Amanda Nguyen: A Survivor, A Fighter, A Voice of Change
Janaky and I started ' ThinkHer ' to discuss women in society—our achievements, stories, fights, and struggles. Along the journey, sometimes I found myself questioning the purpose of this process. What are we achieving out of this? Are we changing anything? Can we shift perspectives with posts and reels? As we continued exploring stories to build our page, I came across Amanda Nguyen. Her story was a powerful reminder that even small beginnings can lead to a better world. For her, it all started with one group email copied to every person she knew. Her journey—from surviving a broken system to changing U.S. law, to representing women in space shows that when we speak, act, and demand better, we’re not just telling stories. We’re reshaping society. made on Canva by ThinkHer Born on October 10, 1991, in California, Amanda Nguyen is the daughter of Vietnamese refugees. As she grew up, her father’s anger turned their home into a place of fear and violence. The desire to get away fr...