Hugo is a Namibian-American and holds degrees in philosophy and political science. He has lived and worked in China, the United States, Spain, and southern Africa, with professional experience in education, game development, and communications.

Hugo first came to China as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the mountains of Guizhou, where he fell in love with Chinese culture. He joined the CLI team in 2025 as Sales and Marketing Specialist and now leads recruitment for CLI’s Study Abroad program.

He is passionate about helping students discover China, both in the classroom and beyond, and believes that language learning is one of the most powerful ways to connect across cultures.