GLAD Academy donated $6000 to 4 schools for STEM and Cultural initiatives
Located in Naperville, Illinois, it has around 2,551 students in grades 9-12. As the captain of the Science Olympiad and Science Bowl teams, Nina Zhan (Founder and President of GLAD), noticed the lack of diversity in these fields. Many talented students, particularly those from underrepresented groups, are excluded from these opportunities due to cultural stereotypes and lack of representation, inspiring her to donate and make an impact.
Nina Zhan supported STEM initiatives to provide underrepresented students with tools and opportunities to explore STEM fields, Cultural initiatives to promote inclusion/address prejudices such as microaggressions, and to ensure that economically disadvantaged students are not left behind in pursuing their academic dreams.
Nina Zhan first began Science Olympiad in elementary school and was nominated as the Mission Maker of the entire school district. Her principal stated, “Nina is a positive role model for all students. She leads by example and her actions. Further, she is intrinsically motivated to make a difference in the world. She exemplifies characteristics that show strength beyond the classroom and are essential for success in our global world”. Nina believes that funding STEM and Social Studies programs at Meadow Glens will foster early interest in STEM and eliminate racial bias for future generations.
GLAD Academy is going to donate thousands of dollars’ worth of 1,275＋bilingual books with audiobooks recorded by official paid audio book narrator Nina Zhan (Founder and President) to 5+ libraries and schools for Cultural initiative.
GLAD Academy donated total thousands of dollars for Cultural initiatives
Securing RACIAL EQUITY and ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY for ALL.
To end racism, homophobia, and LGBTQ/SGL bias and stigma.
Enhancing & Empowring the Lives of the Arab American Community.
Creating and enhancing apportunities for girls who have been displaced globally by conflict and persecution.
Supports girls in grades 9-12 who are refugees, immigrantsm, and asylum seekers through three core programs: Mentoring, Tutoring, and Safe Spaces.
Fund for Community Reparations for Autistic People of Color’s Interdependence, Survival, & Empowerment.
Thank you Letter from NBJC to GLAD Academy
GLAD Academy donated funding for gifts, STEM school supplies, and their entire daily food supply.
GLAD Academy provides funding to support cultural and educational programs
Donations supporting for Schoolpack in Haiti
GLAD Academy raises donations for students in China’s rural Yunnan Province. All proceeds from these donations will cover high school tuition and school supply fees for numerous children trying to break their family’s cycle of poverty and attend university to build a better life. This drive has a target of RMB 4000 in 3 days.
GLAD Academy supported a Provincial Education Department in Cambodia
GLAD Academy donates funds to Borvong Primary School in Cambodia
GLAD commits to educational access and empowerment
In 2024, GYP expanded its impact through global partnerships, including:
