I am an advocate looking to address educational barriers that at-risk youth face when trying to learn, and I am currently serving as the Executive Director of the United States Youth Forum.

I previously taught in the Bronx, in the poorest congressional district in the country. Many students in my school faced significant barriers to getting a quality education including (but not limited to) chronic absence, English language barriers, hunger, homelessness, poverty, and non-citizen status.

As an educator, entertainer, and now executive director, my goal is to address these barriers and do my part to help my students overcome them, so they too can earn a quality education like I did. The best way to help students overcome educational barriers is to teach them how to advocate for themselves, and through my ongoing work, that's exactly what I'm looking to do.

As part of my earlier work with addressing educational barriers, I have fund-raised for organizations that I believe have a similar goal. I have also used funds to pay for students to attend development programs that I believe will help them overcome the aforementioned barriers. My work has allowed me to develop a partnership with Meta itself and I was even invited to participate in a round table with its Chief Operations Officer and other fundraisers from across the country and around the world, where I advocated for my students.

I was awarded with Pace University's Ainsley Adams Memorial Award in 2023, in recognition of my work to address educational barriers and promote equity among students around the world.

I’m a student at Johns Hopkins University, a Kessler Scholar, and the founder of Shan He Tong Yi. Driven by a passion for education, culture, and social impact, I founded Shan He Tong Yi, a nonprofit supporting under-resourced schools in rural Yunnan, China. Through creative fundraising, art-driven community engagement, and direct factory partnerships, we’ve distributed 1,150+ art kits, hosted workshops, and curated student exhibitions.

As Director and Design Specialist at S&W Studio, I provide branding and product design services to small businesses, blending cultural storytelling with affordable design. I'm also a Pioneer Research Scholar, recognized in the top 2% by my professor for original research on Byzantine influences in Kyivan Rus.

From mentoring children at The Children's Village to promoting youth activism as a GivingTuesdaySpark Ambassador, I’m committed to service, cross-cultural learning, and creative leadership. Fluent in five languages and always eager to bridge gaps between communities, I aim to be a force for thoughtful global change.

Driven by a keen interest in global healthcare, digital innovation, and venture capital, my entrepreneurial journey led me to found a pioneering AI-driven solution for skin disease detection. Today, this venture boasts a portfolio of medical-grade products, meticulously crafted in an FDA-regulated lab, each catered to distinct skin concerns. Venturing deeper into the venture capital landscape, I embraced a fellowship that has endowed me with a wealth of knowledge spanning sectors like healthcare, energy, and consumer retail. Beyond business endeavors, I'm deeply involved in advocacy roles. I champion campaigns for underserved youth, and in another key role, I actively liaise with US Congress Members, pushing for transformative policy changes that resonate with the needs of the eczema community. Always enthusiastic about collaborations that pave the way for tangible, meaningful impacts.

From an early age, I’ve been drawn to understanding people — how we connect, learn, and find belonging across different cultures. That curiosity has guided me through every experience, from leading student initiatives in high school to studying Applied Psychology at New York University.

At The Masters School, I worked to make our community more inclusive and representative. I founded The Reck Band to give international students and underrepresented instruments a place to be heard, joined the Cultural Task Force to strengthen diversity within school traditions, and helped organize service-based projects through the Purposeful Engagement Program. These experiences taught me that meaningful connection begins with listening — with understanding the stories and perspectives that shape who we are.

Working closely with children, both as a camp counselor and a volunteer teacher, deepened that understanding. I learned the importance of fostering confidence, teamwork, and curiosity — values that extend far beyond the classroom. As I continue my studies and work in service-oriented fields, I hope to use storytelling as a way to bridge differences, connect communities, and make people feel seen, understood, and inspired to create change.