different path for her career, her love for art and creation continues, and ultimately started her journey as a fashion designer. She is now a fashion designer by day, a photographer by night chasing beautiful Florida sunsets, a dancer by weekend, and a volunteer every chance she gets.
Anne volunteered at four different charity organizations in the southwest Florida region prior to joining the SWFCA board in October 2023 and accepting the Vice President role in April 2024. Anne and Joe thoroughly enjoy their new home in southwest Florida, and are committed to the community work with SWFCA.
Wendy Kuo, SWFCA Treasurer
Wendy was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan and immigrated to San Paulo, Brazil with family when she was 12 years old and moved to Philadelphia, PA when she was 18. She finished senior year of high school at Hallahan Girl High and obtained her Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Computer Information Science from Temple University. She moved to Florida in 1985 and worked in the banking and accounting field. Now she is working for an audiologist as a staff accountant. She is married to Simon Kwan and has one daughter who works at Moffitt Cancer Cancer and lives in Tampa.
Wendy was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan and immigrated to San Paulo, Brazil with family when she was 12 years old and moved to Philadelphia, PA when she was 18. She finished senior year of high school at Hallahan Girl High and obtained her Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Computer Information Science from Temple University. She moved to Florida in 1985 and worked in the banking and accounting field. Now she is working for an audiologist as a staff accountant. She is married to Simon Kwan and has one daughter who works at Moffitt Cancer Cancer and lives in Tampa.
Lily Tang, SWFCA Secretary
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Renxiang (Apple) Liu, SWFCA Board Member
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(Luo-Chen) Yi Liu, SWFCA Board Member
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John Yee, SWFCA Board Member
Born in Toisan China and moved to Hong Kong at 2 years old. Immigrated to United States at the age of nine. Educated in Boston schools and was a Math major at U of Mass at Boston. Restaurant owner (family) of a successful Chinese 200 seat dine in/ take out restaurant with live entertainment. Owned other restaurants in New Hampshire and Maine. Worked as an Operations manager in later years for major events facility and night club. Speaks some Cantonese.
Born in Toisan China and moved to Hong Kong at 2 years old. Immigrated to United States at the age of nine. Educated in Boston schools and was a Math major at U of Mass at Boston. Restaurant owner (family) of a successful Chinese 200 seat dine in/ take out restaurant with live entertainment. Owned other restaurants in New Hampshire and Maine. Worked as an Operations manager in later years for major events facility and night club. Speaks some Cantonese.
Very Farrell Yee, SWFCA Board Member
Born in Indonesia and educated in Holland. Family moved to Massachusetts in the 60s. Worked in Hospitality as night club bar manager as well as a room captain / wedding coordinator for a major event company in Boston. Retired and moved to Bonita Springs Florida in 2020. Fluent in Dutch.
Born in Indonesia and educated in Holland. Family moved to Massachusetts in the 60s. Worked in Hospitality as night club bar manager as well as a room captain / wedding coordinator for a major event company in Boston. Retired and moved to Bonita Springs Florida in 2020. Fluent in Dutch.
Matthew Williams, SWFCA Board Member
Matthew’s family moved from Naples FL to the middle of Missouri a week before he was to be born. He grew up living around the Lake of The Ozarks and in North East Arkansas. Matthew grew up with the fascination of becoming a Renaissance Man, one who is a Jack of All Trades, but Master of None. He moved back to Naples FL after marrying his soul mate (Liwen Williams), and they have two children, Joseph and Matalyn. They currently live on a homestead in the middle of South Florida with cows, chickens, ducks, tilapia in a aquaponics system, and rabbits in an effort to live and eat healthier.
Matthew’s family moved from Naples FL to the middle of Missouri a week before he was to be born. He grew up living around the Lake of The Ozarks and in North East Arkansas. Matthew grew up with the fascination of becoming a Renaissance Man, one who is a Jack of All Trades, but Master of None. He moved back to Naples FL after marrying his soul mate (Liwen Williams), and they have two children, Joseph and Matalyn. They currently live on a homestead in the middle of South Florida with cows, chickens, ducks, tilapia in a aquaponics system, and rabbits in an effort to live and eat healthier.
SWFCA Advisors
Jerry Ma, SWFCA Founding Member and Past President
Jerry Ma is a retired professional engineer with Florida State Health Department after thirty years of services and is living in Estero. He has a BS degree of Chemical Engineering from San Jose State University and a MS degree in Public Administration from FGCU and has been volunteer in establishing SWFCA since 1993. He is from Macau and graduated from Hong Kong Baptist College.
Jerry Ma is a retired professional engineer with Florida State Health Department after thirty years of services and is living in Estero. He has a BS degree of Chemical Engineering from San Jose State University and a MS degree in Public Administration from FGCU and has been volunteer in establishing SWFCA since 1993. He is from Macau and graduated from Hong Kong Baptist College.
Colin Feng, SWFCA Past President
Dr. Colin Feng was born and raised in China. After graduating from Xian Jiao Tong University in Business Management, he earned both his MA and PhD in Economics from The Ohio State University. Dr. Feng is a certified financial planner with Equitable Advisors, LLC. He has been selected as Southwest Florida Five Star Wealth Manager every year since 2012 by Gulf Shore Magazine and also specializes in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Dr. Feng taught Economics at Florida Southwestern State Community College. He is very active in the local community and has participated in many non-profit organizations in Southwest Florida. He is a member of the South Fort Myers Rotary Club, and is the past president of the Southwest Florida Chinese Association, the Naples Asian Professionals Association, and the Kiwanis Club of San Carlos Park-Estero.
Jingjing Wu, SWFCA Past President
Jinghua Yang Conroy, SWFCA Past Vice President
Dr. Colin Feng was born and raised in China. After graduating from Xian Jiao Tong University in Business Management, he earned both his MA and PhD in Economics from The Ohio State University. Dr. Feng is a certified financial planner with Equitable Advisors, LLC. He has been selected as Southwest Florida Five Star Wealth Manager every year since 2012 by Gulf Shore Magazine and also specializes in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Dr. Feng taught Economics at Florida Southwestern State Community College. He is very active in the local community and has participated in many non-profit organizations in Southwest Florida. He is a member of the South Fort Myers Rotary Club, and is the past president of the Southwest Florida Chinese Association, the Naples Asian Professionals Association, and the Kiwanis Club of San Carlos Park-Estero.
Jingjing Wu, SWFCA Past President
Jinghua Yang Conroy, SWFCA Past Vice President
Judy Wright, SWFCA Past President
Judy Wright was born and raised in New York City and moved to Naples, Florida in 1987. She served as president of the SWFL Association of Legal Administrators and the SWFL Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals, and served on the board of the Naples Asian Professionals Association and the Asian Professionals Association of Southwest Florida. She is also the founder and past coordinator of AsiaFest, a cultural festival in Southwest Florida. Judy attended Carson-Newman College, a Christian college in Jefferson City, Tennessee. She has 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and enjoys volunteering her time with non-profits, horseback riding and martial arts.
Judy Wright was born and raised in New York City and moved to Naples, Florida in 1987. She served as president of the SWFL Association of Legal Administrators and the SWFL Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals, and served on the board of the Naples Asian Professionals Association and the Asian Professionals Association of Southwest Florida. She is also the founder and past coordinator of AsiaFest, a cultural festival in Southwest Florida. Judy attended Carson-Newman College, a Christian college in Jefferson City, Tennessee. She has 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and enjoys volunteering her time with non-profits, horseback riding and martial arts.