Ifang Hsieh
- A Taiwanese, Ifang (pronounced ee-fong) Hsieh immigrated to the U.S. with her family at the age of sixteen. After receiving a degree in computer science and engineering, Ifang started her career as an analyst and later worked as an IT manager responsible for the development of a major bank's online banking software. In 2008, Ifang decided to pursue a career change and spent eight months touring and living in Asia. Writing, traveling, and operas are Ifang's passion. Favorite destinations include Bogota in Colombia, Venice in Italy, the Jiangnan region in China, and Taiwan. Her favorite opera is Offenbach's "the Tales of Hoffmann." Ifang enjoys visiting tea rooms internationally, especially those that provide an eclectic selection of teas and are whimsically decorated.