About our team

Ken Crossley

Kane Krasley

Chair of the Board of Directors​

Chairman of the Council

He served as the Chair of the Performing Arts Program at Brigham Young University for many years and has over 30 years of experience in cultural production. Since joining the US-China Cultural and Arts Exchange Association in 1999, he has been committed to establishing the association's social values ​​and making it an experienced and trustworthy organization.

Mr. Crossley had been as the Chair of Performing Arts Series in Brigham Young University where he served as the producer for 30 years. He joined Sino-American Culture & Performance Exchange Association since 1999 with the vision and drive to improve upon our Arts Organization, and focused on developing the organization with experience and integrity.

Molly Chen

Vice President/Artistic Director
Vice President/Artistic Director

A renowned Canadian coloratura soprano, vocal educator, and member of the Canadian Chinese Professionals Association (CPAC). Vice Chair of the Organizing Committee for the Montreal, Canada division of the 2021-22 Global "Culture China - Water Cube Cup" Chinese Song Competition. Awarded the title of "Best Mentor and Judge." Featured in the global edition of *China Women* magazine in 2008.

Mrs. Chen is a Famous Canadian Coloratura Soprano and Vocal Educator; a member of CPAC; Vice Chairman of the Committee at Global "Cultural China-Water Cube Cup" Vocal Competition in Montreal, Canada (2021-22) awarded a title of "The Best Mentor and Judge". She was on the magazine of "Women of ChinaPublished worldwide.

Sean Steiner

Jean Stéphane

CEO/Piano Competition

Director of the Utah International Youth Piano Competition

A senior pianist, professor of piano at Weber University, and touring artist of the world piano concert, he is in charge of organizing the Utah International Youth Piano Competition.



A senior piano music artist, serving a piano professor in Weber State University. Now he is in charge of the administrative work for Utah International Youth Piano Competition. Sean brings his years of experience and music skills to the forefront in helping our organization grow and succeed.