I have always been passionate about serving my community and spreading knowledge. Having worked as a volunteer research assistant at Stanford and an intern at a Cambodian women’s nonprofit, I witnessed firsthand the crucial issues that Asian women face every day. As a first-generation Chinese-American immigrant who grew up at the intersection of two cultures, I experienced the biases and prejudice that women endure across both cultures. This summer, my internship at Doris Dillon school of Cambodia inspired to take action and found a non-profit dedicated to empowering and educating Asian women and girls.

Project Lotus aims to be an educational resource for women amidst the increasing pressures of societal obstacles and cultural taboos. Through hosting speaker events, creating blog posts and podcasts, we hope to spread the mission and ambition of Project Lotus. Our speaker events bring together Asian women and let their powerful voices and inspirational stories be heard. We invite distinguished Asian women in the community to share their wisdom and advice. Our blogs and podcasts serve as educational resources to empower and educate.  

The lotus, despite its humble origins in the mud, persists to climb out of its shell and blossom brilliantly for all to see. The symbol of the lotus represents my hope for Project Lotus to inspire women and girls to blossom confidently.