Phalkun OutPhalkun Out is a sophomore at Lafayette College pursuing a major in electrical and computer science engineering. In 2016, Phalkun volunteered in promoting the forest in Cambodia as well as teaching for Global Peace Youth Cambodia. Last year, she was invited to speak at the Summit Foundation of Cambodia on the subject of the future of youth involvement in education. Her positive experience speaking at the summit has propelled her toward understanding and wanting to solve larger international issues, such as public health. Before she joined SHE-CAN and came to the U.S., Phalkun graduated secondary school in Siem Reap, Cambodia. She comes from a family of four, where she is the oldest child. In order to continue her academic career, she lived apart from her parents to study at the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP). She attended AUPP thanks to a full scholarship, in reward for her top 10 score on the National Exam. Following her studies, she hopes to return to Cambodia to join the growing number of educated women advocating for expanded women’s rights.
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Academic MajorElectrical and Computer Science Engineering
Class of 2020 |
Mentor TeamRebecca Graciano, John Muir Medical Center
Allison Lull, Industrial Design Artist Gina Rossman Barrett, Cisco Systems Jennie Bartlett, Silicon Valley Bank Ally Basak Russell, Upwork Karen Wolf, Peets Coffee |
