Press

Speaking & recognition

Emily speaks on education equity, youth incarceration, and rehabilitation through STEM, for students, educators, donors, and policymakers.

On stages, in print, and where it counts.

Emily Cho speaking on a panel at the EF Global Leadership Summit
EF Global Leadership Summit / Berlin
Emily Cho at a Forbes 30 Under 30 event hosted at Cornell
Forbes 30 Under 30 / Cornell

EF Global Leadership Summit

Student panelist / Berlin, Germany

Addressed ~1,000 students, parents, and educators on navigating a rapidly changing world and the role of curiosity in education.

Forbes 30 Under 30

Honoree / Education category

Recognized for organizing STEM educational programming in prisons and advancing rehabilitation through education.

CanvasRebel Magazine

Cover story / Featured interview

Discussed education reform, experiential learning, and the founding of JSTEM.

Bold Journey Magazine

Founder spotlight / Featured interview

Shared lessons on resilience, empathy, and resourcefulness in nonprofit leadership.

The record.

2025

Forbes 30 Under 30

Education

2025

Silver Stevie Awards

Thought Leader & Student-Run Organization

2025

NJ Governor's Volunteerism Award

Founder / Innovators

2024

WHO Mental Health Award

3rd Place, International

Daily Point of Light Award

National recognition

Emily Cho at the Forbes New Icons Celebration
Forbes New Icons / NYC