Lingua Harmonia & UCLA Linguistics Research

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

As the Founder and CEO of Lingua Harmonia, I created a student-led linguistics organization dedicated to promoting language diversity, cross-cultural communication, and equitable access to language learning.
Our team provides free tutoring and educational workshops for underserved youth to explore the relationship between language, identity, and culture.

In collaboration with Dr. Nina Bjekovic from the UCLA Department of Linguistics, I conducted research on language diversity and sociolinguistic variation, integrating field study observations into Lingua Harmonia’s outreach curriculum.

Position/Leadership (≤50): CEO of Lingua Harmonia & Linguistics Researcher
Organizations: UCLA Department of Linguistics; Lingua Harmonia
Description (≤150): Collaborated with UCLA Dr. Nina Bjekovic to study language diversity; founded Lingua Harmonia to tutor underserved youth and raise cultural awareness.
Participation: Grades 11, 12, Continuing — All Year
Hours: ~6 hrs/week × 35 weeks/year

Program Highlights

Through Lingua Harmonia, I have:

Designed bilingual tutoring materials in English, Mandarin, and Spanish
Led community workshops on language identity and sociolinguistics
Partnered with UCLA students and linguists for guest lectures
Organized cultural exchange activities connecting youth with multilingual mentors

This work combines academic research and public outreach, showing how linguistic diversity can strengthen community understanding and empathy.

Photo Gallery

Founding event of Lingua Harmonia at UCLA — promoting multilingual education.

Presenting Lingua Harmonia at a UCLA language diversity fair.

Outreach booth with UCLA linguistics mentors to raise awareness on language diversity.

Leading an interactive linguistics workshop for young students, exploring language patterns and cultural identity.

Teaching kids about the importance of linguistic diversity and cross-cultural communication through Lingua Harmonia.

Teaching Materials & Curriculum

Example slides from the first English lesson designed for ESL students, using interactive guided questions to support comprehension.

Comprehension exercises designed to help ESL students practice language skills in a supportive learning environment.

Activity Summary (for Applications)

CEO of Lingua Harmonia and Linguistics Researcher
Collaborated with UCLA Dr. Nina Bjekovic to study language diversity; founded Lingua Harmonia to tutor underserved youth and raise cultural awareness.
Grades 11–12, Continuing • 6 hrs/week • 35 weeks/year • All Year

Impact

Promoted language equity and inclusion across student communities
Created accessible linguistics education for underrepresented youth
Strengthened academic collaboration between UCLA and high school linguistics learners
Fostered cross-cultural empathy and global awareness

This initiative combines linguistics research and educational outreach, turning academic insight into real-world impact.

Harmony with Nature Non-Profit 501(c)(3)

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Founded and lead an environmental stewardship club promoting sustainability on campus and in Orange County through educational workshops, clean-up activities, and community engagement programs.

Mission & Vision

Harmony with Nature is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and conservation through education, community engagement, and hands-on stewardship activities.

Founder & President Role

As Founder and President since August 2022, I have:

Established Infrastructure: Created an environmental stewardship nonprofit from the ground up, obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Board Development: Organized and managed 15+ board members, fostering collaborative leadership
Program Development: Designed and implemented educational workshops on campus and community-wide
Community Impact: Engaged 300+ participants through workshops, clean-up activities, and sustainability initiatives
Outreach & Partnerships: Built relationships with environmental organizations and community stakeholders in Orange County

Key Programs & Initiatives

Educational Workshops

Campus-based sustainability education programs
Environmental awareness sessions for students and community members
Topics: Climate change, conservation, sustainable living practices

Clean-Up Activities

Organized regular environmental clean-up events
Partnered with local organizations to remove debris and pollution
Hands-on stewardship activities engaging community volunteers

Community Engagement

Outreach to 300+ participants across Orange County
Youth leadership development in environmental advocacy
Collaboration with schools, nonprofits, and local government

Impact & Outcomes

501(c)(3) Status: Successfully established legal nonprofit framework
Community Reach: 300+ participants engaged in environmental programs
Youth Leadership: 15+ board members trained in environmental advocacy and nonprofit management
Educational Programs: Multiple workshops promoting sustainability on campus and in the community

Future Goals

Expand educational programs to additional schools and communities
Develop partnerships with environmental research institutions
Launch new sustainability initiatives focused on climate action

Education | Qianle (Bill) Chen - Academic CV