Zachary “Zach” Chew

Zachary “Zach” Chew attended Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory and was a member of its Class of 2026. With Chinese and Korean heritage, he joined Futuremakers to connect with Asian American leaders and contribute to the community. His interests during the 2025 summer centered on neighborhood participation and telling stories that encourage people to get involved.

For his independent project, Zach interviewed cleanup leaders and volunteers and edited their experiences into short videos promoting civic engagement. His summer placement supported a series of street cleanups in Asian American neighborhoods, linking practical neighborhood work with storytelling about civic pride.

Zach shared the videos on social media. His project sought to make local service visible and approachable, using the perspectives of people already doing the work to encourage others to participate in their own neighborhoods.