PinnedIris Zhan they/themWhy I left InstagramI thought I hated social media as a whole but it turns out I just hated Instagram. The influence of Instagram was beyond Instagram, the…Jan 4Jan 4
PinnedIris Zhan they/themIntroducing me!Hello! I’m Iris Zhan, I’m 20, (I took a gap year so I’m old), I use they/them pronouns, and I am a Chinese American climate activist of 5…Jan 4Jan 4
Iris Zhan they/themThe urgency of community in activismCaring about an issue isn’t enough for people to show up. They have to feel a sense of community, welcoming, and belonging. Activism…2d ago2d ago
Iris Zhan they/themBeing a student activist and comparing yourself to full time activistsTo all my friends who are activists AND full time students: STOP comparing yourself to FULL time activists!! It’s so easy to see the work…2d ago2d ago
Iris Zhan they/themWhat “networking” SHOULD be aboutSo when you think networking…..you think summer internships, coffee chats with recruiters, business gurus, jobs, employment,,,right?2d ago2d ago
Iris Zhan they/themFounder syndrome and title collecting in activismLet’s talk about “founder” syndrome on LinkedIn, and in activism: Everyone and their mom wants to be a founder. For what? So they can say…2d ago2d ago
Iris Zhan they/themWhy I left the Fridays For Future movementIn July 2023, I made a hard decision to close the Fridays For Future Digital organization I had led for four years for a number of reasons…Jul 1Jul 1
Iris Zhan they/themWhy I don’t participate in youth climate negotiation spaces as a Chinese AmericanMay 18May 18
Iris Zhan they/themTips for white progressives/activists on how to be better white people: from a person of colorMay 4May 4
