About Us

Hello! My name is Lina, and I'm a current freshman at Drexel University, majoring in Economics and Business. I'm really passionate about activism, civic engagement, and building community! My friend Amy and I started this project because growing up, we noticed there weren't a lot of spaces centering around the Asian experience through narrative and publication. We wanted to build that community so people could feel represented and empowered, and so we started this project for people to share their personal experiences in hopes that others could find their voice through creative expression. 

At Drexel, I am currently involved in the Drexel Economics Society and Women in Business. In my free time, I like to read historical fiction and novels, with some of my favorite books including All the Light We Cannot See, Pachinko, and The Song of Achilles. Some of my other hobbies include making art (especially line art and painting!), watching shows, and trying new food. I am really excited for everyone to be involved, and I hope there's great joy to be found in what we're all creating together :) 

Hey, my name is Amy! I am a first year at the University of Pennsylvania potentially studying Philosophy, Politics, & Economics and Behavioral & Decision Sciences with minors in Consumer Psychology and Legal Studies & History. I am so excited to work on The Koi Kollective, as I care deeply about creating a space where people have the freedom to express their creativity and appreciation for Asian culture. I became interested in publication and editorial work in high school after being a part of multiple newspapers, so I am excited to combine that with my love for Asian culture to cultivate a prideful community. 

At Penn, some of my involvements include Wharton Asia Exchange, The Daily Pennsylvanian, Asian Pacific Student Coalition, The WALK Magazine, and Penn Kendo. In my downtime, you can find me binging cooking videos, drinking iced matcha lattes, strolling around the Walnut Street-Rittenhouse Square area, and trying new restaurants in Chinatown. I am greatly looking forward to the future of this initiative and welcome everyone to join!

Hi, my name is Janet, a freshman at Drexel University majoring in Marketing and Business Analytics. I love meeting new people, trying new foods, and listening to music. I enjoy listening to pop songs that keep me energized throughout the day. I’ve been drawing ever since I was a kid so I’m excited to be a part of The Koi Kollective in establishing our brand identity and keeping everything colorful. I’m super passionate about my culture, I love exploring and learning new things about it. I’m excited to see how The Koi Kollective will teach me much more about my Asian-American identity!

Hi! My name is Maggie, and I am a freshman at Drexel University studying Marketing with a minor in Behavioral Economics & Business. With experience in editorial work and advocacy for the Asian community, I am excited to join The Koi Kollective in fostering a meaningful intersection between publication and cultural awareness. 

At Drexel, I am involved in The Good Idea Fund, Drexel Women in Business, Drexel Economics Society, The Triangle, and more. In my free time, I love immersing myself in the latest Chinese dramas, unraveling true crime mysteries with Stephanie Soo’s Rotten Mango podcast, mastering new songs on the keyboard piano, and maintaining my Duolingo streak for French and Spanish. I can’t wait to watch The Koi Kollective grow and look forward to the remarkable accomplishments our team will achieve!
 

Hi, I'm Henry! I'm a first generation college student studying game design in Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design while studying two minors in Computer Science and Animation. Although a bit introverted, I love to meet new faces and try to work on being a better public speaker. I hope to make the most of my time in college and learn new knowledge before graduating.

Currently, I am trying to learn coding by myself, volunteering in non-profits, connecting with people including my mentors, and finding other great opportunities.​Some things I am doing right now would be being a part of the Westphal Student Council, the President of the Westphal Bridge Program which has 200+ members, and being an administrator/intern at my local non-profit. My favorite book series has to be the Hunger Games or anything by Rick Riordan! Oh yeah, I'm a gamer as well; some games I currently play are games such as CoC, Clash Royale, Minecraft, and Roblox! I hope I get to meet you!

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