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For me, advocacy goes beyond raising awareness. From supporting neurodivergent individuals and families to mobilizing young volunteers and honoring veterans, my work centers on bringing people together and giving overlooked voices the attention they deserve.
Launched Rhythmiq, an AI-powered dance-learning app designed to make movement, music, and creative expression more accessible and engaging for neurodivergent individuals.
Spoke at the UN's "Tech for Good" side event during the annual High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York City, sharing how AI, music, and creative education can make learning more accessible for neurodivergent individuals.
Led and organized a holiday celebration for autistic children and their families as chair, creating opportunities for connection, friendship, and belonging.
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Hosted a charity concert -- roughly 100 in attendance -- celebrating children autistic performers and bringing families, volunteers, and community members together through music and shared purpose. Interviewed by several local media outlets.
As Volunteer Chair and Co-Host, working with educators such as Lisa Chen, I helped organize an independent charity concert supporting autistic children and families, raising approximately $20,000.
Feb 2026
Delivered a talk at TEDxUniversityHighSchool at Irvine City Hall -- examining the employment barriers faced by autistic adults and advocating for workplaces that embrace neurodiversity.
Feb 2026
2025
I served as one of four hosts for a commemorative event honoring the Flying Tigers and their legacy of Chinese-American cooperation during World War II. I introduced distinguished guests, including Flying Tigers veteran Mel McMullen, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and local elected officials, helping bring generations together to remember this shared history.
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