Public Awareness as Catalyst

Produces research publications, including books and reports, on government reform, such as "The Death of Common Sense," "Saving Can-Do," "Not Accountable," and reports proposing new governance frameworks to empower public officials in infrastructure and decision-making modernization.

Engages in public education activities to promote awareness of the need for legal reform and advocates for structural changes in government operations, including calls for a National Infrastructure Board and a special commission to improve government functionality.

Founded Common Good, a nonpartisan organization focused on advocating for government reform and improving public sector decision-making through research, publications, and convenings.

Convenes virtual forums to discuss and promote reform in government operations, including topics such as remaking public service, reducing healthcare and school bureaucracy, and improving legal frameworks for pandemic recovery.

Engages in advocacy to invigorate the national conversation around the complexities of the criminal justice system in the United States.

Conducts public education initiatives and organizes forums on girls' education and women's literacy, amplifying rural Chinese voices in global gender equality discourse and informing policymakers.

Implements training programs for rural teachers, grassroots leaders, and women using a train-the-trainers model, including Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) initiatives and the establishment of Green Eco Schools to promote long-term sustainable impact.

Conducts research to identify efficient and sustainable solutions for addressing social and environmental challenges in underserved communities, informing program development and impact strategies.

Supports grassroots projects that improve living, social, and environmental conditions in rural impoverished communities in China, with a focus on basic education, primary health care, environmentally appropriate technologies, and preservation of local culture, emphasizing equal access for women and children.

Designates and supports Green-Eco Schools as model institutions for Education for Sustainable Development in rural China, promoting environmental and social sustainability through curriculum and community engagement.

Supports the establishment of clinics, trains paramedics, deploys mobile volunteer medical teams, and implements projects promoting preventive medicine, health education, Chinese medicine, and low-cost health solutions in rural communities.

Provides financial aid and sustained education support to girls in rural China, enabling them to complete formal education and pursue careers as teachers, healthcare workers, and entrepreneurs.

Advocates for reforms in the criminal and civil legal systems, emphasizing prevention, rehabilitation, and community safety over punishment, while addressing systemic barriers to civil justice in areas such as housing, personal injury, consumer rights, and financial harm.

Facilitated the Transitions to Treatment Task Force to map gaps in mental health and substance use disorder care using the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM), resulting in the SIM Report that informed recommendations for the development of the Columbia County Wellness Hub.

Developing the Wellness Hub, a mixed-use project on a 5-acre parcel in Columbia County, to address housing and support needs for vulnerable populations, including 25 SRO units in a Safe Haven Shelter, 35 permanent supportive apartments with rental subsidies, and up to 14 temporary beds for short-term stays.

Hosts panel discussions and film screenings on topics related to sexual harm, incarceration, survivor needs, and systemic reform, including events as part of the "From Sexual Health to Sexual Harm" series and a screening of "Untouchable" with a Q&A at New York Law School.

Produces and releases a podcast series titled "Justice Speaks: Controversial Conversations on Crime," featuring fact-based, unfiltered discussions on criminal justice and mental health system reform, including interviews with experts, advocates, and individuals impacted by the justice system.

Conducts legal actions and public outreach initiatives to defend and promote civil liberties. Activities include filing lawsuits and running educational campaigns.