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Elaine Liu

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Sports
  • Writing
  • Teaching
  • Community Service And Volunteering

Reading

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Bio

Hi! My name is Elaine Liu. I am a proud Chinese immigrant, All-State tennis athlete, Regional President of DECA, and the founder of Uplift Scholars, an initiative dedicated to expanding access to education for underserved communities. Recognized for my leadership and commitment to service, I was selected as a 2025 Bank of America Student Leader from over 12,000 applicants nationwide. I blend academic excellence with a deep passion for educational equity, community advocacy, and youth empowerment. **For a full resume, please view: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12fYjHbuLdF7uK7XLdBybtVJxf_vOwhgk/view?usp=sharing

Education

Syosset Senior High School

High School

2022 – 2025

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Education, General, Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Desired degree modality:
In-Person
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Intern

    Non-Profit Organization Management · Island Harvest

    Jan 2025 – Present

  • Student Teacher

    Education · Tzu Chi Academy

    Jan 2023 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Education
Dream career goals:
Being a teacher who lives by the motto 'Be the change you wish to see in the world"!
Work experience:
3 years
Has nursing license:
No
First Generation College, First Generation Immigrant Scholarship
When I first arrived in America a decade ago, my father made me promise to live the “American Dream” to its fullest by embracing the precious privilege of freedom. At six, I didn’t yet understand the weight of that promise. But today, as a Chinese immigrant, I carry this promise with me as a responsibility. In my hometown, education was a privilege, not a right, especially for girls. In the few schools in my area, desks were shared, textbooks were torn, and aspirations were overshadowed by societal expectations to “marry rich.” Witnessing this disparity, I was determined to change the narrative. Recognizing the opportunities I was afforded in the U.S., I founded Uplift Scholars, a student-led nonprofit that provides educational resources to underserved communities. Since I once sat in those same splintered seats, I know what it means to be denied opportunity, and how deeply education can transform lives and futures. My immigrant identity also attuned me to the injustices that minorities face, from covert prejudice to overt hate. In response to rising anti-Asian sentiment, I launched Share Asian Voices, an online platform spotlighting overlooked history and hate crimes. With over 350,000 interactions, the platform has sparked conversations that transcend stereotypes and foster empathy. Today, I realize that the “American Dream” means seizing the opportunity to create hope for others. Through education and advocacy, I hope to empower the “tired,” “poor,” and those “yearning to breathe free,” while honoring the promise I made to my father all those years ago.
Elaine Liu Student Profile | Bold.org