Hill Research CEO Dr. Louise Ruihua Liu Honored as International Business Leader at Witherspoon Gala 2025

The Witherspoon Institute (WIN), partnering with the New England Chinese American Alliance (NECAA), hosted its 19th Anniversary Celebration and 2nd Annual Witherspoon Gala at the Boston Public Library, Roxbury Branch on September 22, 2025.

International Business Leader Award

The event celebrated excellence across education, literature, arts, business, and community leadership. Dr. Louise Ruihua Liu, CEO of Hill Research, received the International Business Leader Award, recognizing her “pioneering leadership in advancing AI-driven biostatistics and clinical trial innovation,” along with her efforts in bridging science, culture, and community empowerment.

Gala Highlights

The gala honored distinguished individuals across multiple categories including:

Education & Literacy
Arts, Culture & Community
Performing Arts
Culinary Arts
Literature & Books
Business & Leadership

Looking Forward

The event concluded with a statement from organizers: the gala represented not merely celebration but “a promise: to ensure that education, arts, and culture continue to illuminate the future for generations to come.”