Mouy An
Attending
Academic MajorPolicy Studies
Class of 2022 |
Songmouy or “Mouy”, is currently a freshman at Lafayette College pursuing a degree in Policy Studies. Before becoming a She-Can scholar, Mouy was one of the 15 scholarship students of OFP or “Opportunity Fund Program” funded by Education USA. Right after she finished Highschool, Mouy received a government scholarship for bachelor degree to study at the Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL), majoring in International Studies. Since high school, she has been volunteering in many events, including BarCamp Phnom Penh, one of the largest annual tech conferences in Cambodia. She became one of the youngest members of the organizing committee for 3 consecutive years. In 2018, she became a speaker for BarCamp Angkor, and was also featured in “Khmer Times Newspaper”. After becoming a She-Can scholar, Mouy led a project called “One Book at A Time,” which raised more than 400 storybooks and study materials for students at Peace Community College in Kompong Speu Province. At Lafayette College, Mouy is an active member at numerous clubs including International Student Association, Crochet Club, and Model United Nations Club, where she joined a conference at Gettysburg College in April. Mouy’s goal is to work for international organizations and lead projects that aim to improve the well-being of Cambodians, such as in education, youth, or economic development. Mouy is also passionate about advocating for youth, especially young women in Cambodia to pursue higher education as she believes that everyone deserves the right to get education.
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Mentor Team
Heather Eggers, Collective Health
Jessica Skelton, Concur
Jackie Mills, Accenture
Liza Fornaciari
Sophie Chor, KPMG
Jessica Skelton, Concur
Jackie Mills, Accenture
Liza Fornaciari
Sophie Chor, KPMG