Oral History Interview with Cecilia Birge, August 16, 2020
Abstract
Recently appointed the Acting Assistant Principal of the Princeton High School, Cecilia Birge has also had extensive experience working in local politics, once serving as the mayor of Montgomery township, After emigrating from Beijing, China many years ago, Cecilia currently sees herself as being a Chinese-American as well as a proud democrat. Cecilia has long stay connected with the Chinese communities, citing that she could not have won her former mayorship with just the Chinese support, but would have been equally unlikely without Chinese support. Amidst the pandemic, Cynthia has once again mobilized her connection with the Princeton Chinese Community to fundraise on GoFundMe and donate personal protective equipment (PPE) to local healthcare workers as well as food to students who are on reduced meal plans. The procurement process for PPE was anything but simple as the Princeton Chinese Community members had to make numerous calls to certify their quality. As the summer slowly draws to its end, Cecilia is spending time planning for her classes, which may be conducted in a hybrid model. Nevertheless, she finds time to relax through physical activities such as yoga or even embracing nature by taking a walk around the mountains and lakes of her area.
Dates
- Creation: August 16, 2020
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1 Files
Language of Materials
English
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Geographic
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Topical
Repository Details
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