Yao Long is an undergraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in Gender and Women’s Studies and minoring in Data Science. She is a gender equality advocate and interdisciplinary researcher passionate about using research, data, and public engagement to advance social change. Her work focuses on gender equality, women’s empowerment, digital development, and social justice. She has conducted independent research on how Chinese female stand-up comedians use humor to expand public conversations around gender, with her work published in an international peer-reviewed conference proceedings. Beyond research, Yao has contributed to international and community-based initiatives through event coordination, advocacy, outreach, and cross-cultural collaboration. She has supported projects related to women’s development and participated in initiatives connected to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. With experience in qualitative research, data analysis, and public communication, she is especially interested in translating research into accessible knowledge and meaningful action. As Ambassador for China, she hopes to amplify youth voices and foster cross-cultural collaboration for gender equality.