Persimmon Zhang

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About Me

Hi, my preferred name is Persimmon, coming from the Asian fruit Diospyrus kaki, which has a special symbolic value in my culture. I’ve always been a nature lover but my background is Bachelor of Business Administration because it’s more “promising”. As a result I spent four gloomy years studying stuff I don’t really like, so I’m a huge advocate of following your heart and sticking to your passion.

Being of help is enjoyable for me. I’m proud to have 250+ registered volunteering hours during my high school and undergrad years, offering support to various kinds of events. I believe that everyone can be a minority in some way, whether through background, identity, or experience. Having faced discrimination and bullying myself, I’m deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful space for all.

Languages I speak: English, Mandarin Chinese, and Teochew (I’m learning Spanish now y espero poder hablarlo bien pronto!)