“You don’t have to be perfect at something to love and find joy in it. People make mistakes and don’t always succeed. I always remind myself that have zero percent chance at success if I don’t even try. I hope you will find something that you are passionate about that brings you a sense of achievement and wonder every day.”
Giannina Ong
Editor-in-Chief
Mochi Magazine
Islina (Yunhong) Shan
Software Engineer
Former VP of Duke Technology Scholars
Google / Duke University
"Girls, it is time to let go of our perfectionism and imposter syndrome, and own our place with excellence in tech. Unite to elevate each other, because we all belong in tech and have the power to contribute to the next tech evolution!"
Chloe Luo
Miss Asian Global 1st Princess
High School Senior
Miss Asian Global
"Don't stay complacent."
Lina Xie
Founder, Heritage in Hands
Data Forensics Manager
Miss China NovaCosmo 2025
University of Maryland
"As a woman leader in STEM, I encourage everyone to embrace curiosity and innovation. Breaking barriers is never easy, but each step we take opens doors for the next generation. By lifting each other up, we make sure the path forward is brighter, stronger, and truly inclusive."
Sophie-Claire “Asian Soph” Kanno
Injustice’s Biggest Hater | Storyteller
Inclusivity & Equity Advocate
Marketing, Communications, & Community Leader
Kanno Agency
"We all have a superpower. When you’re unafraid to better yourself, you better the world. How you treat yourself shapes how you treat others. Live with purpose, lift up your community, challenge injustice, and together we can create a more inclusive, equitable, and just world."
Raine Xiong
Miss Asian Global
Stanford University
"I believe that women should stop being afraid of being loud and commanding. When you step into a room, own exactly who you are, and make room for others to do the same."
Lorraine K. Lee
Keynote Speaker
Bestselling Author
LinkedIn Learning & Stanford Instructor
RISE Learning Solutions
"Overprepare but don’t overplan. Don’t get too set on one particular career plan as being open and flexible is what will lead you to new opportunities you may never have dreamed for yourself."
Caroline Guo
Writer & Director
Catch Time Productions
"No experience is ever wasted. As a creative, don’t forget to keep living life and finding the humanity between us. That’s where your stories will come from."