Waemary Waeyakoh is a proud Thai-Melayu American who was born and raised in New York City. Being involved in the youth advocacy space, Waemary is committed to fighting to advance equity for young people across NYC. She leverages community organizing, policy, research (especially YPAR), and community education as tools to effect change. As a LHP youth researcher, she hopes to uplift historical narratives of AAPI communities that have historically been ignored or erased. Her current research is focused on histories of radical working-class, AAPI political organizing and resistance. In her free time, Waemary enjoys reading, making art, and spending time with friends and family.