Teresa Hsiao is the co-creator, writer and executive producer of AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS. Teresa has written for shows such as AMERICAN DAD, FAMILY GUY, FRESH OFF THE BOAT, and BLACK MONDAY. She has developed television pilots for Sony, 20th Century FOX, Warner Horizon, and currently has a feature in development at Lionsgate.

Originally from Boston, Teresa graduated from Harvard with a degree in Economics. Her funniest job to date was the summer she spent at Lehman Brothers in 2006; a year and a half later, Lehman went bankrupt and triggered a $700 billion government bailout (Teresa saw no signs of impending disaster). She currently resides in Los Angeles.