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Chicago Tribune
11-06-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Andrew graduate Zoe Tseng awarded $10K scholarship from Lighthouse Guild
Zoe Tseng, who just graduated from Andrew High School in Tinley Park, has learned to embrace the many challenges of being legally blind, taking on new activities such as line dancing. Tseng's hard work caught the attention of many teachers at Andrew, but also the scholarship committee from the Lighthouse Guild in New York City. The nonprofit awards scholarships to students with blindness or low-vision who 'have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and perseverance,' according to President and CEO Thomas Panek. In Tseng's case, the scholarship is worth $10,000. In addition to her high GPA and honors and advanced placement classes, she's also been mastering her knowledge and skills in psychology, which she'll be studying at the University of Illinois Chicago come fall. She also received the Rita Brud Scholarship from Tinley Park for $1,000 and the University of Illinois Chicago's yearly scholarship for $5,000. 'I like connecting with others and being able to help them,' said Tseng, adding she loved AP biology and learning about the brain and different aspects of personalities. 'It feels good.' Her extracurricular activities have often centered on that connection. She was a member of the Restorative Circles peer mediation group where she volunteered with an intervention specialist helping students who had gotten into fights, and participated in writing letters to veterans and residents of a retirement community. Tseng also was a Senior Leader at Andrew, and helped start a chapter of HOSA-Future Health Professionals. She also enjoys spending time with friends, riding a tandem bike with her family, reading and making and drinking bubble tea. Tseng hasn't let being legally blind stop her from these activities, but it's taken some doing. 'I wouldn't say it's no big deal because it is,' she said. 'I have to put a lot more effort into it than someone sighted. But I'm happy with how things are going for me. There are a lot of positives.' Tseng was born with cone-rod dystrophy, a genetic disorder that causes progressive loss of vision. She can still see, though everything is blurry and she wears sunglasses because of a sensitivity to light. But she's been working since third grade with Kathleen Redican, a teacher for the visually impaired at the Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special Education, who has taught her to use technology to help make up for what she can't see. So she learned to use the screen reader software called JAWS — Job Access With Speech, as well as VoiceOver on the phone, another screen reader, which uses touch and voice. Redican said Tseng has come a long way from being a quiet young girl to an independent, self confident teen who advocates for herself. 'She's extremely driven, she's motivated, she is one of the kindest people I know,' Redican said. 'She's just so considerate, so thoughtful. 'She has faced many barriers and challenges because of her vision impairment. I just feel like throughout her education, she has demonstrated remarkable perseverance, adaptability and independence.' At Andrew, Tseng received occasional assistance from special services aide Kim Duffy, who, for example, helped her learn to measure materials correctly in chemistry class. Tseng has also drawn, and returned, strength and support from classmates. 'I have the community of other blind students or students with disabilities,' she said. 'I understand what it's like to feel a little different or frustrated that I'm not like my peers.' Her success has been the result of a combination of 'drawing on the strength of those around us and being intrinsically motivated,' she said. Another source of support is more ineffable. 'Having a more personal relationship with the Lord, that's been a really big influence on me,' she said of being a parishioner and helping out at Lemont Church. 'I think the Lord's love is very influential.' Behind it all has been the support of her mother Katie, dad Robert and older sister, Sophia. Even their 11-year-old shih-tzu-poodle, Ginger, has had a role. Robert Tseng, her dad, said the family is continually impressed by Zoe. 'She has an interesting combination of being somebody who's very determined, perseveres through hardships, but also somebody at the same time who can connect with people — she's empathetic,'he said. 'I think that's a very interesting combination. 'Sometimes we scratch our heads … we're not sure where things come from,' he said. 'I think part of it is nature, the way they were born, and of course the people who have come into their lives. We have two daughters and they're each very special in their own ways,' he said. But he added that not being able to focus on a computer screen the way many people do could have been a benefit. 'It's a blessing in disguise,' he said. He said the support of the church, school and teachers have also been a difference. 'She's had some wonderful teachers,' he said. 'They've had such positive influences on her life.' Redican said her former pupil has left her mark on her and at school. 'Zoe has made such a positive impact on my life and the Victor J. Andrew Community,' said Redican. 'I know she will continue to positively impact others she will connect with as she pursues her college education at the University of Illinois Chicago.'
Malaysian Reserve
29-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Callan Promotes Uvan Tseng to Lead Its West Coast Consulting Team
SAN FRANCISCO, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Callan, a leading institutional investment consulting firm, announced today that Uvan Tseng, CFA, has been promoted to manager of Callan's West Coast Consulting team. Uvan will report to Greg DeForrest, CFA, who continues to lead the firm's overall client consulting group and has also managed the West Coast team since 2014. 'Uvan has been an invaluable member of the West Coast team since he joined the firm almost 17 years ago,' said Mr. DeForrest. 'He has a distinguished track record of both partnering with clients and leading coworkers.' In his role as a senior vice president and manager of the West Coast consulting team, Mr. Tseng will continue to work with a variety of clients while managing a team of 11 consultants. He is also a member of Callan's Management Committee and Defined Contribution Committee, and is a shareholder of the firm. He is based in Callan's San Francisco headquarters. 'Callan is a truly special place to develop a career in investment consulting,' said Mr. Tseng, whose team comprises consultants in California and the Pacific Northwest. 'Since joining the firm, I have enjoyed collaborating with long-tenured colleagues to build successful investment programs for Callan's clients. I look forward to continuing helping my team and clients navigate challenges and seize the opportunities presented in this dynamic industry.' Mr. Tseng earned an MBA in finance from Santa Clara University and a BA in business economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Uvan has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation and is a member of CFA Institute and CFA Society San Francisco. About Callan Callan was founded as an employee-owned investment consulting firm in 1973. Ever since, we have empowered institutional clients with creative, customized investment solutions backed by proprietary research, exclusive data, and ongoing education. Today, Callan advises clients with more than $3 trillion in total assets, which makes it among the largest independently owned investment consulting firms in the U.S. Callan uses a client-focused consulting model to serve pension and defined contribution plan sponsors, endowments, foundations, independent investment advisers, investment managers, and other asset owners. Callan has six offices throughout the U.S. Learn more at Media Contact: Elizabeth Anathan mediarelations@ 415-274-3020
South Wales Guardian
29-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Yani Tseng hopes to rediscover ‘passion' at US Open after overcoming the yips
Tseng burst onto the scene in 2008 by winning the Women's PGA Championship and collected all five of her majors in a four-year spell which saw her reach the top of the world rankings in 2011 and 2012. Three wins in the space of five weeks at the start of 2012 were her last to date on the LPGA however – she did win in her native Taiwan in 2014 – and Tseng's slow decline saw her slump outside the world's top 100 in 2017. Tseng stepped away from the sport for almost two full years in 2019 due to a combination of a back injury and the Covid-19 pandemic, and when she worked hard to return felt that her putting woes meant she effectively needed to hole her approach shots to make up any ground on the competition. 5-time major champion Yani Tseng … is right-handed. But the putting has been such a struggle lately that she's now putting left-handed. — Sean Zak (@Sean_Zak) April 24, 2025 After missing the cut in all nine LPGA Tour starts in 2021 Tseng did not compete on the circuit in 2022 or 2023, but returned in April's Chevron Championship, where her switch from putting right-handed to left-handed became apparent. 'I was struggling with my short putts right-handed,' Tseng told the USGA website during a practice round at Erin Hills ahead of the 80th US Women's Open. 'I had the yips.' Tseng began putting left-handed around six months ago and, using that technique, shot 70-71 in a 36-hole US Open qualifier at Arizona Country Club before claiming the only place in this week's field from a five-woman play-off. 'The passion never went away,' the 36-year-old added. 'The past few years I've been disappointed with my performance, but I love golf, I love competition, I love the people. 'I want to prove to myself that I can still be a player at this level. I want to see how far I can go.' If you watched Yani Tseng dominate the women's game more than a decade ago, winning five majors along the way, the sight of her putting left-handed is nothing short of stunning! She had the yips, and the change is giving her hope. — Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols) April 25, 2025 As a past champion of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and the AIG Women's Open, Tseng is eligible for those majors and plans to play them this year, at Fields Ranch East in Texas and Royal Porthcawl respectively. She has been working with coach Kristine Reese from the Vision 54 programme run by Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson, who can count Annika Sorenstam and former Solheim Cup captain Suzann Pettersen among their pupils. 'What I need to focus is inside myself,' Tseng said. 'I need to focus on what I can control, like holding my finish. 'I need to believe in myself. Doubt is the most scary thing. The mechanical and the mental feed off each other. 'Just be yourself, be who you are. Keep looking into yourself and seeing the good things. I tried to be perfect all the time. That's not a way to live.'
Glasgow Times
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Yani Tseng hopes to rediscover ‘passion' at US Open after overcoming the yips
Tseng burst onto the scene in 2008 by winning the Women's PGA Championship and collected all five of her majors in a four-year spell which saw her reach the top of the world rankings in 2011 and 2012. Three wins in the space of five weeks at the start of 2012 were her last to date on the LPGA however – she did win in her native Taiwan in 2014 – and Tseng's slow decline saw her slump outside the world's top 100 in 2017. Tseng stepped away from the sport for almost two full years in 2019 due to a combination of a back injury and the Covid-19 pandemic, and when she worked hard to return felt that her putting woes meant she effectively needed to hole her approach shots to make up any ground on the competition. 5-time major champion Yani Tseng … is right-handed. But the putting has been such a struggle lately that she's now putting left-handed. — Sean Zak (@Sean_Zak) April 24, 2025 After missing the cut in all nine LPGA Tour starts in 2021 Tseng did not compete on the circuit in 2022 or 2023, but returned in April's Chevron Championship, where her switch from putting right-handed to left-handed became apparent. 'I was struggling with my short putts right-handed,' Tseng told the USGA website during a practice round at Erin Hills ahead of the 80th US Women's Open. 'I had the yips.' Tseng began putting left-handed around six months ago and, using that technique, shot 70-71 in a 36-hole US Open qualifier at Arizona Country Club before claiming the only place in this week's field from a five-woman play-off. 'The passion never went away,' the 36-year-old added. 'The past few years I've been disappointed with my performance, but I love golf, I love competition, I love the people. 'I want to prove to myself that I can still be a player at this level. I want to see how far I can go.' If you watched Yani Tseng dominate the women's game more than a decade ago, winning five majors along the way, the sight of her putting left-handed is nothing short of stunning! She had the yips, and the change is giving her hope. — Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols) April 25, 2025 As a past champion of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and the AIG Women's Open, Tseng is eligible for those majors and plans to play them this year, at Fields Ranch East in Texas and Royal Porthcawl respectively. She has been working with coach Kristine Reese from the Vision 54 programme run by Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson, who can count Annika Sorenstam and former Solheim Cup captain Suzann Pettersen among their pupils. 'What I need to focus is inside myself,' Tseng said. 'I need to focus on what I can control, like holding my finish. 'I need to believe in myself. Doubt is the most scary thing. The mechanical and the mental feed off each other. 'Just be yourself, be who you are. Keep looking into yourself and seeing the good things. I tried to be perfect all the time. That's not a way to live.'
Rhyl Journal
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Yani Tseng hopes to rediscover ‘passion' at US Open after overcoming the yips
Tseng burst onto the scene in 2008 by winning the Women's PGA Championship and collected all five of her majors in a four-year spell which saw her reach the top of the world rankings in 2011 and 2012. Three wins in the space of five weeks at the start of 2012 were her last to date on the LPGA however – she did win in her native Taiwan in 2014 – and Tseng's slow decline saw her slump outside the world's top 100 in 2017. Tseng stepped away from the sport for almost two full years in 2019 due to a combination of a back injury and the Covid-19 pandemic, and when she worked hard to return felt that her putting woes meant she effectively needed to hole her approach shots to make up any ground on the competition. 5-time major champion Yani Tseng … is right-handed. But the putting has been such a struggle lately that she's now putting left-handed. — Sean Zak (@Sean_Zak) April 24, 2025 After missing the cut in all nine LPGA Tour starts in 2021 Tseng did not compete on the circuit in 2022 or 2023, but returned in April's Chevron Championship, where her switch from putting right-handed to left-handed became apparent. 'I was struggling with my short putts right-handed,' Tseng told the USGA website during a practice round at Erin Hills ahead of the 80th US Women's Open. 'I had the yips.' Tseng began putting left-handed around six months ago and, using that technique, shot 70-71 in a 36-hole US Open qualifier at Arizona Country Club before claiming the only place in this week's field from a five-woman play-off. 'The passion never went away,' the 36-year-old added. 'The past few years I've been disappointed with my performance, but I love golf, I love competition, I love the people. 'I want to prove to myself that I can still be a player at this level. I want to see how far I can go.' If you watched Yani Tseng dominate the women's game more than a decade ago, winning five majors along the way, the sight of her putting left-handed is nothing short of stunning! She had the yips, and the change is giving her hope. — Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols) April 25, 2025 As a past champion of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and the AIG Women's Open, Tseng is eligible for those majors and plans to play them this year, at Fields Ranch East in Texas and Royal Porthcawl respectively. She has been working with coach Kristine Reese from the Vision 54 programme run by Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson, who can count Annika Sorenstam and former Solheim Cup captain Suzann Pettersen among their pupils. 'What I need to focus is inside myself,' Tseng said. 'I need to focus on what I can control, like holding my finish. 'I need to believe in myself. Doubt is the most scary thing. The mechanical and the mental feed off each other. 'Just be yourself, be who you are. Keep looking into yourself and seeing the good things. I tried to be perfect all the time. That's not a way to live.'
