Living in a city has its perks! My fellow Fellows and I love to explore Riobamba and discover hidden gems, like this incense shop owned by indigenous Ecuadorians.
About Emily Hwang
An active member of her community, Emily has worked with such organizations as Girls Inc., NEDA, and Girls Helping Girls in an effort to empower young women to become confident, effective agents of social change. She was an involved and dedicated leader in her high school, where she gave much of her time to a student-run Peer Support group as well as to the Drama Department. Her passions include theatre, women's empowerment, literature, and psychology.