Category: Her Story
Violinist Julia Choi is Living Her Dream
Posted by Jess Downey | Apr 14, 2025
Leigh Jaynes is a Trailblazer in Women’s Wre...
Posted by Jess Downey | Jan 8, 2025
Ashara Shapiro’s Creative, Collaborative Art
Posted by Jess Downey | Jan 8, 2025
“They Took Care of Me Like I Was Their Daugh...
Posted by Jess Downey | Oct 14, 2024
Jessica Niederer is Creating a Model for Sustainab...
Posted by Jess Downey | Jul 1, 2024
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See You Later, Alligator
by Amita Mehta | May 10, 2023
As I grieve the loss of my mom, I’m learning to ask for help, maybe for the first time.
Read MoreThe Remarkable Humanity of Maggie Doyne
by Tish Hamilton | Oct 12, 2022
Confronted with startling inequality thousands of miles from home, one New Jersey teen couldn’t turn away. Maggie Doyne, now 35, co-leads a non-profit in Nepal that provides a home
for nearly 50 children, a school for more than 450 students, and a community center dedicated to empowering women and girls.
How Can We Help Kids Survive the Pandemic? Make ‘Em Laugh
by Andy Myer | Jan 24, 2022
During this frightening time for the world and especially uncertain times for kids, laughter is the best medicine.
Read MoreHow Sports Made Me a Better Human
by Amita Mehta | Jan 19, 2022
Playing sports made me feel seen, gave me a sense of purpose, and helped me build confidence.
Read MoreTrenton’s Athing Mu is a Legend in the Making
by Jess Downey | Dec 23, 2021
The world may know Athing Mu as one of the most promising young athletes on the planet, a record-breaking track star, a world champion, and a gold medal-winning athlete. But in Trenton, we call her ours.
Read MoreHow Her Daughter’s Stroke Changed Leslie Gudel Forever
by Dana O'Neil | Oct 8, 2021
Leslie Gudel’s life took a sudden turn in 2014 when her 10-year-old daughter had a stroke. She launched a not-for-profit to help other AVM and aneurysm survivors. Now, 6 years later, both mother and daughter are reinventing themselves yet again.
Read MoreNatalie Tung’s HomeWorks is Giving Opportunities to Girls in Trenton
by Jess Downey | Oct 4, 2021
Born in Hong Kong, Natalie Tung’s experience at the Lawrenceville School led to an idea that blossomed into HomeWorks, a free, community-based residential program for Black and brown girls. Launched in 2016, her nonprofit is removing obstacles of systemic inequality and creating opportunities for marginalized girls in Trenton.
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