A large group of children and young people raising their hands together on a dirt field under a wide sky
Beyond Myself

Giving back to the community

It’s not always about me.

I care about using what I love to create opportunities, support communities, and learn from people around me.

20+

elderly residents heard piano melodies in nursing homes

$1,000+

raised for Türkiye-Syria earthquake relief

12

children aged 7-15 joined hands-on science and play at Gia An

$900

of stationery raised for a primary school near Siem Reap

Being healthy is great. Helping others to becoming more healthy is even better.

The Symphonic Healers

Pianist

Performed piano melodies for 20+ elderly residents in nursing homes, creating opportunities for companionship and collective enjoyment.

Using music to brighten their days, fostering social connection between the young and old generations, and bringing moments of comfort and nostalgia.

Türkiye-Syria Relief Fundraiser

Member of Organizing Team and Vendor

Organized a fundraiser for Türkiye-Syria earthquake relief by preparing and selling homemade food to students and staff.

Mobilized the school community to raise over $1,000 in support of communities affected by the disaster.

Gia An Inclusive Education Development Support Center

Intern

Facilitated hands-on science experiments and play-based activities for 12 children aged 7-15 with intellectual disabilities, fostering sensory awareness and exploration.

Designed community activities to strengthen social bonds among children and encourage thoughtful parent-child interactions.

DNM18

Independent Artist on Spotify

Developed “Ruru’s Calm Corner Kit” with music and resources for schools from impoverished areas. Provided teachers and parents with accessible emotional-support tools for children in communities where resources are limited.

The full project

Driven by quality education

“Minh, Pring!” - my Cambodian friend Sen teaching me the name of a Khmer fruit

The Sun Education

Siem Reap Expedition Trip

Led 40 students to a remote village near Siem Reap, Cambodia and built an eco-bungalow to support the local ecotourism industry. Raised $900 of stationery for the entire primary school nearby.

Ruru’s Calm Corner Kit

Developed “Ruru’s Calm Corner Kit” with music and resources for schools from impoverished areas.

‘Lake of Turtles’ Interactive Toy