Cassandra Reed

My name is KC Reed, a 21-year-old Finance student at Pace University. I moved to New York in 2021, having previously lived in Cebu, Philippines, where I completed high school. Growing up across countries like Hong Kong, Manila, and the Middle East exposed me to diverse cultures and perspectives, but also challenges with stability and identity. These experiences deepened my understanding of systemic inequalities, from wealth disparity in the Philippines to gender and LGBTQ+ issues in other regions. They ignited my passion for human rights advocacy, focusing on LGBTQ+ rights, women’s empowerment, and addressing class disparity with empathy and action.