The Forum for World Education (FWE) is proud to celebrate Board Member Edith Shih, who was recently featured in a powerful profile by Teachers College, Columbia University, titled “Creating the Ripple Effect.”
The article highlights Ms. Shih’s unwavering commitment to global education equity through mentorship, philanthropy, and leadership. Since 2012, she has established multiple scholarships supporting over 30 master’s and doctoral students from Asia—many of whom are now actively transforming their local communities through education, policy, and mental health initiatives.
“I want to bring scholars along and open doors, and many donors are very prepared to walk along with them… we learn from the scholars too.” — Edith Shih, via Teachers College News
As Executive Director and Company Secretary of CK Hutchison Holdings and a dedicated TC Trustee since 2010, Ms. Shih’s efforts represent the very best of cross-sector leadership—bringing together education, business, and global citizenship.
FWE congratulates Ms. Shih on this well-deserved recognition, and proudly shares in her mission to empower future generations of international leaders.
Read the full article on the Teachers College website
Original article written by Morgan Gilbard. Published by Teachers College, Columbia University on June 25, 2025.
