In support of breast cancer awareness month, I hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser "pink out" for the student section of a football game. I realized that reposting real world issues on Instagram didn't necessarily change the root of an issue, by encouraging only a surface level form of awareness. This led me to dive deep, and long for a solution which would truly impact the community; by researching Bay Area local organizations and discovering practical fundraising methods. I wanted real-life results to emerge from awareness, not hearts on social media. Being Co-President of Student Athlete Council, I felt obligated to do more than simply encourage people to dress in pink colors. I wanted to make changes that would directly benefit those struggling in my community.

My goal was to reach out to those at my school, alongside people in the community, hoping for their support. That's when I contacted HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, an organization that provides products and services for breast cancer survivors who occupy the Bay Area. The fundraiser also demonstrated my collaboration with the American Cancer Society. We were able to arrange a booth for a HERS representative at an early October football game. Instead of gaining artificial awareness, the fundraiser provided funds for local survivors. By selling pink t-shirts, adorned with the words "HOPE LOVE CURE", my hard work was met with raising roughly $2000. All proceeds were donated to the foundation. These funds contributed to wigs and head coverings for hair loss, compression garments for lymphedema, and post-operative products.

Radical Play is at the forefront of a groundbreaking movement, blending games and public humanities to explore, engage, and empower communities. As a Research Fellow, I'll dive into the dynamic intersection of gaming, technology, education, and social impact within Radical Play's research lab and afterschool program. I can't wait to embark on this journey of discovery, creativity, and meaningful play.

Focus on organizing both internal and external club activities. Reach out and coordinate event guests (speakers), increase overall club engagement, organize events. Spring 2024 Semester: hosted 2 events

To recognize and celebrate Black history month and the start of Women's month in March, YA4C created a space to share stories of beautiful young Black women and amplify their voices so they can find comfort within their skin color, "Comfort with Color". We made sure to continue to amplify Black youth from behind the scenes, and are proud to say that this campaign was shot, styled and directed entirely by Black teenagers.

The "Honor Our Heritage" campaign was formulated by passionate youth leaders wanting to embrace their Asian-American culture to honor AAPI (Asian-American Pacific Islander) Heritage month May. YA4C set out on a search for local AAPI youth wanting to share their cultural wear and help educate others of the importance the clothing has to their culture. We were able to bring together 8 students of 3 different AAPI heritage backgrounds to ask them what their culture means to them.