Behind the Scene

  • Our Mission

    We aim to empower young learners to think critically, solve problems creatively, and navigate the world with essential life skills.

  • What We Offer

    We connect families and communities with thoughtfully crafted courses, engaging workshops, inspiring guides and books, all designed to spark curiosity and meaningful connections.

  • Collaboration

    We partner with parents, educators, and organizations through events, book clubs, and outreach projects. Let's create spaces for shared growth and discovery.

  • financial literacy

What We Believe

The Herestory Institute is founded on five core principles:

  • Curiosity Fuels Growth

  • Brave Yourself and Embrace Mistakes

  • Every Child is a Storyteller

  • Cultural Roots Strengthen Futures

  • Kindness and Collaboration are Skills

Founder's Story

YingYu Chen is the visionary behind The Herestory Institute, where she empowers children to develop critical life skills and creative problem-solving abilities through interactive design thinking workshops, with a focus on cultural awareness and real-world application.

As an educator, naturalist, and mother, she transforms everyday moments into opportunities to cultivate essential life skills, empowering children to grow confidently and connect knowledge to meaningful life experiences.

YingYu’s approach is equal parts practical and inspiring. With a flair for storytelling and learning experience design, she creates theme-based adventures that spark curiosity, resilience, and cultural awareness. 

A trusted ally to parents seeking culturally responsive and creative ways to support their children, she built up The Herestory Institute and has reached over 2,000 students across the US and around the globe. 

Join her to arm the next generation with the tools to craft their own stories, embrace their heritage, and thrive in today’s dynamic, interconnected world!

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