Hi, I'm Xin Peng(he/him), a resident from West End of Watertown, and I'm elected be next Watertown Public Library Trustee.
Hi, I'm Xin Peng(he/him), a resident from West End of Watertown, and I'm elected be next Watertown Public Library Trustee.
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I ran for Library Trustee because I know firsthand how life-changing a library can be. As the first in my family and hometown to attend high school, college, and graduate school, it was library resources — not something my family could provide — that opened the world to me. I believe everyone deserves that same access to learning, imagination, and opportunity, and I want to ensure our library continues to be a welcoming, empowering space for all.
I ran for Library Trustee because I know firsthand how life-changing a library can be. As the first in my family and hometown to attend high school, college, and graduate school, it was library resources — not something my family could provide — that opened the world to me. I believe everyone deserves that same access to learning, imagination, and opportunity, and I want to ensure our library continues to be a welcoming, empowering space for all.
I work as a full-time Senior Software Engineering Manager at a mental health platform company, and as a part-time Yoga instructor, teaching all-level yoga classes that are open to the community. I've been serving as the Chair of World In Watertown, a non-profit that's focusing on promoting human rights and non-discriminatory practices in the community, and a Human Rights Commissioner for the City of Watertown. I also co-founded Chinese American Association of Watertown, and one of the admin for Buy Nothing Project, where we promote sustainability and community building.
I work as a full-time Senior Software Engineering Manager at a mental health platform company, and as a part-time Yoga instructor, teaching all-level yoga classes that are open to the community. I've been serving as the Chair of World In Watertown, a non-profit that's focusing on promoting human rights and non-discriminatory practices in the community, and a Human Rights Commissioner for the City of Watertown. I also co-founded Chinese American Association of Watertown, and one of the admin for Buy Nothing Project, where we promote sustainability and community building.
World In Watertown (Chair)
Chinese American Association of Watertown (Co-Founder)
Watertown Human Rights Commission
Watertown Unity Breakfast
This year I served as a committee member for Watertown Pride 2025 to make it inclusive and welcoming for all, and organized the first ever Watertown Dragon Boat -- Night Herons, who debuted in the long standing Boston Dragon Boat race in representation of Watertown.
This year I served as a committee member for Watertown Pride 2025 to make it inclusive and welcoming for all, and organized the first ever Watertown Dragon Boat -- Night Herons, who debuted in the long standing Boston Dragon Boat race in representation of Watertown.
As a first-generation queer immigrant, I'm interested in promoting equity and inclusion with a focus on Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) populations and establishing solidarity between AAPI populations and other underrepresented groups. I first became involved in community work in Watertown when I organized a rally at Watertown Square after the 2021 shootings of Asian Americans in Atlanta, then co-established and ran an AAPI committee at my last employer.
As a first-generation queer immigrant, I'm interested in promoting equity and inclusion with a focus on Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) populations and establishing solidarity between AAPI populations and other underrepresented groups. I first became involved in community work in Watertown when I organized a rally at Watertown Square after the 2021 shootings of Asian Americans in Atlanta, then co-established and ran an AAPI committee at my last employer.
Field of Greens
Field of Greens
Big Brother Big Sister of America
Big Brother Big Sister of America
When I'm not in Watertown, I co-lead a crew of volunteers that's growing organic nutrient dense food for people with food insecurity, including Watertown Food Pantries clients. Since 2018, I've been serving as a Big Brother for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts and was nominated as Big Brother of Year 2023. Food and education are essential human rights—without nourishment and opportunity to learn, we cannot flourish. Reach out to learn more how you can help!
When I'm not in Watertown, I co-lead a crew of volunteers that's growing organic nutrient dense food for people with food insecurity, including Watertown Food Pantries clients. Since 2018, I've been serving as a Big Brother for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts and was nominated as Big Brother of Year 2023. Food and education are essential human rights—without nourishment and opportunity to learn, we cannot flourish. Reach out to learn more how you can help!
Did you know many flowers are not just beautiful—they’re delicious too?
Did you know many flowers are not just beautiful—they’re delicious too?
In this Bookmark you can find Pansies, Peony, Hibiscus, Lavender, and sunflowers.
In this Bookmark you can find Pansies, Peony, Hibiscus, Lavender, and sunflowers.
Other common edible plants you might find around Watertown, MA include red clover, and purslane can be added to salads, teas, or desserts for color and flavor, herbs like mint and rosemary, and fruiting plants like mulberries and service berries.
Other common edible plants you might find around Watertown, MA include red clover, and purslane can be added to salads, teas, or desserts for color and flavor, herbs like mint and rosemary, and fruiting plants like mulberries and service berries.
Want to learn more? Check out Edible Watertown or Watertown Community Garden. You can also help feed your neighbors through the Watertown Community Fridge or Watertown Food Pantry.
Want to learn more? Check out Edible Watertown or Watertown Community Garden. You can also help feed your neighbors through the Watertown Community Fridge or Watertown Food Pantry.
I'm proud to stand alongside my fellow candidates,Sheila Krishna for School Committee, and Theo Offei for City Councilor At-Large. Both have been proven leaders for this community, learn more about them at:
https://www.sheilakrishnan4wps.com
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