Born in China and immigrated to San Francisco at 15, Tong is a testament to adaptability and perseverance. 

Tong is the founder of an international tech consulting firm Congi Technology Parters that connects Chinese engineers with American companies, enhancing industry efficiency and offering cost-effective solutions through improved cross-cultural collaboration. Driven by a passion for fostering better Sino-US relations, Tong advocates for stronger international collaboration and understanding. Alongside her entrepreneurial and advocacy efforts, Tong is Miss Asian California 2024, and a Fundraising committee member at CINGS (China Institute Next Gen x Serica, founded by Hu Shih 胡适, the father of the modern China education system ), exemplifying her commitment to cultural exchange and community engagement. She holds a dual degree in Computer Science and Mathematics at Columbia University and works as an engineer at a large enterprise software company in Silicon Valley.