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Sochea Chhay is a senior at Beloit College, majoring in Quantitative Economics with double minors in Mathematics and Finance. On campus, she is an active member of the Black Students United, which promotes inclusivity and supports students of color, while also educating the community on Black issues. Sochea also works for the Sustainability Channel, advocating for sustainable practices and environmental responsibility, and was a research assistant with Dr. Diep Phan of the School of Business and Economics, contributing to research in her field.

Previously, Sochea interned as a Tech Equity Summer Associate at the Greenlining Institute in Oakland, where she conducted data collection on broadband access across 58 counties in California. Her work focused on identifying low-income and communities of color with limited broadband access and contributed to a policy memo recommending collaboration with these communities to foster digital inclusion. In the summer after her first year at Beloit, she was chosen as a SHE-CAN Make A Change recipient and led a social impact project called “Women’s Water and Sustainable Livelihood in Cambodia,” aimed at improving rural women’s access to clean water and sustainable livelihoods. She also interned with Plan International Cambodia, focusing on integrated nutrition, early childhood care development, and sanitation programs to enhance hygiene and health in rural communities

Sochea was born in a small community in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and moved with her family to Phnom Penh at the age of eight. She is the first in her family to pursue a college degree. Her journey is deeply motivated by a passion for gender equality and women’s empowerment. She led a project supported by Transparency International Cambodia, organizing two virtual panel discussions to address issues such as women’s skill gaps, the economic impact of COVID-19 on women, and the role of youth in responding to these challenges. Sochea was invited to share her insights on Cambodia Women’s Radio, discussing youth involvement in pandemic prevention.

Sochea’s long-term goal is to initiate projects that empower young women and girls in Cambodia, helping them become powerful leaders and agents of change.