DISNEY DREAMERS AND DOERS AWARD
December 2016
Deeply rooted in Disney’s commitment to supporting youth and the community, Disneyland® Resort Dreamers & Doers celebrates the power of possibility and recognizes youth who take action to improve their communities,
homes and schools. I received the Disney Dreamers and Doers Award as recognition for my work with Linens N Love, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization that I founded in 2014. See News Article Here
Battle of the books: 1st
2015
The Yorba Linda Public Library's annual Battle of the Books event attracts hundreds of students across the county to participate in a literary competition. I participated in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2015, with our team placing in 1st in 2013 and 2012. The event is an exciting way to bring book lovers together in friendly competition.
Pardon me, inc. Dogs and Cats Rescue
Volunteer (2012 - 2014)
I first began volunteering for Pardon Me, Inc. in middle school. Though I was allergic to dogs and cats, I couldn't stay away from the animal rescue. Getting to know each animal at the rescue was a rewarding experience. Getting to talk to potential responsible pet owners to encourage them to adopt was even more rewarding! I know that my passion for discovering complimenting personalities between dogs and their families helps them find "furever" homes.

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Junior League of orange County Scholarship
APRIL 2018
JLOCC has annually awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving students to help support the JLOCC vision of a community in which health, safety, and education of all individuals are promoted and supported.

FEATURED IN ALLSTATE FOUNDATION'S "GOOD STARTS YOUNG CAMPAIGN"

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Ideasinc Startup Competition - National Top 30 TeamS
September 2020
Competed with team Linens N Love to receive national recognition. Ideasinc is a start-up challenge program promoting and developing an entrepreneurial environment that will bring about significant economic and social development in Singapore.
Manhattan prep law school admissions test scholarship
​January 2022
Received a full scholarship for LSAT test preparation from Manhattan Prep to pursue my law school endeavors in a commitment to social responsibility, legal knowledge, and personal growth. 
County of Orange Certificate of Recognition
may 2018
Commendation for hard work and dedication from Todd Spitzer, Supervisor of the Third District in recognition of academic scholarship achievements.
BANK OF AMERICA STUDENT LEADERS PROGRAM
BANK OF AMERICA STUDENT LEADER
This selective program offers accepted students employment, skills development and service. Students are awarded paid summer internships and participate in a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C. The Student Leaders Summit focuses on skill building and creating a more civically engaged society. 

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YALE-NUS SOCIETY OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH
TREASURER
The Yale-NUS Society of Academic Research (YNSAR) is dedicated to both developing a community of students interested in academia and showcasing excellent undergraduate research. To that end, YNSAR publishes an annual undergraduate journal in the fall semester. We also organize various workshops and events centered on academic research and careers. Volume I of the Yale-NUS Undergraduate Journal can be read here.

Awards and Recognition

East coast enthusiasm

Yale University

As part of my Yale-NUS degree, I studied at Yale in Connecticut, with a US-focus on law and business classes including Commercial Real Estate and Entertainment Law. See my tech & law final paper here.

PLACENTIA ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP
APRIL 2018
One of the biggest scholarships in the district, the Placentia Rotary Scholarship awards thousands of dollars in college scholarships to deserving students who are considered based on their essays, academics, interviews, and leadership in the community.
PRESIDENT's Award for educational excellence
2015
This award recognizes academic success in the classroom. To be eligible, students must meet requirements, including grade point average or, school-set criteria and choice of state tests or teacher recommendations.
LA TUTORS "INNOVATION IN EDUCATION" Scholarship
JUNE 2018
Recognizes passionate individuals who have designed an innovative project that makes a positive impact on the lives of others.
Allstate: we volunteer now GRANT
March 2017
The Allstate Foundation believes that when young people are empowered with the knowledge, skills and resources to be leaders, they can change our world for the better and create healthier, stronger and safer communities. The Allstate Foundation recognized Linens N Love, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization that I founded in 2014, for our work in donating thousands of hotel linens to charities throughout the United States. 
Valencia High School Distinguished scholar
January 2015, 2016, 2017
The Valencia High School Distinguished Scholar Award is awarded to students in high academic standing. An annual Distinguished Scholar Awards Night is hosted in honor of the students' academic achievements.
NORTH ORANGE COUNTY CHINESE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEMBER
Elected to the NOCCCA Board in May 2017 to represent the interests of the association. At age 17, I was the youngest board member to serve in the organization's history.
City of Yorba Linda Certificate of Recognition
February 2018
Featured in city presentation from the City of Yorba Linda for work with Linens N Love. Awarded by Mayor Gene Hernandez.
CaliforNia legislature assembly recognition
MAY 2018
Awarded from Assemblyman Phillip Chen of the 55th District and California State Assembly for the Leadership and Scholarship Awards.​​
city national bank GRANT
April 2016
When we act together, we change the world. City National Bank is dedicated to its community and offered Linens N Love a $1,000 grant in recognition of the student leadership the program brings to the community. When students coordinate donation deliveries and tours of local homeless shelters, animal shelters, and women's shelters, they are taking initiative to make the world a better place.

Learner, leader, dreamer, and doer.

Singapore Stride

Yale-nus College

I am a senior studying Psychology & Global Affairs at Yale-NUS, a joint venture by Yale University and the National University of Singapore. Yale-NUS is the first liberal arts college in Singapore.

Yorba linda public library student poetry contest: 2nd
2015
Students in Yorba Linda are encouraged to explore their creative writing skills and enter in the annual Student Poetry Contest. Winners are invited to an awards night for a live poetry reading and award ceremony.
Yale Law School Justice Collaboratory Scholarship
​March 2022
Received a fully funded scholarship for Yale Law School's Justice Collaboratory to focus on law, business, and technology during the Online Trust and Safety program.

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University of notre Dame
summer leadership seminar 2017
Received a full scholarship to Notre Dame Leadership Seminars, a highly-selective program with an 8.9% admissions rate. Students are encouraged to hone their own leadership capacities by improving their communications and analytical skills. Students receive college credit upon completion of the program-see my transcripts here.

LOVE AND GRATITUDE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR SUPPORT:

About Me

Orange County's Top 125 Influencers of 2021
ARTICLE HERE​
Named one of Orange County's Top Influencers of 2021, featured in the news alongside other top influencers including billionaire philanthropist Donald Bren, Mayor Peggy Huang, and Rivian's CEO R.J. Scaringe.

A Project with Passion: Linens N Love

www.LinensNLove.org

WHAT WE DO

LSAC PLUS PROGRAM CANDIDATE
June 2020
I joined the Law School Admission Council's Pre-Law Undergraduate Summer program as one of 24 fellow aspiring first-gen law students to cultivate a focused and meaningful legal career and hone in on legal writing skills. Successful participants continue to receive support from the program through a $1,000 stipend and fee waiver from LSAC to support our law school admissions costs.

Givewith created a digital campaign that raised awareness for Allstate and WE Charity’s efforts to empower young people to build critical social and emotional learning skills by planning and leading service projects through WE Volunteer Now. My team and I were featured in GiveWith's campaign, which garnered an impact of 242K people engaged, 77% increased awareness, 16.74% Give Action Rate™ on Facebook Video, 99% positive sentiment on all Facebook ads, and $24,000 raised for WE Charity. Read more about Givewith's campaign and Linens N Love's involvement on the case study here.

Valencia High School Student of the month
2015, 2016
Student of the Month is awarded to students in good academic standing and excellent citizenship. Each month, a student is selected and recognized for their positive attributes they bring to the school's community. I received Student of the Month for my active participation in classes and academic achievements.
DISNEY SHINING STAR AWARD
February 2017
Becoming a Shining Star was a life-changing experience as Disney invited me to the resort and spend a day at their educational symposium. Following the symposium was a memorable celebration luncheon. Each Shining Star received a medal of recognition and a $1,000 grant from the Disneyland® Resort. I invested this grant into Linens N Love, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization that I founded in 2014, for future projects.
Multnomah Bar Association Scholarship
​April 2021
Selected by the Multnomah Bar Association Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee to receive a scholarship towards preparing for the LSAT for future law school endeavors. I hope to utilize my legal education to protect and support Linens N Love's growth while using law as a tool to promote social responsibility. 
Yorba Linda WomaN's CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
April 2018
I am one of the two students chosen from my school as a recipient of the Yorba Linda Woman's Club Scholarship. Awarded in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and commitment to community service.

Leadership Experience

The LIST Honoree, Economics
​December 2020
The Conversationa-LIST is an annual awards initiative that honors and exclusive group of Gen-Z'ers across 10 categories who are using their voices for good. I am a 2020 - 2021 honoree in the Economics Category for my work with Linens N Love.
Pacific Symphony
arts x press counselor 2016, 2017
Arts-X-Pressis a summer arts immersion program for 7th and 8th grade students, created by the Pacific Symphony. 150 students are nominated by teachers to come together for 5 days of creative exploration. AXP is designed to produce a nurturing environment in which participants may foster their creativity, grow as individuals and discover ways in which the arts can enrich their lives. 
Winner: Ctrip's global executive mindset contest
JANUARY 2020
Won an all-expenses-paid trip to Shanghai to spend a day at the Ctrip corporate office with theCEO of the largest Online Travel Agency in Asia, Ctrip Group (soon-to-be known as Trip.com Group). Will be a panelist speaker in the March 2020 National University of Singapore Leadership Symposium with keynote speaker, Jane Sun (CEO of Ctrip).
Andrew fraser award
2014
To commemorate Andrew Fraser, a lover of literature, the Andrew Fraser Award was created to recognize one student per graduating class who displayed a passion for reading and deep appreciation for books. I was the only student in the school to receive this award.
FEATURED on THE LIST​
Interviewed and featured on The List, a daily half-hour TV show. The List focused on our work with Linens N Love and broadcasted about our nonprofit's contributions to the community.
Inspirational Entrepreneur Award
With an annual audience of 4 million readers, Travel Daily Media dedicates an annual "Inspiring Women in Travel" award to recognizing leading women in the travel industry. For my work with Linens N Love, I received the Inspirational Entrepreneur Award in Bangkok, Thailand.


Please feel free to follow the Google Drive link to access my letters of recommendation by clicking here. Thank you for your time!


California Roots

disney & Linens n love

I was raised in California, where I founded Linens N Love while in middle school. During the pandemic, I took a pause from college in Singapore to return to California and finance my studies while working with Disney's tech accelerator.

linens n love
501 (c)3 nonprofit organization
  • ​​Successfully collected and redistributed over 47,000 landfill-bound linens to 120 shelters around the world, impacting the lives of over 10,000 shelter residents to-date.

  • Program-managed linen donation campaign end-to-end, including: created partnerships with 50 hotels, coordinated transportation logistics, and grew volunteer community from 2 to more than 500 students globally. Received award-winning recognition from Disney and Allstate.

  • Developed and implemented standardized protocol for donation coordination to be used by every student leader, thus scaling the process from a one-woman operation to 40 overseas branches in 15 countries.

  • Presented and persuaded corporate partners such as Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation and Choice Hotel International to invest in volunteerism, acquiring grants totalling over $30,000 to serve the community. Evaluated grant contracts and negotiated terms with multinational banking corporations.

  • Streamlined privacy policies and persuasive reports for legal incorporation and operation in Singapore and the United States, overseas licensing agreements, and corporate tax benefits.

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
DISNEY ACCELERATOR INTERN 
  • Initiated tech community outreach for the Disney Accelerator to provide 8 participating companies with investment capital and program operations support.

  • ​Facilitated more than 175 relationships and conversations between Disney’s Senior and C-Suite executives and late-stage technology companies to integrate AI, wearables, and AR/VR into the future of entertainment.

  • Researched potential privacy concerns specific to 23 diverse business units for innovative partnership proposals regarding SMS direct-to-consumer marketing.

  • Strategized with 8 participating tech startups across various tactical areas such as privacy policy, IP and branding clearance, business planning, and presentation drafting, resulting in 10 successful publicly-announced letters of intent and business unit integrations.

May Wang

COLLEGEBOARD: AP SCHOLAR
JUNE 2016
With the AP Scholar Awards, the AP Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on AP Exams.​​
George H.W. Bush Points of Light Inspiration Honor Roll
​September 2020
The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Celebration selects 180 honorees from around the world for their Inspiration Honor Roll to celebrate both acts of kindness and service that demonstrate the light that individuals bring to their communities around the world.
Research Publication in Yale-nus undergraduate journal
​February 2022
My research focuses on mask wearing behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. In my paper, I delve into the psychological and legal complications of mask mandates in the form of a preliminary pilot. My work was selected, reviewed, edited, and published in the Yale-NUS Society of Academic Research's journal.
Trials: partnership with Harvard & NYU Law School
​JULY - August 2022
Trials is a unique partnership of Harvard Law School, NYU School of Law, and the Advantage Testing Foundation. It is a fully subsidized summer study program for students of modest means whose backgrounds are currently underrepresented at the nation’s top law schools. In Summer 2022, I will take residence at Harvard Law School to learn alongside fellow Trials students and prepare for a career in law. 
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
BOARD MEMBER, pRESIDENT
The National Honor Society is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. Four main purposes have guided chapters of NHS from the beginning: to create enthusiasm for scholarship; to stimulate a desire to render service; to promote leadership; and to develop character. 

JOHNSON HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT LLC
Business & legal affairs Intern  
  • Evaluated pre-existing contracts for commercial leasing and analyzed 30+ potential risks and implications.

  • Streamlined a commercial lease contract by 50 billable hours,  researching and drafting proposed contract for licensed attorney approval. 

  • Supported negotiations and evaluated Purchase & Sale Agreement, highlighting unfavorable terms while proposing reasonable alternatives that were agreeable for all parties.

  • Initiated and researched pre-departure market information, risks, and opportunities prior to participating in business trips to Texas and to the United Arab Emirates. Submitted executive summary for senior leadership to evaluate emerging market opportunities in hospitality.

University of California, los angeles
Institute on L.A. Media & Politics 2015
From analyzing questions of law and justice with the Chief of Police and District Attorney to interacting with the award-winning staff of the Los Angeles Times, the Institute is a chance to debate and discuss politics with leaders and students from across the region.
National University of Singapore (NUS) Hult Prize competition
first place (Article here)

​​"The Hult Prize competition challenges young people to solve the world’s pressing social issues through creating for-good for-profit startups...  In response to this year’s theme, 'Bold Businesses for a Better Planet', the team pitched May’s startup, Linens N Love... Successful teams will progress through another round until they reach the Hult Prize Finals at the United Nations headquarters in New York, with the overall winner awarded US$1,000,000 to fund their start-up idea." 

Update: In April 2020, we competed in the Melbourne Regionals and were placed as the Top 6 Finalists of over 60 representative nations. Here's the link to our winning pitch!
Lightfoot, Franklin & White - Pre-law program
​​June 2022
One of seven students selected to participate in multiple aspects of the law firm's litigation process, including sitting in on client and team meetings, observing trial lawyers in action, and being trained and mentored by Lightfoot, Franklin & White's partners and associates.   
choice hotels internship grant
March 2017
With more than 6,400 hotels open in more than 40 countries and territories, Choice Hotels offer travelers a wide range of lodging options. I spoke with members of Congress and lobbied for bills pertaining to the hospitality industry, including SB 270 and AB 260.
​UPDATE: APRIL 2017
I wrote an article that was featured in the Choice Hotels Owners' Council newsletter. After the article's circulation, I was named the CHOC Spotlight and "The Future of CHOC."
north orange county Chinese school poetry: 1st
June 2015
An annual Chinese poetry recitation contest is held at North Orange County Chinese School. Students are judged based on tone, proper pronunciation, poise, and technique. North Orange County Chinese School (NOCCS) is a non-profit organization that has been serving the North Orange County community since 1986. Their mission is to enhance, cultivate, and promote Chinese culture within local communities. 
united STATES PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
JANUARY 2020
Received the Gold President's Volunteer Service Award by the Corporation for National and Community Service in recognition and appreciation for commitment to strengthen the nation and communities through volunteer service.
YORBA LInDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP
JUNE 2018
Applicants selected on basis of leadership in projects and activities outside the realm of work and formal education.​

Letters of Recommendation


I am an international undergraduate at Yale-NUS College, a joint venture institution in Singapore by Yale University and the National University of Singapore. As a Psychology aficionado by day and legal researcher by night, I am especially passionate about the synergistic intersections of law, positive psychology, and social entrepreneurship. My passions include leading my team's social enterprise, Linens N Love. We are dedicated to sustainability and benefiting the community through donating cast-off hotel linens to animal shelters, women's homes, and children's centers in need.

Raised in California but studying in Singapore, I’ve experienced the eye-opening nature of having one foot planted in the East and one in the West. Living across continents has ignited my passion for multicultural engagement. I am fluent in English, Mandarin, and Spanish, and am learning Russian.

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California Senate RECOGNITION
MAY 2018
In recognition of scholastic achievement and dedication to being a leader in the classroom and the community. Awarded by Newman, Senator of the 29th District.
FIRST PLACE: 
P&G CEO Challenge 2020
JANUARY 2020

Procter & Gamble is an American multinational consumer goods corporation with trusted brands including SK-II, Gillette, Pampers, Pantene, Olay, Head & Shoulders, and Oral-B. As team lead, I led our team to win the national competition and represent Singapore in the APAC competition. 

See full pitch here.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE INTERN
Developed a revamped social media campaign (Instagram: @BGCTeensOC) to increase teen program attendance. Led project to create workshop for College Bound students that provides the tools to create their own club at school and in the community.

My sister Vivian and I founded Linens N Love, a 501 c(3) nonprofit organization, in 2014. Linens N Love reaches out to high end franchise hotels to request donations of blankets, sheets, pillows, and towels with slight imperfections that were otherwise headed for the landfill due to their lack of meeting franchise standards. These donations go to homeless shelters, animal shelters, women's homes, teen outreach centers, and senior homes. To date, we have donated over 15,000 linens.


Linens N Love believes in sustainability and education. We go beyond typical volunteer grunt work and instead empower our student leaders to coordinate their own initiatives through intensive leadership training summits and mentorship. Students are the ones who learn how to network with hotel professionals for donations, decide which shelters they want to reach out to with donations, and coordinate tours. After every delivery, we embark upon a tour of each facility to gain a deeper insight into the community we're benefiting  to ensure that each volunteer hour is meaningful and impactful for the community and our student leaders. 


My vision is to donate 100,000 blankets, sheets, pillows, and towels. These are 100,000 linens rescued from landfills, and I believe that this mission will someday extend across the United States and Asia after we launch our desktop app in 2020.

US CONGRESS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNITION
MAY 2018
Recognition from the United States Congress House of Representatives from Representative Ed Royce as 2018 Scholarship Awardee.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF CHINESE SCHOOLS
CAMP COUNSELOR
SCCCS annually hosts a summer camp in Bear Bear, California in partnership with the YMCA at Camp Oaks. As counselor, I led students ages 7 - 11 in providing a nurturing environment conducive to trying new activities including rock climbing, archery, riflery, Chinese folk dance, and canoeing. ​
Adecco Finalist: CEO FOR ONE MONTH
June 2021

Selected as a Top 10 Finalist out of 14,000 applicants for The Adecco Group's CEO For One Month competition. As a part of the competition, I underwent an intensive bootcamp to learn alongside top executives in Adecco about leveraging personal strengths, harnessing my leadership styles, developing effective presentations, and producing creative solutions for real case challenges.​

THE PACIFIC SYMPHONY
ARTS X PRESS PROGRAM INTERNSHIP
  • Assist with host institution coordination, communication and mobilization of volunteers and participants in order to help organize the execution of the program
  • ​Develop and execute a social media plan with Pacific Symphony’s PR department
  • ​I was invited to apply for the internship following my experience as counselor in 2016. During my internship, I was invited to speak at the Pacific Symphony Board Meeting due to my experiences as a camper (age 12), counselor (age 16 and 17), and intern (age 17). At the Pacific Symphony Board Meeting hosted at the Westin South Cost Plaza, I represented the program and delivered a presentation to 50+ members of the board. ​Recorded presentation available here.
  • ​Full interview for the Pacific Symphony Summer Program Book available here on Page 13