History and Mission

Mochi was founded in 2008 to provide a community for Asian American teenage girls to access sisterly advice and gain self-esteem. Articles written by peers in high school allow girls to see how others cope with similar issues. Articles written by college women, young professionals, and other role models provide inspiration. Mochi has published 5 issues to-date: Body (Winter 2010), Green (Fall 2009), Technology (Spring/Summer 2009), Winter (Winter 2009), and Premiere (Fall 2008).

The Founders
Maggie Hsu (co-founder), Stephanie Wu (co-founder), Sandra Sohn (founding member)

Executive Board

Maggie Hsu, consultant
Maggie graduated from Harvard College with a degree in biology. She is currently a management consultant in New York. She enjoys learning about architecture and urban planning, trying new restaurants in the city, and watching Gossip Girl. E-mail her at maggie@mochimag.com.

Stephanie Wu, journalist
Stephanie Wu graduated from New York University with degrees in journalism, East Asian studies, and gender studies. She now works at a national magazine based in New York. She has studied, worked, and lived in Taipei, New York, Paris, Shanghai, and Boston. Her passions include glossy magazines, fashion, and graphic design—and her goal in life is to combine the three in a career. E-mail her at steph@mochimag.com.

Gabrielle Yo, student
Gaby is currently a sophomore at Columbia University, where she studies Economics. Apart from her work at Mochi, she enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and meeting new people. E-mail her at gaby@mochimag.com.