Hobbies and interests
Singing
Dance
Psychology
Travel And Tourism
Health Sciences
Global Health
Clinical Psychology
Medicine
Reading
Academic
Self-Help
Neuroscience
Anthropology
Adventure
Travel
I read books multiple times per week
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My life experiences, both in my childhood and during my time in America, have profoundly shaped my passion and commitment to health advocacy.
While at Harvard, I became deeply involved with the Foundation of International Medical Relief of Children. This organization focuses on improving adolescent physical and mental health. Through leading the Harvard Chapter of FIMRC, I gained valuable insights into the challenges faced by adolescents in accessing mental health resources, both locally and internationally.
This past summer, I took my commitment to the next level by working as a research fellow for the Shamiri Institute in Kenya. I am involved in developing a tiered lay-psychotherapy model that will enable youth to access high-quality mental health care, a project that aligns perfectly with my long-term goals.
Since May 2021, I've been involved in mental health advocacy in Vietnam. I've worked as a mental health counselor and volunteer, providing language education and counseling to child victims of abuse. I also designed and implemented a 4-week mindfulness-based program aimed at enhancing the psychological and emotional well-being of children.
This fall, I will be pursuing a Master's in Global Health and Development at University College London (UCL). As a first-generation student, scholarships play a crucial role in enabling me to pursue my post-graduate studies. Your support would make a significant difference in covering my tuition, room and board, and living expenses while I undertake this transformative journey in London.
Thank you so much!
Education
King's College
Master's degree programMajors:
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Psychology, General
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Minors:
- Psychology, General
GPA:
4
Harvard College
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Neuroscience
Minors:
- International/Global Studies
GPA:
3.9
Piedmont Hills High
High SchoolGPA:
4
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Medicine
- Psychology, General
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Career
Dream career field:
Medical Practice
Dream career goals:
Physician and Global Health Practitioner; Pediatric Neurologist
Editorial Intern
Saigoneer2023 – Present1 yearStudent Intern/ Medical Assistant
Alameda Neurology Office2018 – 20224 years
Sports
Badminton
Varsity2017 – 20181 year
Research
Neuroscience
Macklis Lab — Student Research2018 – 2022Clinical Psychology
Shamiri Institute — Research Associate2020 – PresentPublic Health
The Partnership of Health Advancement in Vietnam — Research Intern2022 – 2023
Arts
Harvard Asian American Dance Troupe
DanceHorizon 2020, Eastbound Fall 20212019 – 2022
Public services
Volunteering
One Body Village Canada — Volunteer Teacher/ Mental Health Counselor2021 – PresentPublic Service (Politics)
CovEducation: Continuing K-12 education in the US during the COVID-19 outbreak — National Chief Engagement Officer: Collaborated with 15+ other founding members to pair 4200+ undergrad and graduate mentors with 3800+ low-income K-12 students whose education is affected by COVID-19 school closures. • Lead a team of 45+ members to organize 10+ Speaker Series talks, a virtual CovEd College Fair featuring a 100+ college student reps, a two-day Career Exploration Conference featuring 45 professionals and 40+ career fields, and 2 two-day College Application Fairs reaching over 4000 K-12 students, undergraduates, families, educators, and community members.2020 – PresentPublic Service (Politics)
Harvard Medicine, Education, and Development for Low-Income Families Everywhere — Director of Fundraising2019 – 2020Advocacy
Pediatrics Overflow Planning Contingency Network — Equity Administrator: Collaborate with social media team to collect facts/statistics about health care disparities, promote educational events that address anti-racism, intersectionality, and a critical awareness of our positionality in the national pediatric community.2020 – 2020Advocacy
Harvard Foundation of International Medical Relief of Children — President & Director of Global Health Education and Advocacy: Organize local global health advocacy campaigns advocating for child and maternal health; initiate and direct the planning of the first-ever Global Health Equity Conference in spring 2021.2019 – 2022
Future Interests
Advocacy
Politics
Volunteering
Philanthropy
I Can Do Anything Scholarship
In the future, I plan on actualizing my dream of becoming a global mental health researcher, health equity advocate, and physician who travels the world to create impactful mental health and well-being interventions for many people in underresourced communities worldwide.