Mio AkasakoSTI testing in the time of coronaAs we enter our 123456789th day of quarantine, let’s reflect how drastically our mindsets have changed since the last day we went out to a…Apr 9, 2020Apr 9, 2020
Mio AkasakoHold on…what if Ash can offer COVID-19 testing kits?This week has been unprecedented to say the least, with uncertainty, anxiety and concern permeating NYC. All of my classes are…Mar 12, 2020Mar 12, 2020
Mio AkasakoWe used liquid courage to talk to random strangers about sexAsh’s main event this week was a field trip to Washington Square Park, where our aim was to talk to people (user interviews), spread the…Mar 5, 2020Mar 5, 2020
Mio AkasakoNot everyone is like you (even the ones you assume might be), and that’s okayAnother week has passed, and Team Ash is going strong — looking for ways in which to expand our capabilities, better connect with our…Feb 27, 2020Feb 27, 2020
Mio AkasakoGenerating hype (and trust) is harder than it looks!Good news: using the 24 hours given to us during our first spring, Ash has launched into the world!!! Meet Ash here! And if interested…Feb 20, 2020Feb 20, 2020
Mio AkasakoLet’s talk about sex (and also…STIs)!The Ash team has been hard at work interviewing our potential community base— sexually active individuals across the gender spectrum — to…Feb 6, 2020Feb 6, 2020
Mio AkasakoMeet Ash: why I want to empower people to own their sexual health & wellnessMy formative years of sexual discovery and exploration came with not one, not two, but what feels like a million instances of uncertainty…Jan 28, 20202Jan 28, 20202
Mio AkasakoWhat does it take for a mass exposé?No shit #MeToo // trigger warning: I was going to let this pass as most hashtag activism tends to fade after a moment in the spotlight, and…Oct 17, 2017Oct 17, 2017