ExchangeAlumni Ambassador Program, Ambassador + Public Communications Trainer | Fall 2022 - Fall 2023
#DiversityEquityInclusionOutreach #CulturalExchangeAdvocacy
Under the ExchangeAlumni Ambassador Program EAAP, funded by the Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund grant and partnered with the US Department of State - Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, 1 of 3 Public Communication Trainers to continue the cause to break down barriers against underserved and marginalized communities for international education opportunities. Previously, 1 of 16 ExchangeAlumni Ambassadors to ally together in order to promote exchange programs to historically underserved and underrepresented student populations nationwide. For accessibility and equity, my presentations and workshops served Thai American students (middle school, high school, and college) in-person Los Angeles/Chicago and virtual (nationwide). Grateful to the support of community leaders from the following organizations: Royal Thai Consulate General LA, THAIs LA Non Profit, Thai American Chamber of Commerce CA, Thai American Samakkee Coalition, Thai Unity Community SF, ThaiNow News, Chicago Wat Dhammaram Temple, Wat Thai of Los Angeles, and more.
#DiversityEquityInclusionOutreach #CulturalExchangeAdvocacy
Under the ExchangeAlumni Ambassador Program EAAP, funded by the Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund grant and partnered with the US Department of State - Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, 1 of 3 Public Communication Trainers to continue the cause to break down barriers against underserved and marginalized communities for international education opportunities. Previously, 1 of 16 ExchangeAlumni Ambassadors to ally together in order to promote exchange programs to historically underserved and underrepresented student populations nationwide. For accessibility and equity, my presentations and workshops served Thai American students (middle school, high school, and college) in-person Los Angeles/Chicago and virtual (nationwide). Grateful to the support of community leaders from the following organizations: Royal Thai Consulate General LA, THAIs LA Non Profit, Thai American Chamber of Commerce CA, Thai American Samakkee Coalition, Thai Unity Community SF, ThaiNow News, Chicago Wat Dhammaram Temple, Wat Thai of Los Angeles, and more.
Gilman Scholars UK Overseas Seminars Climate Change Conference, Participant | Summer 2022
#UnitedNationsPriority #GlobalIssues
Sponsored by US Department of State - Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, Institute of International Education, and Gilman Scholars Program, selected to be 1 of 25 Gilman Scholar Alumni to attend the United Kingdom Overseas Climate Change Seminars hosted by Sheffield University to investigate the different facets of the climate change and engage in environmental sustainability priority debates. Together, expanded our understanding of the climate crisis from an international perspective & the global challenges in solving them today.
#UnitedNationsPriority #GlobalIssues
Sponsored by US Department of State - Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, Institute of International Education, and Gilman Scholars Program, selected to be 1 of 25 Gilman Scholar Alumni to attend the United Kingdom Overseas Climate Change Seminars hosted by Sheffield University to investigate the different facets of the climate change and engage in environmental sustainability priority debates. Together, expanded our understanding of the climate crisis from an international perspective & the global challenges in solving them today.
Youth For Understanding, Volunteer + Contractor | Fall 2010 - Present
#USNationalSecurityPeaceKeeping #CulturalExchangeAdvocacy
As YFU-USA JUMP Scholar Alumni (Okinawa, Japan Summer 2008), dedicated to lifelong cultural exchange advocacy and support to Youth For Understanding, an international exchange non-profit. With partners in 60+ countries and a 70+ year legacy, YFU is one of the world's oldest, largest and most respected intercultural exchange programs. Per YFU mission website, hope is to advance intercultural understanding, life-long learning, global competencies, mutual respect, and social responsibilities through transformational exchanges for generations of youth, families, and communities as well as provide merit and need based scholarships for students. Currently, a Local Coordinator with international students and host families in Los Angeles to ensure a positive exchange experience. YFU-USA is accredited and partnered with the US Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. Roles Held: Local Coordinator (2022-2024), Area Representative (2021-2022), Host Family Interviewer / SEE Visit Home Evaluator (2018 - 2019), Student Interviewer / Scholarship Essay Evaluator (2014 - 2018), Alumni Resource Contact (2010 - 2013), YFU High School US-Japan Scholar (2008)
#USNationalSecurityPeaceKeeping #CulturalExchangeAdvocacy
As YFU-USA JUMP Scholar Alumni (Okinawa, Japan Summer 2008), dedicated to lifelong cultural exchange advocacy and support to Youth For Understanding, an international exchange non-profit. With partners in 60+ countries and a 70+ year legacy, YFU is one of the world's oldest, largest and most respected intercultural exchange programs. Per YFU mission website, hope is to advance intercultural understanding, life-long learning, global competencies, mutual respect, and social responsibilities through transformational exchanges for generations of youth, families, and communities as well as provide merit and need based scholarships for students. Currently, a Local Coordinator with international students and host families in Los Angeles to ensure a positive exchange experience. YFU-USA is accredited and partnered with the US Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. Roles Held: Local Coordinator (2022-2024), Area Representative (2021-2022), Host Family Interviewer / SEE Visit Home Evaluator (2018 - 2019), Student Interviewer / Scholarship Essay Evaluator (2014 - 2018), Alumni Resource Contact (2010 - 2013), YFU High School US-Japan Scholar (2008)