Tese Wintz Neighbor

Tese Wintz Neighbor is an educator and China specialist affiliated with the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. With an MA in China Regional Studies, she has led educational tours across Asia and served as a Senior Director of Professional Development for the Seattle World Affairs Council. As a seminar instructor and book club organizer for the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA), she has shaped curriculum and discourse on Asian history for 27 years.

Education:

• MA in China Regional Studies, Henry Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington

Her research focuses on modern Chinese history, cultural exchange, and cross-cultural education. She emphasizes immersive learning through travel, literature, and multimedia resources, as evidenced by her recent NCTA seminar "Journey to China: Through Tese's Eyes" (2025) and curated resources on topics like Tibet and Chinese youth culture.

She has authored educational curricula and articles on Asia, supported by Freeman Foundation grants, and collaborated with institutions like the Seattle World Affairs Council to promote global awareness. Her work spans over five decades of U.S.-China relations, including being among the first Americans to visit China after normalization in 1979.

Professional Roles:

• Asian History Instructor, Seattle-area colleges
• Senior Director of Professional Development, Seattle World Affairs Council
• NCTA Seminar Instructor, Book Club Organizer (since 1998)