People
Our Team
The Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is powered by a dynamic team of educators, scholars, and professionals dedicated to fostering cross-cultural connections and advancing global understanding. Through their expertise and commitment, they contribute to the Institute’s mission of bringing people together through education, dialogue, and collaboration.
Acting Co-Directors
Administrative Support
Sands Institute faculty members are leading experts in Chinese language and culture.
The Sands Institute collaborates with researchers and scholars from around the world who contribute to the body of literature on Chinese studies.
The Advisory Board provides strategic guidance and advocacy to align the Sands Institute’s initiatives with its mission. Through its collaborative efforts, the Board fosters partnerships and supports impactful programming.
Current Advisory Board Membership
- Chris L. Heavey, Ph.D. (Chair of the Advisory Board)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) - Tondra De
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) - Honghui Deng, Ph.D.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) - Chase Whittemore, Esq.
Las Vegas Sands Corporation
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)