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Ruby (Xiao Hong) Lu, CPA, CGA Birthplace & current city of residence: Beijing, P.R. China; Coquitlam, BC. Employer & position: Webtech Wireless Inc.; senior accountant. What’s your favourite memory/moment of the program? It was when I earned the highest mark in “Advanced Corporate Finance,” which was my first CGA course. It made me believe that I could succeed. Who would you like to thank for providing support during your studies? I am very grateful to my former and current employers, my professors, and my friends, who all guided me to pursue my dreams and inspired me throughout the program. Most importantly, I am very fortunate to have the most supportive husband and son. My CGA designation is truly an achievement of my entire family. What’s next? Graduation is not an end—it is a beginning. I have started volunteering as a treasurer at Wideman Education Foundation, utilizing my financial knowledge to help the organization. Who would you like to thank for providing support during your studies? My husband Doug. I could not have done it without his love and support. What’s next? To continue to learn and grow. What do you like to do when you’re not studying/working? I enjoy travelling, reading, and spending time with frie