Kelly founded Yumin Edu in 2025 after moving from Taiwan to Arizona at the age of 14, where she experienced the challenges of adapting to a new environment as one of the few Asian students in her community.

Realizing that belonging comes through meaningful interaction rather than formal programs alone, she began building a tutoring system focused on conversation, storytelling, and confidence-building.

Starting with Karen and Natalia, Kelly grew the initiative into a volunteer network spanning five high schools, supporting over 70 families within five months. Alongside education, she later expanded her work into sustainability efforts including microplastic research and coral conservation advocacy.