Michael has a background in humanitarianism, public policy, human rights advocacy and community engagement. He has worked and volunteered with diverse multinational organizations such as the Red Cross, Plan International and a China based global law firm. Michael writes extensively on policy issues and current affairs. He holds an Msc in Management Science in Global Affairs from Tsinghua University where he was a Schwarzman Scholar, and a BA in Ethics and Politics from Bard College Berlin. Michael enjoys reading, writing and playing soccer.