PROJECT: Online platform that has story sharing, mental health resources and guides, and scam prevention education to support overall better mental health for Asian Americans.

Wendy Tran is a second-year Master of Public Health candidate in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.

Tran earned her bachelor’s degree in international relations and global business from the University of Southern California, where her passion in health care equity was sparked through community service projects, notably a social impact initiative in rural India to promote preventive health education and hygiene practices.

Following graduation, Tran dedicated over six years to co-leading a grassroots nonprofit in her hometown, addressing health care disparities within Asian immigrant communities in the San Gabriel Valley. Highlights of her contributions include spearheading pop-up free clinics, managing equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts, and securing Special Consultative Status with the United Nations for the organization.

Building on her grassroots experience, Tran aims to apply the insights gained from working directly with communities to drive systemic improvements in the broader healthcare landscape. After graduation, she plans to integrate a health equity lens into health care consulting and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enhance access to and quality of care.