Ashley Erin Thompson
美莉
Age: 21
Sponsor: KIEN GIANG BAKERY
Zodiac: 🐂
Ashley is 21 years old. She grew up in Chinatown and speaks Cantonese, which she learned from her “ying ying”, “popo”, and her mom. Ashley is currently attending college to pursue her goal to become a pediatric nurse. While in school, she devotes a lot of her time to working closely with her community of Chinatown, Los Angeles. She is currently a Teacher’s Assistant at Castelar Elementary school where she helps students in the classrooms. She is also a Recreation Assistant at Alpine Recreation Center where she tutors children, coaches sports such as basketball to young girls, and leads various activities and community events. She believes in the empowerment of young women and equal access to success. She hopes that by being crowned Miss Los Angeles Chinatown, she can promote more involvement in the Chinatown community and help to educate others about the Chinese culture.