Alliance Leaders
Karen H.
Alliance Director
Karen is a director of Alliance for Overseas Adoptees. Currently, she studies at the Marshall School of the University of Southern California, and intends to explore social entrepreneurship and graduate with a degree in Business Administration. Her strong sense of community is reflected in her years experience of volunteering at local teaching and culture centers. Excited to join Alliance for Overseas Adoptees, Karen hopes to learn more about NPOs and how she can contribute to the overseeing of visions and goals to the organization.
Layow Y.
Alliance Director
Hi! My name is LaYow, and I am currently a senior studying biology and French with a minor in anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis. Some of my passions are doing laboratory research in oncology and mentoring Chinese adoptees in the St. Louis area! My hopes for this organization are to connect people with similar life experiences and create a supportive community where we can foster friendship, inclusivity, guidance, self-confidence, and identity development. Everybody deserves to mold and discover their own identity especially with regards to culture, ethnicity, religion, and nationality, and we hope to provide overseas adoptees with a platform and community that will help them do so.
Snehi M.
Alliance Director
I am a senior Psychology major at The College of New Jersey! On campus, I am passionate about decreasing power-based personal violence among my peers and increasing inclusivity and awareness on stigmatized issues. Starting next semester, I will be working on a research lab focusing on identity development and social inequity in educational attainment and access for adolescents across the African Diaspora. I believe all adolescents should have equal opportunities for happiness and success, which is why the mission of Alliance for Overseas Adoptees is one I hold close to my heart. It is a chance to collaborate with like-minded individuals who share the same passion for the cause as I do in order to bring about a bigger change. I wish to dedicate my time to offer all my support to every overseas adoptee, as well as their families. I also hope to help guide every adoptee onto a path of self-love and acceptance.
Ludi Y.
President
Ludi is a freshman attending Northwestern Univeristy in Evanton, IL. She had a passion for this topic ever since she learned that one of her closest childhood friends was originally an orphan from China that was adopted by a loving family right here in central Jersey! Now that she is older, she is finally able to take action and help those in similar predicaments. She will do everything in her power to offer as much help and support for you and your family as she possibly can! She's looking forward to getting acquainted with all of you :)
Grace K.
Treasurer
Hey! I’m Grace, and I’m currently a freshman attending Cornell University. Like Ludi, I also have some friends who have been adopted and I’d love to help out others dealing with similar situations. I believe that everyone deserves to live an environment where they feel comfortable, safe, and welcome. I think that Alliance for Overseas Adoptees is a great place to begin. I’m looking forward to meeting and working with you all!
Akansha J.
Secretary
Akansha is a college freshman. Along with swimming and Model UN, she is a member of her class council, school choir, and enjoys writing. Akansha recognizes the internal conflict which is rooted in the journey of adopted children and cannot wait to see this organization take steps to promote a more welcoming and accepting culture.