Amanda Nguyen

Imagine a superhero who fights for fairness and also travels to space! That's Amanda Nguyen. She was born a long time ago, on October 10, 1991. She's an American who is super good at starting new things, like her own organization called Rise. Rise helps people who need their rights protected. She's also an astronaut, which means she gets to fly way, way up into the sky, even past the clouds!

Guess what? Amanda Nguyen is the very first Vietnamese American woman to ever fly to space! She went on a special rocket trip with a company called Blue Origin. Her space adventure happened on April 14, 2025. It was like a quick trip to the edge of space, where everything looks tiny below. While she was up there, she even did some cool science experiments!

Amanda doesn't just fly to space; she also works hard to make the world a better place. She helped create a law that protects people who have been survivors of sexual assault. This law is super important because it makes sure everyone is treated with kindness and respect. She also started a big movement to stop people from being mean to Asian Americans, which made lots of people pay attention.

Because Amanda is so amazing, she's won lots of awards and been recognized by important people. She was even nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, which is a really big deal! Magazines like TIME have called her one of their 'Women of the Year.' She's also been on lists like Forbes '30 Under 30,' meaning she's one of the most successful young people in the world. She's a true inspiration!