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.

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