Capella Cao writes, translates, and publishes books shaped by cross-cultural experience, language, and story. Born and raised in China, she earned her BA in English in China, her MA in International Culture in Japan, and her MBA in the United States. Her career has crossed international business, financial services, nonprofit work, and public service. Inspired by the regenerative landscape of Upstate New York, she founded Pine Bush Publishing to release “seeds” that connect people through culturally rich stories and voices. Her debut release as publisher and translator, Wu Lou by Lu Xinhua, received a 2024 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award. Her upcoming original work, Wings & Roots: Wisdom from a Forgotten Garden, is a meditative, illustrated tale weaving nature-inspired Chinese proverbs with themes of resilience, healing, and belonging.​