Kai Guo – SVP, Kiewit Offshore & Fabrication
Kai Guo is a senior executive and strategic leader in large-scale energy and infrastructure development, with deep expertise spanning project development, engineering, construction, and capital deployment. He has led complex, multibillion-dollar initiatives across power generation, decarbonization, hydrogen and ammonia infrastructure, datacenter- linked energy systems, and advanced industrial facilities, operating at the intersection of technology, policy, and finance. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and is a CFA charterholder. In addition to his corporate leadership roles, Kai is actively engaged in community and nonprofit leadership, advancing cultural, educational, and civic initiatives. He brings a global perspective, long-term vision, and execution focus to building durable platforms that create economic value while supporting the energy transition and domestic industrial growth.
Monica Zhang – Founder/C.E.O. at Central Group Mortgage, L.L.C. NMLS
Monica is the CEO/Founder of Central Group Mortgage. Named among National Mortgage Professional Magazine’s “40 Under 40” honorees.Dedicated servant leader with over 10 years of experience in the finance industry.
Forest Rong – Chief Engineer, Electrical Transmission, Vice President, Power Delivery, Underground & Submarine Transmission
Forest is a Vice President within Power Delivery of Kiewit Engineering Group Inc., and provides overall management, supervision, and leadership for the performance of Underground and Submarine Transmission business. He has 25 years of experience in project management, engineering management, and business process management for Engineering and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for investor-owned utility and private developer clients both domestically and internationally.
Mr. Rong graduated with a Bachelor of Electrical Insulation and Cables from Harbin Institute of Electric Technology in China in 1995 and a Master of Engineering from McMaster University in Canada in 2001. He is currently a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of California and Ohio of US and in the province of Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario of Canada.
Forest is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), and International Council on Large Electric Systems (Cigre). As a subject matter expert (SME) in the Underground and Submarine Power Transmission industry, he has made many presentations and provided training courses in various industry and technical society conferences, participated the development of multiple industry standards including IEEE standard 1793-2012 and 1727-2013, and was an author of the “Underground Transmission Cable System Construction and Installation Practices Manual” published by Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in 2010.
Jing Zou – Instructional technologist and application administrator, UMKC
Jing holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from University of Missouri – Kansas City, she is an instructional technologist and application administrator with 10+ years of experience leading technology-enabled projects in higher education. Proven track record of optimizing digital learning environments, refining processes, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver data‑driven outcomes. Adept at managing platform integrations, analyzing usage data, and providing strategic support to leadership.
Kevin Wu – Senior Discoverability Manager – VML
Kevin Wu has been volunteering for the Kansas City Chinese American Association (KCCAA) since 2019 and is currently serving as the Secretary & Executive Board Member. Professionally, Kevin is a Senior Discoverability Manager in VML, one of the world’s leading 4A Advertising Agencies and the world’s largest creative agency under the WPP group. He has over 10 years of experience in advertising & marketing, specializing in SEO & SEM, and serving as a strategic lead for key global clients, including Hikvision, Nestle, John Deere, and Phillips 66. Kevin is a member of AMA (American Marketing Association), AAF(American Advertising Federation).