Wenli began her public accounting career as an intern in 1995 and today serves as the Regional Managing Principal for Baker Tilly’s Northern California region, where she leads strategic growth initiatives, fosters an inclusive and people-centered culture, and champions the development and success of her teams through mentorship and collaboration.
- Served as a trusted advisor to owner-managed businesses, founders, and high-net-worth individuals on tax, business, succession, growth, and wealth preservation
- Founding principal of Baker Tilly’s APAC/China Practice, advising Chinese investors and Asian businesses on U.S. market entry, cross-border strategy, and international growth
- Helps clients align business, family, and legacy goals through change and expansion
- Represents Baker Tilly U.S. within Baker Tilly International, driving APAC collaboration, cross-border opportunities, and member firm relationships
- California Society of Certified Public Accountants
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Tax Section
- Cal State East Bay College of Business and Economics, Advisory Board
- Most Influential Women in Business, Silicon Valley Business Journal (2023)
- Most Influential Women in Business, San Francisco Business Times (2015 and 2016)
- Working Mother of the Year, Working Mother magazine (2013)
- Honored in Diversity Journal’s Women Worth Watching (2011)