My name is Vivian Kong, and I bring a unique perspective to my professional and creative pursuits by blending my research in migration and sustainability governance with my experience engaging communities at a small-scale grassroots level. My latest project involved collaborating with community members from solidarity networks, academia, and faith organizations in Washington D.C. to assess forms of solidarity created for and with migrants arriving to the city from the U.S.-Mexico border. I have experience working and writing for international research, communications, and public policy initiatives using my multilingual and interdisciplinary background. Now, I hope to further professionally pursue my interest in soft power, specifically cultural diplomacy, by working with a diverse international clientele. My independent projects in storytelling and visual art have already analyzed several cultural diplomacy initiatives by exploring food geographies, cultural identity, and multigenerational diasporic engagement. My dedication to learning, growing, and sharing knowledge with others through storytelling and research has helped me gain skills in efficient project management, unorthodox problem-solving, and authentic leadership.Currently based in London, from California, and looking forward to connecting with an international community.