Alisha Zhao

Alisha Zhao is a committed hiker and activist based in the Pacific Northwest with a background in political science, human rights, and sociology from Stanford University and the University of Oxford. Graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Minor in Human Rights.

Furthered education with a Master's degree in Sociology from Stanford University and completed the Stanford-in-Oxford program focusing on Human Rights Law at the University of Oxford.

Founder and Executive Director of Kids First Project, previously held roles as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, Staff Writer, and Research Assistant at Stanford University. Additionally, has experience as a Legal Intern at the National Labor Relations Board, Legislative Intern at the United States Senate, and Legal Research Intern at the Indonesian Institute for an Independent Judiciary.

Demonstrated commitment to human rights through various internships including Programme Intern at International Service for Human Rights, Policy Intern at National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, and Human Rights Commissioner at the City of Portland. Involved in advocacy as a former Plan International Youth Advisory Board Member and State Farm Youth Advisory Board Member.

Brings a diverse skill set with experience as a Digital Intern at State Farm, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Stanford University, and as a former member of the Human Rights Commission in the City of Portland.

Alisha Zhao is dedicated to social justice, human rights advocacy, and community service with a strong academic foundation from top institutions and hands-on experience in various roles across multiple organizations.