Every student’s journey at ISHCMC–AA begins with exploration. Within a community that values both independence and collaboration, students are encouraged to uncover what drives them and to pursue their goals with confidence and purpose. These early experiences lay the foundation for inspiring alumni stories that reflect the school’s belief in empowering lifelong learners.
For Tracy Vo (Class of 2021), that spark first appeared in Grade 12, when she launched her own baking business. What began as a simple passion project soon became an opportunity for her to learn about leadership, community, and purpose, values that would continue to guide her long after graduation.
From ISHCMC – AA to making a meaningful impact
This early experience shaped her belief that meaningful work begins with purpose, and what started as a personal project became a lesson in leadership, entrepreneurship, and community spirit. With encouragement from her teachers at ISHCMC – AA, Tracy learned what it means to bring joy and connection through her work, a foundation that would later become a remarkable alumni success story.
Now pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Business and Commerce at Macquarie University, following her earlier studies at RMIT Vietnam, Tracy continues to blend her academic learning with her passion for innovation. She also shared that she plans to transfer to a Bachelor of Cyber Security program at AIBI next year, further expanding her skill set and future career opportunities. As a participant in the Tech Ready Women Academy’s Female Founder Startup Program and now the Founder and CEO of her own non-profit, she is turning her ideas into action, proving that purpose-driven education can lead to impact far beyond the classroom.
Alumni success begins with passion
Today, Tracy is the Founder and CEO of ChangCuti, a social enterprise that began with a mission to rescue cats and has evolved into a movement that connects mental health, technology, and community. She describes herself as “part philanthropist, part chaos coordinator, and a full-time believer that doing good should look good too.”
Through ChangCuti, Tracy leads her own nonprofit initiative, managing a global network of 30 volunteers dedicated to humanitarian causes. Whether rescuing animals, supporting mental health, or mobilising youth for social impact, Tracy continues to pave her own way with purpose, turning empathy into action and inspiring others to do the same. Tracy has transformed her personal challenges into a platform for positive impact. Her organisation helps students and young professionals find purpose through volunteering and humanitarian projects on a platform that makes helping others both accessible and innovative.
Tracy at ROBOROCK’s House of Tomorrow
Tracy’s impact extends beyond Australia. She joined the Tech Ready Women Program to explore how she can contribute to tech, and independently advocates for international students at Macquarie University, helping launch the “Jobs Open to International Students” section in the career mailing list. She was also selected as an Ambassador for the Institute for Economics and Peace, a United Nations partner, promoting equity and inclusion.
Tracy Vo in attendance at SXSW Sydney 2025
Pursuing with purpose beyond graduation
Her story shows how early encouragement and education can shape lifelong purpose. Growing up with a natural curiosity and drive to create, she discovered her entrepreneurial spirit while being a student at ISHCMC-AA.
Tracy Vo in a photoshoot with MBA Nexus
Tracy Vo’s journey reflects the lasting values of ISHCMC – AA: to thrive now and in the future. Her story shows how early encouragement and education can shape lifelong purpose. Growing up with a natural curiosity and drive to create, she discovered her entrepreneurial spirit while being a student at ISHCMC-AA. Through ChangCuti and Youth Philanthropy, she transforms compassion into community impact, showing how true success is defined by giving back. Hers is one of many inspiring alumni stories that illustrate how our school supports alumni success, encouraging every graduate to continue making a difference long after graduation.
Discover more alumni success stories
Each graduate’s success is a reflection of our school’s belief in empowering students to discover their purpose and create meaningful change. This alumni story is one of purpose and persistence, an example of how ISHCMC – AA supports alumni success by fostering independence, global awareness, and the courage to lead with heart.
Read more alumni stories and see how our Sunbears continue to make an impact around the world: https://www.aavn.edu.vn/alumni-ishcmc-american-academy/
