Exploring the Neighborhood: Chinatown w/ Wendy Shew of Building Education

Wendy Shew, a San Francisco native with immigrant parents from China, is the founder and Executive Director of the international non-profit organization Building Education (BE). The loss of Wendy's mother early in life motivated her 25-year journey in social impact work. After an early career in aviation, she embarked on a six-year global journey where she taught in rural Thailand and mentored girls in India. Wendy founded BE in 2017 to aid earthquake-affected schools in Nepal, rebuilding four schools and supporting over 600 students. BE has also brought water systems and energy to impoverished communities, initiated a hydroponics project, and aims to uplift rural villages in collaboration with local partners. Aside from her philanthropic work, Wendy is an ultramarathon runner, mountain trekker, fashion enthusiast, and model. Her lifelong inspiration is her father, whose resilience in the face of single parenthood taught Wendy grace, courage, and a strong work ethic. For more information about Wendy and Building Education, please visit: https://www.bebuildingeducation.org/ Meet Wendy Shew!