CV / RESUME, I-Min Hsiao, Victims Advocate

CV / RESUME

I-Min Hsiao

Contact Information

Position: Deputy Executive Manager
Organization: Association for Victims Support (Taiwan)
Telephone: +886-2-2736-5850 #80
Email: avs226@avs.org.tw
Address: 5F., No. 164, Bo’ai Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100006, Taiwan (R.O.C.) 

Summary

I am a passionate advocate for victims’ rights and judicial reform, with nearly two decades of experience in the non-profit sector. Currently serving as Deputy Executive Manager at the Association for Victims Support (Taiwan), I am dedicated to providing essential services to victims of crime and advocating for their rights. My expertise lies in strategic planning, communication, and coordination, which I leverage to drive positive change in the legal landscape.

Experience

Tsai Jui-Yueh Dance Foundation, Taipei

Board Director (February 15, 2025 - Present)

Responsible for overseeing organizational governance, administrative management, financial accountability, legal compliance, and strategic planning, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s mission to preserve and promote Taiwanese cultural heritage and contemporary dance.

Women's Rescue Foundation, Taipei

Board Director (January 7, 2025 - Present)
Ensure alignment of the foundation’s activities with its mission.
Represent the foundation in public advocacy, fundraising efforts, and stakeholder engagement.

Association for Victims Support

Deputy Executive Manager (May 1, 2024 - Present) 

Lead and manage the organization’s efforts in providing support and services to crime victims.
Advocate for victims’ rights and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance legal protections.
Oversee strategic planning, communication, and coordination within the organization.

Judicial Reform Foundation

Development Manager (2023 - April 30, 2024)
Managed fundraising efforts and donor relationships.
Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance organizational impact.

Office Director (2019-2022)
Directed office operations and coordinated with various departments to ensure smooth workflow.
Managed staff and oversaw project execution.

Director of the Complaint Center (2011-2017)
Led the Complaint Center, handling public grievances and coordinating with legal teams.
Advocated for policy changes based on complaint analysis and trends.

Humanistic Education Foundation

Executive Secretary (2003-2011)
Managed advocacy projects and supported administrative tasks.
Coordinated educational programs and public outreach initiatives.

Education

• Ph.D. in Law (Commencing 2025), Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan
• Master of Social Science in Human Rights (2020), Soochow University, Taiwan
• LL.B. (2001), Soochow University, Taiwan

Skills

• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English
• Strong research and writing skills
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Committed to social justice and human rights

Selected Publications

1. The Taiwanese fighting spirit under existential threat (Taipei Times, 2025.07.22)
2. Why a Human Rights Lawyer Is Now the Defense Minister in Taiwan (The Diplomat, 2024.08.10)
3. Tragic death shows need for reform (Taipei Times, Fri, Apr 26, 2024 page8)
4. Review of Judge’s Individual Disciplinary Evaluation System of Taiwan by International Standards for Fair Trial Rights (Master's thesis, Soochow University, 2020)
5. Positive Obligations to end all Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities──Comment on Penal Judgment No. 574 (2014) of the Kaohsiung Branch of the Taiwan High Court (Taiwan Journal of Human Rights, 2019)