Director of Academic Advising, M.S. Ed
marco.valadez@dukekunshan.edu.cn
Marco gained an appreciation for higher education and a passion for working with students as an undergraduate student at Texas A&M University. After graduating with his BA he worked for a few years at institutions across Austin before eventually pursuing a Master’s of Science in Education at Baylor University, which he graduated with in 2009. After this he returned to his alma mater and worked with a couple of different departments in the College of Liberal Arts where he both advised students directly and helped the faculty design several new degree options which helped to grow each of their associated programs significantly. Excited by both the prospects of being at a liberal arts focused university and at a startup university he joined DKU in 2021. Since then has since enjoyed connecting with students and faculty from all over the world as well as exploring the community in Shanghai and the surrounding areas whenever he can.
Senior Coordinator for Academic Advising, M.A.
Arianne (pronounced as ar-re-on) received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) and M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of San Francisco (USF). Her interests in academic advising began when she worked at UC Davis as a Peer Advising Counselor and have grown since then! As the Senior Coordinator for Academic Advising, she will help coordinate academic advising for UG students, manage advising systems and records, and provide administrative support to the Director.
Coordinator for Academic Success, M.A., M.A
As the Coordinator for Academic Success, Tina redesigns the Academic Success Program (ASP), delivers academic coaching, and provides leadership in cross-unit coordination to advance student success. She holds a B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature from Shandong Normal University, an M.A. in Comparative Literature from Beijing Normal University, and an M.A. in East Asian Studies from Duke University, where she also completed all Ph.D. coursework in History. Previously, Tina worked at Duke University for over five years in academic advising, teaching, residence life, and program coordination. As a first-generation college student from rural China, she is committed to compassionate, inclusive, and holistic student support.
Academic Advisor III, MSc.
Shuyu Guan completed her master’s degree in Management of Training and Development from University of Edinburgh. Before joining UG Advising Office, Shuyu worked for six years as a senior coordinator in the DKU Global Health Graduate Program. She currently provides advising services to students as well as support to faculty advising, with a specialty in Natural and Applied Sciences.
Academic Advisor I, MEd
Breann Liu received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Human Behavior from McMaster University and her Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology and Education from the University of Toronto in Canada. Before joining DKU, she worked at another university for 2.5 years, where she enjoyed collaborating closely with students and faculty. At DKU, she continues to support students, preparing them for life beyond university and channeling resources within the university and beyond to enhance their academic and career development.
Learning Consultant I, Ed.M
Yuhe received her Bachelor’s degree in Child Studies, Psychology, and Philosophy from Vanderbilt University and her Master’s degree in Human Development and Education from Harvard University. Before joining DKU, she interned at the UNICEF China Office and volunteered with various nonprofit and educational initiatives, contributing to child development and education programs. Through these experiences, she gained hands-on experience in teaching, curriculum design, and program management, supporting both K–12 and college students across diverse educational settings. Yuhe is passionate about promoting student learning, well-being, and holistic development through inclusive, evidence-based practices.
