Jenny Au

Jenny, who goes by Jen, is a second-generation Chinese American passionate about neuropsychology and public health. Growing up in a primarily Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago, she found solace in her local Chinatown neighborhood, where she hopes to amplify its diverse voices and health needs. She is the founder and leader of ‘Asian Health Collective,’ a grassroots organization that addresses health inequity and discrimination in Asian American communities. To combat the model minority stereotype, she currently leads the Stories of Us Project by using art to celebrate AAPI narratives from hundreds of students across Chicago, culminating in a museum showcase. She envisions a diverse, healthy future where Asian communities thrive with equitable access to physical and mental health resources. Beyond service, she loves captaining her school’s badminton team, recording song covers on her guitar, and baking desserts for friends and family. As a Scholar, she aims to make lifelong connections and to change the path of families from disadvantaged beginnings. As a leader, she wants to become a storyteller so her words can influence people’s motivations toward a greater cause.