Jiayuan Tian is a Chinese writer and social innovator, currently pursuing a Master of International Affairs at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. A graduate of Minerva University, where he studied Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences across seven global cities, Jiayuan’s work weaves together themes of identity, memory, and global belonging through narrative storytelling. He is a Diana Award Honoree and the co-founder of youth-focused initiatives that aim to expand access to global education and amplify underrepresented voices.