Research, speeches, letters, and essays in one curated reading room.

This page gathers policy research, youth advocacy speeches, civic writing, and selected essays so visitors can follow how Michelle asks questions and develops an argument.

AI foreign aid research

A long-form policy paper comparing how the United States and China use AI in foreign aid strategy.

Pioneer Academics Program, Summer 2025
Political Economy of International Development; college credit from Oberlin College
Mentored by Dr. Rainer Braun (Columbia SIPA)
Earned grade A; ranked top 10% of scholars

United Nations climate speech

A data-driven youth advocacy speech delivered at the official United Nations climate meeting UNFCCC SB 62 in Bonn.

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

Civic letter

A letter to the mayor of San Francisco asking how shelters can better support long-term stability.

Graduation speech

Michelle’s Castilleja eighth-grade graduation speech, selected by her class in 2023.