Hunghsi Chao Ph.D., Regional Director, East Asia, has worked in cultural agency, institute and non-profit organization of cultural heritage conservation, and education for two decades. Hunghsi joined WMF at the Headquarters in New York City in 2013. He has participated in numerous conservation and advocacy projects in Türkiye, China, India, Mongolia, Japan, South Korea, Nepal, and Bhutan among other countries in East Asia. His projects received numerous local and international recognition, including UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation and The Best in Heritage’s “Project of Influence” Award. Hunghsi earned his MS and PhD in Building and Planning from Taiwan University and received MS in Historic Preservation from Pratt Institute in New York, USA.

Otgonsuren Dugarsuren is a currently serving as the Director of the Choijin Lama Temple Museum, a position she has held since 2010. With nearly two decades of experience in the arts and heritage sector in Mongolia, she previously worked at the National Art Gallery of Mongolia from 2006 to 2009, contributing to national cultural programming and public engagement.

Otgonsuren has pursued a diverse and interdisciplinary academic path. She is currently undertaking doctoral studies in Cultural Research at the University of Culture and Arts, deepening her expertise in heritage and cultural policy. She holds a Master’s degree in Management from the Academy of Management (2007–2009), a Bachelor of Laws from the National University of Mongolia’s Law School (2014–2016), and a Bachelor’s degree in German Linguistics and Translation from the University of Humanities (2001–2005).
Her background in museum leadership, legal studies, and cross-cultural communication enables her to bring a holistic perspective to the preservation and promotion of Mongolia’s cultural heritage.

Elizabeth Lee serves as Vice President for Programs and Development for CyArk. Her expertise includes developing international partnerships in support of technology driven solutions for cultural heritage protection, education, and appreciation. Originally trained as an archaeologist with excavation experience in Turkey and Hungary, Elizabeth has been applying 3D technologies to the cultural field for two decades. She has extensive experience in working with foreign governments and local communities including cultural ministries and the United Nations Educational Cultural and Scientific Organization (UNESCO). Elizabeth is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley.  She serves as an advisory board member for the Oxford Brookes Endangered Wooden Architecture Programme and is a member of the US Chapter of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). She is a past winner in the South by Southwest (SXSW) Eco Place by Design competition. 

Odgerel’s career in the arts began in October 2002 with the Arts Council of Mongolia (ACM), where her dedication and talent quickly led to a series of leadership roles. She was hired in January 2003 as Fundraising Coordinator and Curator of the Red Ger Art Gallery. Since January 2016, she has served as Executive Director of ACM.

Through her work at ACM, Odgerel has developed deep expertise across both traditional and contemporary arts, while cultivating strong partnerships with leaders in government, business, civil society, and philanthropy in Mongolia and internationally. She has played a pivotal role in fostering a new culture of philanthropy in Mongolia, particularly in the arts and cultural heritage sectors.
Odgerel has demonstrated exemplary leadership and vision on both national and international levels. She is not only an effective arts administrator but also a thoughtful and creative force, using the arts as a lens to explore and express pressing issues of humanity. Her passion extends beyond production and programming—she actively engages with the creative process, driven by curiosity and a strong sense of cultural responsibility.

She also initiated and continues to direct the Ulaanbaatar International Media Art Festival, launched in 2016, which has since become a dynamic platform for innovation and dialogue in the arts.