Our Team

  • Sarah Chianglin - Founder & Executive Director

    Sarah is currently majoring in politics and history at Pomona College. In 2020, she founded Distant Hugs to spread joy to elderly individuals experiencing social isolation. Besides making cards, Sarah enjoys journaling and sharing creative content on her Instagram @bonjourbullets.

  • Laura Chianglin - Associate Director & Washington Chapter Lead

    Laura is a first-year student attending the University of Washington. She coordinated the card kit donation drive with the Seattle Children’s Hospital and promoted high school student participation within the Bellevue, WA area. Laura enjoys baking and listening to music.

  • Megan Li - Social Media Manager & Texas Chapter Lead

    Megan is a senior at the Hockaday School in Dallas, TX. She has volunteered with Distant Hugs since 2020 and now runs the Dallas chapter. In her free time, she loves dancing, traveling, listening to music, and trying new foods.