Gaozong Vang is a content creator focused on fashion and styling, empowering women of all sizes to embrace confidence through personal style. She previously served as a Content Specialist at Visla, where she shaped video and brand strategies, and has also supported community and equity-focused initiatives at Stanford University and Braven. Gaozong holds a B.S. in Product Design from Stanford and brings to the board her creativity, design expertise, and commitment to uplifting others.

As a first-generation Hmong American woman, entering college was both exciting and overwhelming. Without parents who had navigated higher education, I had to figure out the application process and college experience on my own. That journey motivated me to ensure other students don’t feel isolated or underprepared.

Joining AASPIRES as a Founding Board Member allows me to help unlock access, knowledge, and support for Asian American students from underrepresented communities. I believe in the power of resilience, storytelling, and representation, and I am committed to helping build a pipeline of empowered, culturally resilient scholars who can thrive and lead with confidence.