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Ren Li

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(773) 242-3278

ABOUT Ren Li

Ms. Ren Li is the Principal of Pyramid Academy for Gifted Youth, a community enrichment program dedicated to supporting gifted education in the greater Chicago area. She is also the Co-founder and Board Chair of CFI Robotics NFP, overseeing the college planning and international cultural exchange programs. In addition, she volunteers as a robotics coach, merging her passion for STEAM education with youth mentorship.

Previously, Ms. Li founded and served as President of Cornerstone Education, an organization providing global education consulting, a fully accredited online high school program, K-12 ESL teaching services, and international student management support to public and private schools in Chicago. She holds a B.A. in English Literature/Education with a focus on Teaching Pedagogy from Capital Normal University and an M.Ed. from Wuhan University. In 2000, she earned her MBA with distinction from the University of Illinois at Chicago and spent 10 years as a lead consultant at a leading marketing research firm. She is a member of NAFSA, the American School Counselor Association, the Institute of Multisensory Education, and the International Literacy Association.

An active community leader, Ms. Li has played a significant role in the Chinese American community. She served as Vice President and later President of UCA IL (United Chinese Americans Illinois Chapter). From 2019 to 2021, she served on the council committee for Cook County 4-H, promoting youth development across Illinois. She also serves as Vice President of the Chicago Hubei Chamber of Commerce.

Ms. Li has been deeply involved with the UCA WAVES – Youth Mental Health Collaborative Parent Committee, advocating for mental health awareness among Asian youth. She holds a Mental Health First Aid Trainer Certificate and certifications in Positive Parenting Training and Circle of Security International Training. Her mission is to foster the positive and healthy well-being of future generations.