Katie Lan

Katie was one of CUP’s 2018 summer interns. She is currently pursuing a BA at Stanford University in Urban Studies with a concentration in Urban Society and Social Change as well as a minor in Earth Systems. Hailing from the Bay Area, she has an immense love for the diverse and dynamic communities she’s a part of and wants to learn more urban issues in order to gain critical tools to protect these communities from gentrification and displacement. She’s interested in issues of environmental justice and the intersection of art and activism. Beyond CUP and school, she’s out in the fields learning how to grow food, exploring issues of Asian American activism, and making art to reflect on her experiences. She’s excited to be at CUP and supporting work that gives her a sense of purpose in this wild and precious world!