Cynthia Wen, online content creator and influencer, wins the #DigitalforGood 2022 award for her excellence in promoting a positive online environment for others nationwide.

During the sixth annual #Digital4Good Summit, hosted by #ICANHELP, she was announced as one of the ten winners for her project that focuses on inclusion for all in technology. Cynthia is being recognized for the creation of her Instagram page “@m.intymatcha” that provides beneficial information about neurodiversity inclusivity through her own personal experiences. 

Who is Cynthia Wen?

Being a student from Hacienda Heights in California, Cynthia was able to create this online environment that helps others to consider ways in which communities can be more inclusive to those with disabilities through her Instagram account. Born with a variety of disabilities and after a lifetime of bullying, Cynthia realized she could utilize social media as a platform to connect with those with similar issues. When she wanted to start a campaign for pushing inclusivity in education, she failed to receive backing and support. However, this did not stop her. She decided to create her own content where she was able to share her experiences with inclusivity as neurodivergent in society, where she has since received over two million organic viewers and over six thousand followers. Not only was she able to make this impact, but Cynthia also had the opportunity to share her self-founded organization with “@autieselfcare” called Mentally Diverse Mentoring with others. Cynthia’s ambition has allowed her to create a safe space for individuals to inquire science and experienced-based knowledge on neurodiversity. 

#Digital4Good's Message.

#Digital4Good is spearheaded by #ICANHELP, a non-profit organization committed to empowering students to play an active role in improving online environments. The #Digital4Good Summit celebrates student innovation and showcases the apps, organizations, and communities founded by student changemakers across the US. Co-founder Kim Karr explains that, “#ICANHELP has worked with over 250,000 students to be the digital change they want to see.” Co-founder Matt Soeth adds, “The focus is always on the negative, and we have some amazing youth out there making a difference. We want students to inspire others to be digital leaders.”   

By bringing together a broad range of students, educators, and industry leaders, the #Digital4Good Summit represents a student-led approach to solving some of the complicated issues and problems in society today - students as part of the solution, not the problem.​ ​The summit raises awareness and inspire students to take action through the celebration of the many examples of students using ‘digital for good.’   

For interviews and more information, please contact Kim Karr at [email protected].