Leanne Nguyen is a high school student at West Island School in Hong Kong. She has a strong interest in public speaking, social sciences, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Leanne has spoken at TEDxYouth@STC and RTHK. Since 2018, she has also participated in local and regional Model United Nations (MUN) conferences. Over the years, she has taken on leadership roles. These include Head Chair of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and Technology Director at the inaugural WISMUN Conference in 2021.
Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Community Service
In 2020, Leanne became an OWN Academy Student Ambassador. She has also participated in hackathons and STEM competitions. In addition, she volunteers as an English tutor for underprivileged students.
Leanne encourages her peers to explore new opportunities. For example, she promotes participation in hackathons, MUN conferences, and OWN Academy Career Fairs.
Her entrepreneurial interests have led her to establish two projects. She founded Lebae, an online fashion accessories store, and Student Critics, a writing platform. Furthermore, she gained practical experience through internships at MakerBay, Pro Bono Hong Kong, and Goldman Sachs.
Research on the UK Slavery Act
Leanne’s research paper, “How Have Changes to the United Kingdom Slavery Act Affected the Conceptualisation of ‘Race’ and Racism in Society?”, was accepted at the 10th International Conference on Humanity and Social Sciences (ICHSS 2024).
Her research examines how changes to the UK Slavery Act have affected the understanding of race and racism in society. The topic connects historical legislation with broader social questions.
ICHSS 2024 provides an international platform for researchers and practitioners. At the conference, participants discuss developments and future trends in the humanities and social sciences.
Congratulations to Leanne on this research achievement!
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