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2023 fellow
Julia Ongking
Philippines
Julia is a published author, accomplished equestrian, and dedicated student. She has represented the Philippines in international championships, the IOWA Summer Writing Workshop, and the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth program. Julia has also held roles as a product manager and research fellow for international education startups. For her Rise project, Julia founded "Lina Labs," the Philippines' first youth-led Ed-tech company addressing K-12 learner outcomes. The initiative aims to close the learning gap experienced by Filipino learners in traditional schooling systems. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her pug, Homer.