Xian Horn is a joyful half-Asian woman with Cerebral Palsy serving as writer, mentor, teacher, and positivity activist. A member of an international network of extraordinary women, 85 Broads, she was heralded by founder Janet Hanson as an “amazing role model for all women.”

With her personal stories and ongoing mentoring work, Xian Horn is invested in contributing positively to self-esteem and the collective self-image, especially for women. Starting in 2010 with a popular YouTube video, Xian has called for the inclusion of people with disabilities in various beauty campaigns.

In June of 2014, Xian was the first ever alumni Commencement Speaker at NYC Lab School, her alma mater. She has spoken at the Dove Self-Esteem Weekend, New York Life’s Enable Program, ReelAbilities Film Festival, UJA Federation, NYU, BMCC, and JCC Manhattan, among others.