Big Rapids Festival of The Arts

Arianna Quan: “More Than the Sum”

“More Than the Sum” - exploring how embracing the richness of our individual life experiences and personal differences creates a powerful, innovative force within the world of STEM. For women especially in these fields, the unique perspectives and challenges they face aren’t just aspects of who they are - they’re the strengths that drive creativity, problem-solving, and progress. Arianna Quan is a Chinese immigrant from Beijing and a proud graduate of the College for Creative Studies, where she earned a degree in Automotive Design. A unique blend of art and science defines her career as an instructional designer at CSA Group, where she designs innovative technical training that drives organizational growth and learning. Beyond her professional achievements, Arianna made history as the first Asian American to be crowned Miss Michigan and the first immigrant to compete at the Miss America competition. She is also a passionate advocate for bridging the gap between foreignborn and native-born Americans, using her platform to champion inclusivity and understanding. Her advocacy and accomplishments have earned her features in prominent outlets such as Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, the Associated Press, NBC, and many others. In her free time, Arianna enjoys competitive archery and throwing ceramic pottery.

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