Story of You Storyworld
Storyworld is the whole world that grew from one belief: education is healthcare. It has two homes. One is where the idea lives and grows. The other is where it goes out into the community.
One world, two homes
How they work together
Ideas, methods and tools travel out from Story of You. Stories and insight from schools and neighborhoods travel back through the Foundation. Each home makes the other stronger.
Story of You
The home of the idea
Where education as healthcare is studied, written down and practiced: in classrooms, in one-on-one learning, and in the goods that carry the story home.
Lives here: The Healing Classroom · SOY Academy · the Story of You Shop
Story of You Foundation
Nonprofit · in the community
Where the idea becomes action. The Foundation is our nonprofit for community outreach and actionable volunteerism: free programs in schools and neighborhoods, partners who share the work, and people who give their time.
Lives here: community programs · volunteers · partners · the Foundation Board
Story of You Foundation is a separate nonprofit organization. SOY Academy, the Story of You Shop and The Healing Classroom are operated by Story of You LLC.
Our Mission
Education as Healthcare
We believe in the power of education and encourage our students to reimagine it as a form of healthcare, a wellness intervention that celebrates every Story and helps individuals find a future worth investing in.
Our Value
Compassion
We lead with heart and honor every individual's journey.
Growth
We believe in continuous learning and improvement.
Integrity
We act with honesty, respect, and accountability.
Purpose
We inspire meaningful action and lasting impact.
Rooted in purpose.
Driven by passion.
Story of You was founded on the belief that every child deserves access to opportunities that nurture their whole self, mind, heart, and future.
Taehun Lee
Co-Founder & Executive Director
An educator, advocate, and leader with a deep commitment to youth development and community transformation.
Phuong Huynh
Co-Founder & Operating Director
A passionate educator and program strategist dedicated to creating innovative learning experiences for youth.
Joseph Kang
Co-Founder & Business Strategist
A thoughtful business strategist who helps Story of You grow with purpose, bringing more opportunities to young people and the communities they call home.
Min Han
Executive Assistant
Board of Directors & Advisory Council
Story of You Foundation, our nonprofit, is governed by a Board of Directors. A separate Advisory Council of educators, clinicians and community leaders lends its expertise to the Foundation but does not govern it.
Board of Directors
Sets the Foundation's direction, oversees its finances and keeps it true to its mission. Executive Director Taehun Lee leads the Foundation day to day and reports to the Board.
Advisory Council
A separate group of advisors who bring experience in education, health and community work to the Foundation's programs and outreach.
