Ada
Tieanworn
Youth Advocate
Eco-Entrepreneur
Social Innovator
Phoonseeraah "Ada" Tieanworn is a dynamic individual with a talent for creating her own opportunities. Known for her entrepreneurial spirit, she has been involved in various projects and initiatives, showcasing her ability to adapt and innovate in diverse fields. Ada’s work reflects her dedication to making a meaningful impact, whether through creative ventures or social contributions.
My National & International Award
GLOBAL HOSPITALITY AID
Founder
Global Hospitality Aid mobilizes and repurposes unused hotel linens and toiletries for humanitarian relief in conflict zones. It operates as a politically neutral organization, supporting both sides in crises like Israel-Palestine and Myanmar, while maintaining a zero-carbon upcycling process. The initiative hires low-income workers and uses sustainable methods like creating dyes from weeds. Working with major hotel brands, universities, and organizations like UNHCR, it produces items such as baby blankets and sanitation products to help those in need globally.
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Learn more about GHA at globalhospitalityaid.com
My Papa Taught Me to Invest
Author
I wrote My Papa Taught Me to Invest to share the timeless money lessons my father taught me as a teenager. What began as our conversations on compound interest, stock valuation, and risk management has grown into an award-winning, bestselling book—ranked #1 in Amazon’s New Releases – Morals & Responsibility and #3 in Teen & Adult Business & Economics. With 300+ pages of insights, real-world examples, and practical tools, it makes financial literacy accessible while empowering young people to invest, build confidence, and achieve independence.
Consent Game
The Consent Game is an initiative focused on sexual health and social issues, teaching the understanding of consent. It uses interactive methods to explore how consent is communicated, including real-life scenarios and role-playing exercises. This project encourages thoughtful discussions around boundaries, consent, and respectful communication.
Learn more about Consent Game at adaconsentgame.org
ScolioBuddy
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ScolioBuddy is an early detection and diagnosis app designed to help track scoliosis in collaboration with Siri Hospital and medical professionals. The app assists users in identifying early signs of scoliosis and provides guidance for further medical consultation. It was part of the World Scoliosis Event held at the hospital in June, showcasing its potential to improve scoliosis awareness and management through technology.
U.N. Children’s Rights Coalition
Youth Member
As a Youth Member of the Children's Rights Coalition (คณะกรรมการคุ้มครองเด็ก) under the U.N., Ada actively contributed to the Alternative Report on Thailand’s Children’s Rights Situation. She worked to identify overlooked issues impacting children, such as labor, sexual abuse, human trafficking, and malnourishment, bringing these critical concerns to the attention of the international community to advocate for stronger protections and solutions for vulnerable children in Thailand.
Choate “By Stander Program”
The Choate Bystander Education Program is a student leadership initiative aimed at teaching both students and faculty how to be effective bystanders in preventing sexual misconduct and challenging social norms that support sexual violence. The program promotes active involvement in creating a safer community. As part of this effort, there are plans to integrate the Wellness Game, which focuses on educating boys about the meaning of consent, helping them understand and respect boundaries in relationships.
Hotel Management Internship
During a Hotel Management Internship, recommended by Oakwood/Ascott Thailand's National Manager, Ada focused on various aspects of hospitality. In the F&B sector, she established best practices for allergen-free food preparation, including staff training to prevent cross-contamination in kitchens. At the Front Desk, she gained experience interacting with international guests. Additionally, she contributed to business development by working on finance and business strategies. This comprehensive internship provided key insights into hotel operations and management.
Safe Haven Bites
The Safe Haven Bites initiative teaches abused women in shelters, former sex workers, and teen mothers how to create baked goods. The program focuses on empowering these women by equipping them with practical skills while ensuring the production of snacks that are either non-allergic or have health benefits. This initiative not only supports these women in developing culinary skills but also promotes the creation of safe and nutritious food for their communities.
Ada's Thai Snack Design & Exports
Ada’s Thai Snack Design & Exports, following an internship with Charoen Pokphand Group, has successfully developed and marketed a range of snack products internationally. These include savory snacks like Maxseeds, Pad Thai Rice Crackers, and Rice Cracker with Sour Cream & Onion as well as sweet treats like Coconut Brownies, Mango Brownies, Yuzu Brownies, and Thai Sticky Rice with Mango Rice Crackers. Her products are sold in prominent stores such as Costco, Trader Joe’s, Coles Australia, Walmart, and Sam's Club China. In Thailand, they are available at King Power Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), and Rangnam featuring Ada’s photo on the packaging.
Letter of Appreciation for Bringing These Thai Snacks to Costco Spain.
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Wings of Love:
Bird Sanctuary Rehabilitation
The "Wings of Love" Social Enterprise, founded by Ada, is a tourism-focused initiative aimed at supporting wild and trafficked endangered birds and animals. This project promotes sustainable tourism while providing aid and rehabilitation to wildlife in need, striving to protect these vulnerable creatures and create awareness among tourists about conservation and ethical wildlife interactions.
Learn More about Wings of Love at wingsoflovethailand.com
Innovare
Crafting Freedom is an initiative empowering migrant women vulnerable to exploitation by training them to create handcrafted products from local materials. The products, combining beauty with functional features like mosquito repellents and aromatherapy, are sold under the Ada brand through tourism and online platforms. This project provides sustainable income, dignity, and a platform for transformation, while Innovare impact has been recognized with numerous international innovation awards.
CLASS National Essay Gold Medal
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RUOK Research
Second Author
Ada served as the second author for the conference proceeding titled "RUOK: Recuration of a Public Dataset Utilized to Optimize Knowledge for Multi-label Chest X-ray Disease Screening." The research was presented at the 46th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, held in Orlando, Florida, from July 15-19, 2024. This work focused on improving the accuracy of chest X-ray disease screening by optimizing the use of public datasets, contributing to advancements in medical imaging and diagnostics.
GlauCUTU-WebXR
Second Author
Ada served as the second author for the conference proceeding titled "GlauCUTU-WebXR: Virtual Reality Visual Field Perimetry System – Embedded with Enhanced Humphrey Field Analyzer Prediction Models for Glaucoma Screening in Resource-limited Settings (304)," which was accepted for presentation at the 47th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC).
