photographer: jonne lucia op de weegh © | make-up artist: nicky ruisch and amber from art of colors
ruiqi li(she/her)
supply chain manager at proto labs, inc.
about
你好！i’m ruiqi, from changchun—a vibrant city in northeast china known for its beautiful, distinct seasons. as a supply chain manager, i love connecting the dots to bring creative designs to life, ensuring the best partners are in place to turn ideas into reality. when i’m not working, you’ll often find me immersed in the arts, wandering through museums, or discovering new movement studios to stay inspired and active.
what advice would you give to your younger self?
i grew up in a competitive culture that celebrates achievement, yet also deeply values self-reflection and humility. this unique balance has shaped me into someone who is always looking to refine and improve—taking what’s already great and striving to make it even better. if i could share some advice with my younger self, it would be this: embrace the joy of the journey, and remember, it’s okay to step back from letting results or achievements define everything. when you focus on the process, not only does a whole new world open up, but success often finds its way to you naturally. and always know this: you truly deserve every wonderful thing that comes your way—without carrying the weight of comparison or guilt.