Katherine Cheng is a student at Castilleja School in the United States. She is actively involved in Model United Nations and youth leadership initiatives. As a Lead Delegate on her school’s MUN team, she manages logistics and represents her school at conferences.
At the Stanford Model United Nations Conference, Katherine received a Chair’s Commendation for leading and passing a resolution addressing sexual education, contraceptive access, and childcare funding in Muslim countries.
Leadership Through Model United Nations
Through Model United Nations, Katherine explores international issues and develops her leadership and negotiation skills. Her recognition at the Stanford conference highlights her involvement in discussions surrounding social and policy challenges.
Supporting Young Women Through Mentorship
Katherine has also served as a mentor in the Halford Young Women Leaders programme. She supports younger students from underserved communities through social-emotional learning activities.
In addition, she has researched educational inequality in the Ravenswood School District. This experience reflects her interest in understanding barriers to education and supporting young people.
Researching Asian-American Identity and Exclusionary Politics
At CCIR Academy, Katherine explored identity, race, and political discourse through her research paper, Negotiating Identity and Navigating Exclusionary Politics Across Asian-American Experiences.
Her study examines how Asian Americans construct and negotiate their identities within social and political environments shaped by exclusion and discrimination. It also considers how race, culture, and political discourse influence belonging, representation, and resistance in contemporary society.
Sharing Her CCIR Academy Research Journey
Katherine shared her research experience in a CCIR Academy Student Spotlight episode. She discussed the guidance she received from her mentor and the insights she gained throughout the research process.
Her experiences bring together interests in leadership, education, identity, and social issues.
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