Catharine McCord is a Taiwanese American wellness advocate blending biochemistry and landscape architecture to support community healing. At Colorado Asian Pacific United (CAPU), she leads initiatives uplifting AANHPI histories through trauma-sensitive mindfulness and community-based wellness practices. Her approach centers connection, remembrance, and joy. With a passion for equity and cultural preservation, Catharine brings design thinking and scientific knowledge to advance collective well-being, especially within underrepresented communities.