Esther Ho
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Esther is a passionate advocate for marginalized communities, dedicating her career to breaking cycles of generational poverty as a program coordinator for a growing nonprofit. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Cal Poly Pomona and an M.A. in Linguistics from Cal State Long Beach, and is currently training for her Community Counselor Certification in Watts to better serve her community.
In her downtime, Esther enjoys cooking for loved ones, cuddling with her cat, reading fantasy novels, and adding to her rock collection. But her favorite part of being on the Miss LA Chinatown Court? The unbreakable bonds she’s formed with her fellow court members.
Esther joined the pageant to amplify the voices of her community and bring accessibility to elders, especially after becoming the primary caretaker for her father. She’s been volunteering with local Chinese American organizations since she was 13 and applied to MLAC to continue serving with her newfound passions.
The CCCLA has been a cornerstone of Chinese American history in LA, and Esther deeply values their commitment to preserving cultural traditions and supporting local businesses.
Age: 27
Esther Ho is currently a small business owner and full-time caretaker for her father. She holds a bachelor's in English literature and language with a minor in TEFL, as well as a master's ir Linguistics. She graduated with honors and received distinguished awards from each respective program. During her graduate studies, she spotlighted Chinese Americans ir academia by conducting an acoustic phonetic analysis on the community's unique language variety, which awarded her the Best Comprehensive Paper of the 2023 graduating class. She believes in the importance of weaving our cultural tapestry into the fabric of society and leaving our mark on the world as leaders of change.
