Kate
Outreach Manager
Kate brings a passion for theatre and communication, and has taught children since a young age. She supports upcoming projects in the USA and Hong Kong.
Project co|LAB / About Us
Every child deserves to think for themselves.
Project co|LAB was founded on one belief: all kids, regardless of background, deserve the skills to discern information and succeed in the world.
01 / Our mission
Children absorb news from social media and overheard adult conversations — sources that are often misleading or emotionally charged.
We want co|LAB to be a safe space where students form their own perspective, separate from family or school beliefs, using unbiased information, guidance on writing critically, and thoughtful discussion with peers.
By learning to navigate the media landscape early, kids gain lifelong skills to become better communicators and informed global citizens who care about the world — and work to improve it.
02 / Meet the team
Founder
Kaitlyn
In 2021, Kaitlyn and her friends founded Project co|LAB with an HK$3000 seed fund from Kids4Kids to help underprivileged children in Hong Kong build confidence in learning English. Five years later, her work is far from finished. Project co|LAB is imbued with her passion for creative writing, media literacy, and sociology. The workshops now give children tools and lessons to navigate a media landscape increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, polarized discourse, and rampant disinformation.
In college and beyond, Kaitlyn plans to expand the initiative across the United States and internationally, ultimately integrating Project co|LAB’s framework into organizations such as UNESCO or UNICEF to equip children around the world with English and media literacy skills to engage confidently and critically with the world.
03 / The co|LAB Committee
United States
3 members
Teya
USA Chapter Coordinator
Teya helped bring co|LAB to the USA and has hosted a media literacy workshop. She's passionate about public policy, education, and writing.
Oola
USA Chapter Junior Coordinator
Oola's favorite subjects are English and history. She loves teaching and mentoring students, and is eager to grow co|LAB's outreach in Connecticut, her home state.
Hong Kong
3 members
Stephanie
Volunteer Coordinator
Stephanie is interested in education, philosophy, law, and politics, and is enthusiastic about uplifting the children in our program.
Kya
Curriculum Coordinator
Kya helped bring co|LAB back to Hong Kong, designing lesson plans that build critical thinking and tailoring curricula to each partner's children.
Estelle
Graphic Designer
Estelle designs our lesson worksheets and social media. A lover of theatre and art, she hopes to inspire confidence, open-mindedness, and awareness of current events.