About Stanny
Stanny Shiu is a professionally trained violinist with over a decade of leadership experience in arts administration across the U.S. and Asia. Her career bridges performance and executive expertise, having managed music and cultural initiatives for both non-profit and commercial institutions. With a strong foundation in event planning, fundraising, donor engagement, and marketing strategy, she has successfully led high-level programs that span continents and cultures.
Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Stanny brings a multicultural perspective shaped by her international experience in the U.S., Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and Macau. Her global network of connections includes leading arts organizations, conservatories, and government agencies. Known for her ability to connect talent, vision, and opportunity, she is passionate about nurturing young artists and building impactful cross-cultural arts initiatives.

Leadership
Executive Director
Bravo! International Music Academy
San Diego State University, UWC Changshu China
Festival Manager
Invitation to Music Summer Festival
Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts
Presenter and Curator
Bravo! Chinese Art Week
UC San Diego
Manager
American String Quartet & Great Wall String Quartet
Executive Director
Great Wall International Music Academy
Beijing
2016-2019
2019
2019
2006-2014
2005-2014
Project Manager
Chamber Music Seminar
Taipei National University of Arts
2001
Musicianship
Violin Faculty, Chamber Music Coordinator
Starling Program
CCM of University of Cincinnati
Violin & Chamber Music Faculty
Junior Program
Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts
Violinist
Hong Kong Sinfonietta
2003-2005
2000-2003
2000-2008
Education
Masters Degree Violin Performance
CCM of University of Cincinnati
2003-2005
Bachelor of Music (Honors) Degree Violin Performance
Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts
1999-2002