Xinyu Wu, Ph.D.
Director
xinyuwu@msu.edu
It is a great privilege to work as the Director of VIPP at MSU since September 2015. I am responsible for VIPP's long-term development strategy by providing leadership on all key areas including stakeholder engagement, program design, partnership development, and alumni engagement. I am leading a talented team of highly qualified professionals to increase program participation as well as program diversity. VIPP is now welcoming about 500 international visitors from more than 40 countries for professional development and exchange on an annual basis.
I also serve as the Executive Director of the Michigan Council for Citizen Diplomacy, which is a community-based member for implementing U.S. Department of State sponsored international professional leadership development and cultural exchange program. From September 2018, I took on the co-directorship of MSU Office China Program and play an active role in MSU’s China engagement.
Xiaoqing Chen, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
chenxia6@msu.edu
I joined the VIPP team as a Program Coordinator in fall of 2014 and was promoted to Assistant Director in December of 2023. I design and develop both short-term and long-term programs for international professionals and students and make sure that they benefit from our programs and services.
At VIPP, it is my pleasure to work with professionals from all over the world and from diverse educational backgrounds. I am happy to be a part of the whole MSU community that is dedicated to realizing its World Grant Ideal.
Yanjiang Teng, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator
tengy@msu.edu
It is a great privilege to work alongside talented international professionals at VIPP. In my current role, I assist the director in coordinating the summer school program and support the administration of both short-term and long-term professional training programs. I joined VIPP in January 2019 after I completed my Ph.D. majoring in Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education in the College of Education at MSU.
James Magee, M.A.
Program Coordinator
mageeja@msu.edu
James Magee brings over a decade of practical and professional international experience in both the higher education and non-profit sectors. Before coming to work at Michigan State University, James worked as an Assistant Professor in the Global Business Department at Kosin University in South Korea, and as the Executive Director of a number of small nonprofit organizations.
Bethany Johnson
Fiscal Officer & Office Manager
minierbe@msu.edu
I joined the VIPP team in the summer of 2023, taking on the dual role of Fiscal Officer and Office Manager at MSU. With an extensive background encompassing eight years of financial management, my journey has been marked by a diverse array of roles that culminated in my ascent to a managerial position.
Sloane Barlow
Communications Manager
barlowsl@msu.edu
I am incredibly grateful to be a part of the meaningful impact that is VIPP. I joined the team 2026 to manage VIPP’s communication efforts and strategy. I am excited to share the stories of VIPP to our key stakeholders all around the world.