Meixin (‘Mei’) Yuan is a dedicated academic professional currently serving as a Graduate Student Instructor Consultant at the University of Michigan, while also working as a Consultant for miLEAD Consulting. With extensive experience at Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, Meixin has co-led the Taubman Pathways Program and contributed as a Graduate Student Research Assistant on various significant projects. Previous roles include Co-Instructor for multiple GIS courses, where expertise in geospatial analysis with ArcGIS Pro and Python was developed, and internships focused on community engagement and landscape architecture. Meixin holds a Ph.D. in Urban Informatics and has obtained multiple degrees from the University of Michigan, including an MS in Big Data Analytics and a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning, as well as a Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture from Northwest A&F University.