Published: May 9, 2019

Jessica Yan was inspired to work as an advocate in the social sector because of her family’s experiences.

“My parents are Chinese immigrants who struggled for a very long time before making it in this country,” said Yan, 22. “Seeing our struggles, and the inequity that my community and other communities face, made me a strong advocate for equity for all identities, regardless of who they are and where they come from.”