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Claudia Lin founded Legacy Maker LLC, after 24 years of working in the risk management, insurance, financial and legal industries. Lin recognized a need for a more holistic approach for businesses and entrepreneurs her founding of Legacy maker while concurrently serving as Senior Vice President at HUB International Insurance Services was a culmination of her vision and approach implementing holistic strategies and precise execution in global insurance programs, risk management, philanthropic giving, and financial planning throughout the world.
Born in Taiwan and raised by a village of strong entrepreneurial women, Lin was inspired by her mother’’s transformation from an introverted homemaker to a well-respected entrepreneur in a very conservative male-dominated culture. Lin’s mother and aunts built a successful fashion & jewelry empire with hard work, intuitive creativity, and a passion for giving the customers very personalized care and excellent services. Lin continues this legacy of excellence, passion, and giving in all areas of her life. Lin is deeply committed to helping others achieve their goals and leave behind a legacy full of purpose and impact. Lin’s pride and joy are her three sons; she resides in Pasadena, CA.
education
Lin obtained her MBA from USC Marshall School of Business and attended Harvard Business School and UC Berkeley and UC Irvine, with “Preparing to be a Corporate Director”, “AI Application and Business Strategy”, and “Financial Planning Certificate” Programs respectively. She obtained her Finance BA from CSU Fullerton.
Accolades
Lin is a member of Forbes Business Development Council, CHIEF (network of women leaders), and board member of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles.Lin was recently listed as LA Top 50 Visionary Commercial Real Estate Advisors in LATimes B2B Publishing, She was also awarded “Best Risk Management Consultant” by Corporate LiveWire London, 2019 and “Most Influential Person” by Global CP Women Shanghai 2019.
She is a frequent speaker on the subjects of Board Governance, Risk Management, and Insurance planning in construction, real estate, and other industry verticals.
Being a passionate music lover, Lin was truly honored to be appointed to serve as a commissioner at Los Angeles County’s Arts Commission from 2015 to 2019.
Claudia continues to support Arts and Cultural organizations, such as Blue Ribbon at The Music Center in Los Angeles, Women Leadership Council, East Meets West Parent Education Club, and served as the president of Harvard-Westlake Chinese Cultural Club.
Lin most recently became one of the core members of Women Leadership in Philanthropy at Asian Pacific Community Fund, as well as the Asian Women Empowered program at the Asia Society Southern California.