11 Meilee Stern Wang
Meilee Stern Wang is a Chinese, Vietnamese, and Ashkenazi Jewish American who grew up in Los Angeles County. Her technical aptitude led her to a bachelor's in biomedical engineering from UC Irvine. When she is not working as a medical device quality engineer, she is likely enjoying a story through video games or learning how to sew. This fall, she plans to study computer engineering in graduate school. She enjoys guiding others through challenges such as searching for engineering jobs and finding happiness after heartbreak. Her purpose for participating in this pageant is to represent Chinese of mixed heritage and larger bodies. Additionally, she hopes to amplify her goals of promoting empathy and supporting local libraries.