Anji Sauv Clubb

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | anjiclubb.viewbook.com | anji.clubb@post.harvard.edu

Summary

Public policy, urban planning + design, and film professional leading a documentary filmmaking project on urbanization
in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Five years non-profit sector experience in public policy advocacy and grantmaking in the US
and China. American with 10+ years experience living and working in Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong. Fluent in Mandarin
and cross-cultural communication with a wider background in the arts and international development.
Education

Harvard Graduate School of Design

Masters in Urban Planning

Cambridge, MA
2012-2014

Georgetown University, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service

Bachelors in International Relations/Asia Studies

Washington, DC
2004-2007

Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Summer Film School

Classes: The Documentary Camera; Producing the Documentary

Boston, MA
Jun 2014

Peking University, School of International Studies

Visiting Student of Chinese and US-East Asia Relations

Beijing, China
2005-2006

Skills

Mandarin Chinese: Excellent speaking and reading skills (simplified & traditional)
Proficient in GIS, After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator
Work Experience

Nomad Meets the City

Igg.me/at/nomadmeetsthecity
www.nomadmeetsthecity.com
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Director/Producer/Editor/Sound/Assistant Cinematographer
Jul 2014-Present
Leading a team of five to produce a feature-length documentary project on urbanization and cultural change in modern
Mongolia. At incredible rates, Mongolian society is shifting away from a millennia-old traditional nomadic culture towards
a sedentary, urban lifestyle around an industrialized and globalized economy. Through the lenses of individuals living the
transition, the film will illuminate what this trajectory means for the city, its residents, and Mongolian culture.
Aeon
Cambridge, MA
Co-founder
Sep 2013-Present
Conceived of and designed Aeon, a time-balancing mobile app shortlisted in the Harvard Business School start-up
competition Pitch in 2013. Holistic, visually inspiring, and privileging flexibility over linearity, Aeon innovatively
combines the calendar and to-do list in one, and helps find time for the important things in life. With a basis in
neuroscience, Aeon helps the user perform more effectively by alternating periods of focus time and valuable downtime
throughout the day.
Aecom
Hong Kong, China
Urban Design Intern
Jun-Jul 2013
Led team of 8 interns in design challenge for the Hong Kong Island neighborhood, Kennedy Town. Produced
comprehensive urban design plan, materials, and presentations.

China Sustainable Energy Program, The Energy Foundation

San Francisco, CA
Program Associate
Feb 2010-Jul 2012
Supported overall program management. Processed funder proposals, projects, and reports across all programs,
including Sustainable Cities. Mentored Beijing-based program associates, acclimating them to work processes and
organizational culture.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Washington, DC
China Programs Associate
Sep 2007-Jan 2010
Led programmatic site visits to China grantees and evaluated project implementation. Managed comprehensive
processing of China grant portfolio valued at US$3 million. Prepared periodic reports for funders. Coordinated logistics
and provided support for staff and Chinese partners at international meetings.
Beauty4
Taipei, Taiwan
Member
Aug 1999-Feb 2002
Member of EMI Taiwan all-female pop group Beauty4. Released one album and recorded four music videos. Performed
at various venues, guest appeared on TV and radio shows. Interviewed for various prominent newspapers and magazines.
Substitute-hosted radio show and TV entertainment news updates in Chinese.
Extracurricular activities

Arts Council of Mongolia

Volunteer

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Feb 2015-June 2015

San Francisco Animal Care & Control

Volunteer

San Francisco, CA
2011-2012

Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon

Finisher. Raised $2800 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Philadelphia, PA
July 2009

Honors & Awards

Winner, with class Student Project Award, Massachusetts American Planning Association, 2014
1st Place Winner Peking University Chinese Speech Competition for Foreign Students, Beijing, China (12/05)
1st Place Winner 4th Annual Chinese Bridge Speech Competition, Washington, DC (04/05)
1st Place Winner Rotary Chinese Speech Competition, Taipei, Taiwan (08/98)
Winner Montgomery College Mark Curtis Award for redesign and revitalization of the student newspaper (05/03)

Hobbies & interests

Enjoyer of Yoga, Singing, Dance, Languages, Animals, Documentaries, Filmmaking, Urban Design