{"id":40976,"date":"2024-12-15T07:00:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T01:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/?post_type=story&#038;p=40976"},"modified":"2024-12-23T10:27:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T04:57:50","slug":"rhea-werner-confronting-eating-disorders-and-body-image-concerns-with-harvard-striped-insights","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/rhea-werner-confronting-eating-disorders-and-body-image-concerns-with-harvard-striped-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhea Werner: Confronting eating disorders and body image concerns with Harvard STRIPED insights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At just 18, Australia based Rhea Werner is proving that age is no barrier to impact. With roots spanning Indian, Malaysian, and German heritage, she has channelled her multicultural perspective into powerful advocacy for mental health and eating disorder awareness. Rhea\u2019s journey is one of courage, empathy, and vision\u2014turning personal insights into transformative global initiatives that prioritize cultural inclusivity and sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From leading groundbreaking youth campaigns to presenting her ideas on international platforms, Rhea has emerged as a trailblazer. Her efforts have earned her some of the world\u2019s most prestigious accolades: the 2024 Diana Award, the 2023 Most Influential Asian-Australian title, and the 2022 Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year honour. Recently she was also selected to attend the Yale Young Global Scholars Program as one of four Australians out of 600 participants.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40981\" style=\"width: 526px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40981\" class=\"wp-image-40981 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-with-the-Australia-Day-Award.webp\" alt=\"Australia Day Young Citizen | Global Indian Teens\" width=\"516\" height=\"636\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-with-the-Australia-Day-Award.webp 630w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-with-the-Australia-Day-Award-243x300.webp 243w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-with-the-Australia-Day-Award-480x592.webp 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 516px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 516\/636;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40981\" class=\"wp-image-40981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-with-the-Australia-Day-Award.webp\" alt=\"Australia Day Young Citizen | Global Indian Teens\" width=\"516\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-with-the-Australia-Day-Award.webp 630w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-with-the-Australia-Day-Award-243x300.webp 243w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-with-the-Australia-Day-Award-480x592.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-40981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rhea with the Australia Day Award 2022<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now poised to begin her next chapter at Harvard University\u2014where she will major in economics and philosophy while pursuing a master\u2019s in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies\u2014Rhea remains dedicated to integrating diversity into healthcare and education systems. With recognition from esteemed institutions like the Australian Olympic Committee, she is serving as an inspiration for young changemakers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>The catalyst: A lockdown realization<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 262-day Melbourne lockdown\u2014the longest in the world\u2014served as a turning point in Rhea\u2019s life. \u201cI witnessed firsthand how my peers struggled immensely with eating disorders, seemingly fading behind their screens as the isolation took its toll,\u201d she tells <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/global-indian-exclusive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Indian<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What struck her most was the prolonged wait for treatment\u2014up to four months\u2014despite eating disorders having the highest mortality rate of any mental health condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This realization spurred her to action. \u201cIt was heartbreaking to see how our public health system was failing young people, focusing solely on retrospective treatment rather than proactive prevention. This gap in care made me realize the urgent need for systemic change,\u201d Rhea explains. Thus began her journey of youth-led initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40983\" style=\"width: 488px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40983\" class=\"wp-image-40983 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Yale-Young-Global-Scholars-Programme.webp\" alt=\"Global Indian Teens | Rhea Werner | Global Indian \" width=\"478\" height=\"575\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Yale-Young-Global-Scholars-Programme.webp 628w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Yale-Young-Global-Scholars-Programme-249x300.webp 249w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Yale-Young-Global-Scholars-Programme-480x578.webp 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 478px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 478\/575;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40983\" class=\"wp-image-40983 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Yale-Young-Global-Scholars-Programme.webp\" alt=\"Global Indian Teens | Rhea Werner | Global Indian \" width=\"478\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Yale-Young-Global-Scholars-Programme.webp 628w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Yale-Young-Global-Scholars-Programme-249x300.webp 249w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Yale-Young-Global-Scholars-Programme-480x578.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-40983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rhea at the Yale Young Global Scholars Programme<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She established Eudaimonia, a platform dedicated to addressing the systemic shortcomings she observed. By combining education and policy, the initiative focused on proactive prevention. \u201cIt\u2019s about building a public health system that doesn\u2019t wait for young people to fall into crisis but actively works to prevent that crisis from ever occurring,\u201d she asserts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>The Harvard STRIPED Initiative<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At just 15 years old, Rhea Werner got selected for the <a href=\"https:\/\/hsph.harvard.edu\/research\/eating-disorders-striped\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvard STRIPED<\/a> Initiative, which proved to be the cornerstone of her advocacy. Being selected for the online programme meant waking up at 1 a.m. to accommodate time zone differences between the United States and Australia. The Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders (STRIPED) is a programme of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, designed to cultivate novel insights and strategies for prevention of eating disorders. It introduces trainees to transdisciplinary perspectives, methodologies, and theories and provide them with opportunities to join crosscutting collaborative teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of the STRIPED cohort, Rhea led the development of online youth surveys in Massachusetts and New York, which later influenced 10 nationwide legislative actions to ban diet pills linked to eating disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40984\" style=\"width: 754px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40984\" class=\"wp-image-40984 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-1024x771.webp\" alt=\"Global Indian Teens | Rhea Werner | Global Indian\" width=\"744\" height=\"560\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-1024x771.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-1536x1156.webp 1536w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-1080x813.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-1280x963.webp 1280w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-980x737.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-480x361.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference.webp 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 744px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 744\/560;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40984\" class=\"wp-image-40984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-1024x771.webp\" alt=\"Global Indian Teens | Rhea Werner | Global Indian\" width=\"744\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-1024x771.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-1536x1156.webp 1536w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-1080x813.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-1280x963.webp 1280w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-980x737.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference-480x361.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Australia-and-New-Zealand-Eating-Disorder-Conference.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-40984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rhea Werner at the Australia and New Zealand Eating Disorder Conference as the only youth presenter<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While doing her international work, Rhea recognizing a lack of youth-led initiatives in Australia \u2013 the country she calls home, and founded the Embrace Collective Youth Initiative, collaborating with luminaries like Taryn Brumfitt, the 2023 Australian of the Year, and researchers at Melbourne University.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pioneering change in Australia<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of Rhea\u2019s most impactful achievements has been authoring the first-ever youth-focused, culturally attuned eating disorder education module. This module got later integrated into the Western Australian curriculum, impacting over 450,000 children. \u201cCollaborating with Harvard to create this module ensures solutions are ingrained and sustainable, tackling the root causes rather than just the symptoms,\u201d she notes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhea\u2019s advocacy extended further when she influenced the National Eating Disorder Strategy, securing $55 million in federal policies to support culturally and linguistically diverse youth. This included integrating Asian and First Nations perspectives into the Royal Children\u2019s Hospital, in Australia impacting thousands of people.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C0pxhjUBrvY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C0pxhjUBrvY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Rhea Werner (@rhea_werner_)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The youngster\u2019s focus on cultural inclusivity doesn\u2019t stop at policy. She ensured that educational materials reflected diverse backgrounds, enabling students from all walks of life to feel represented. \u201cThis effort is about more than education; it\u2019s about giving young people a sense of belonging and understanding,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Youth empowerment and the body image summit<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As head of the national Embrace youth team, Rhea Werner has collaborated with the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA) to adapt health and education policies, addressing the harmful effects of Body Mass Index (BMI) practices on students. She has also led one of the world\u2019s first body image summit, supported by a $50,000 VicHealth grant, which convened over 100 youth from across Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The summit marked a significant step forward, uniting young voices to tackle body image issues. \u201cBringing together youth from different backgrounds helped highlight the universal nature of these challenges while fostering innovative solutions,\u201d Rhea explains.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CqIFB8FJZPk\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CqIFB8FJZPk\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Rhea Werner (@rhea_werner_)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><b>A global voice: From the United Nations to rural Asia<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhea\u2019s impact transcends borders. Invited by the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth, she presented her work at the 2023 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, reaching 40,000 people. She has also made efforts to extend her education modules to rural India and Malaysia through local nonprofits addressing regional issues such as colourism\u2019s impact on body image.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In rural communities, Rhea\u2019s initiatives have led to enriching 790 educators and students, bridging gaps in understanding and creating dialogue around inclusivity. \u201cDriving regional education about colourism has been deeply rewarding, knowing it can shift perceptions and empower youth to embrace their identities,\u201d she shares.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Roots that shape a vision<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Born in Germany to an Indian mother and a German father, Rhea\u2019s upbringing was a rich blend of cultural traditions. She spent the first eight years of her life in Germany before relocating to Australia with her parents. \u201cGrowing up, my parents were deeply committed to giving me a holistic cultural upbringing. They never wanted me to feel like I had to choose between identifying as Indian or German. Instead, they celebrated both aspects of my heritage equally,\u201d Rhea reflects.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40986\" style=\"width: 668px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40986\" class=\"wp-image-40986 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-Werner-with-her-parents.webp\" alt=\"Global Indian Teens | Rhea Werner | Global Indian \" width=\"658\" height=\"535\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-Werner-with-her-parents.webp 746w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-Werner-with-her-parents-300x244.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-Werner-with-her-parents-480x391.webp 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 658px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 658\/535;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40986\" class=\"wp-image-40986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-Werner-with-her-parents.webp\" alt=\"Global Indian Teens | Rhea Werner | Global Indian \" width=\"658\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-Werner-with-her-parents.webp 746w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-Werner-with-her-parents-300x244.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-Werner-with-her-parents-480x391.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-40986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rhea Werner with her parents<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her multicultural heritage became the foundation of her advocacy. \u201cMy Indian heritage, in particular, has had a profound influence on my worldview and my work. It allowed me to integrate perspectives from my heritage and ensure that young people from various backgrounds could see themselves reflected in these resources,\u201d she shares. This unique perspective has driven her to embed cultural diversity into national strategies and education systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhea\u2019s childhood was steeped in traditions that shaped her outlook. From celebrating Diwali and performing pujas to observing Christmas and Nikolaustag, her family\u2019s inclusive approach helped her embrace diversity. \u201cKnowing that my heritage not only shapes who I am but also inspires meaningful change in others\u2019 lives has been incredibly fulfilling,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>The backbone of balance<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balancing academics, activism, and personal life is no easy feat, but Rhea credits rowing as her anchor. \u201cDuring the season, we are training up to 30 hours a week alongside school. Rowing has enhanced my immense appreciation for discipline and structure,\u201d she shares. This disciplined approach allows her to manage her initiatives while excelling academically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She also emphasizes the importance of collaboration. \u201cI\u2019m fortunate to have an incredible team of volunteers who share my passion for creating change. It\u2019s not just about what I can achieve but about taking forward a collective vision where everyone feels empowered to make a difference,\u201d she states.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40988\" style=\"width: 556px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40988\" class=\"wp-image-40988 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Mental-Health-Australias-national-summit.webp\" alt=\"Diana Award Winner | The Global Indian Teen\" width=\"546\" height=\"548\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Mental-Health-Australias-national-summit.webp 520w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Mental-Health-Australias-national-summit-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Mental-Health-Australias-national-summit-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Mental-Health-Australias-national-summit-480x482.webp 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 546px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 546\/548;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40988\" class=\"wp-image-40988\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Mental-Health-Australias-national-summit.webp\" alt=\"Diana Award Winner | The Global Indian Teen\" width=\"546\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Mental-Health-Australias-national-summit.webp 520w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Mental-Health-Australias-national-summit-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Mental-Health-Australias-national-summit-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhea-at-the-Mental-Health-Australias-national-summit-480x482.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-40988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rhea at the Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA)&#8217;s National Summit<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>Its all about creating change\u2026<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhea Werner\u2019s aspirations extend to working in finance, focusing on healthcare and agriculture, upon completion of her studies at Harvard. \u201cThrough this, I hope to develop and support companies pioneering proactive healthcare and agricultural approaches. I also hope to further reconnect with my Indian roots by working in India,\u201d Rhea envisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most rewarding aspect of Rhea\u2019s work lies in its ripple effect. \u201cKnowing that these efforts inspire others to start their own initiatives and drive meaningful change makes every challenge worthwhile,\u201d she signs off.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Follow Rhea Werner on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rhea-werner-7606621b1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rhea_werner_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At just 18, Australia based Rhea Werner is proving that age is no barrier to impact. With roots spanning Indian, Malaysian, and German heritage, she has channelled her multicultural perspective into powerful advocacy for mental health and eating disorder awareness. Rhea\u2019s journey is one of courage, empathy, and vision\u2014turning personal insights into transformative global initiatives that prioritize cultural inclusivity and sustainability. From leading groundbreaking youth campaigns to presenting her ideas on international platforms, Rhea has emerged as a trailblazer. Her efforts have earned her some of the world\u2019s most prestigious accolades: the 2024 Diana Award, the 2023 Most Influential Asian-Australian [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":40980,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","story-category":[215,2438],"story-tag":[3051,2705,14,4142],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Rhea Werner: Creating change with Harvard STRIPED insights<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Rhea Werner won Diana Award, the 2023 Most Influential Asian-Australian title, and the 2022 Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year honour.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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