about us.
the purple koi project seeks to provide an approachable platform to spread awareness about mental health and allow others to share their stories from an authentic, unfiltered perspective. through online submissions and interviews, we aim to inform others while widening the lens we view our world with. by acknowledging the historical and social struggles people from all walks of life have faced, we hope to break the perceived barriers dividing our diverse community to foster empathy and understanding between others.
meet the team.
the purple koi project was started by two high-schoolers who wanted to redefine the conversation surrounding mental health in their community.
tho nguyen (she/her)
co-founder
hello! my name is tho and i’m a co-founder of the purple koi project. i’m interested in advocacy and writing, and i co-founded this project to raise awareness about mental health. outside of school, i play piano and dabble in mediocre poetry. i hope you’re having a great day!
katelyn ma (she/they/he)
co-founder
hello everyone! my name is katelyn and i’m a co-founder of the purple koi project. i’m passionate about mental health which is why i co-founded this project to help others gain confidence to open up about their experiences. my hobbies include creative writing and fencing!
kira nguyen
(she/her)
graphic design
hi, i'm kira nguyen! in my spare time i like to play video games, draw, and fall down the youtube rabbit hole. i look forward to raising awareness through the purple koi project!
nathan ming
(he/him)
graphic design
Hello! My name is Nathan and I am currently a junior at LGHS. Purple Koi Project represents, to me, a long overdue space where mental health stories are taken seriously and action can be taken to address inequalities. As someone who has struggled with mental health in the past, I am very thankful that Purple Koi Project was founded and has the resources to support others in learning about mental health. I personally encourage you to share your stories with us so we can benefit others who struggle with their own mental health! :)
nj loganathan
(he/they)
writing
coming soon!