A young voice learning to work across rooms, cities, and borders.
How do United Nations climate advocacy, global conversations, field research, Model UN, and civic work become ways to understand how policy choices shape real lives?
United Nations climate advocacy
Michelle hosted a panel and gave two speeches at an official United Nations climate meeting in Bonn: UNFCCC SB 62.
- Official UN video: Hosted a panel of speakers
- Official UN video: Data-driven youth advocacy
- Speech script: Data-driven youth advocacy
- Official UN video: Artificial intelligence against climate change
Pre-College International Relations at Tufts University
A 2026 summer program focused on diplomacy, global affairs, civic leadership, public institutions, and college-level research.
The Globe Anew podcast
An international-affairs interview podcast founded and hosted by Michelle. Researchers, advocates, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers discuss the ideas shaping our world.
Field research in Indonesia
Grassroots journalism with Kampung Halaman explored the domestic care work of village women in Yogyakarta.
Model UN: awards and leadership
Awards, conference roles, MiniMUN outreach, and school chairing gathered into one record.
- Model United Nations Honorable Mention at Santa Clara Valley Model UN, 2026
- Model United Nations Best Delegate at Stanford Model UN, 2025
- Model United Nations Best Delegate at Santa Clara Valley Model UN, 2025
- Model United Nations Verbal Commendation, 2024
- Model United Nations Honorable Mention, 2024
- Model United Nations Outstanding Delegate, 2023
- National History Day Santa Clara County Champion, 2022
- MiniMUN nonprofit outreach director, 2023 - now
- Teaches Model UN procedure to elementary school students
- Head chair of Mini Model UN conference at school, Spring 2025
Civic engagement and local government
Public testimony, policy research, interviews, and letters show civic work close to home.
- Regular speeches at Menlo Park City Council, Aug 12, 2025
- Internship with city council member Maria Doerr, Spring 2024
- Conducted data assessment at school about street safety
- Spoke at city council meetings to advocate for change
- Interviewed Menlo Park mayor on local community issues, Winter 2023
- Wrote to mayor of San Francisco about homelessness, Winter 2023