Trudy Leong

Dynamic broadcaster with extensive experience at WZRD Ghicago 88.3 FM, CAN TV Community Unity Now, and WLUW Chicago 88.7 FM, excelling in content development and community engagement. Proven track record of delivering compelling stories and conducting insightful interviews. Recognized for outstanding public speaking skills and creativity, driving impactful conversations that resonate with diverse audiences.

• Orientation Leader (NEIU), Very favorable job and customer reviews (Jewel-Osco)
• Student Ambassador (Wright College), 01/14

• Student Advocate, initiated establishing a Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society chapter at Northeastern Illinois University, with Provost Helldobler pledging $14,000 in fees, and anticipate successfully assembling 10 full-time faculty charter sponsors, 01/15
• Established SharePoint Student Archive of architectural design, art, essays, and literary work (Wright College), 01/14
• Received Store Director (3349)’s permission to solo carol at Jewel-Osco, singing 7-hour shifts in 2014 for the Greater Chicago Food Depository; continued at Store 3538 in 2022 for . Total raised: $2,000 (2013-2023)

• Student Leadership Development Eagle Eye Award, 01/18
• NEIU Alumni Association Internship Scholarship, 01/17
• Andrew Mihopoulos Scholarship, 01/17
• Trailblazer Award, for The SLAM, from Student Leadership Development (NEIU), 01/16
• First Annual Advocacy Award, from Division of Student Affairs (NEIU), 01/16
• Jewel-Osco Scholarship Award, 01/15, 01/16
• Provost Transfer Scholarship Award (NEIU), COBM Merit Tuition Waiver Scholarship, 01/15, 01/16
• Humanitarian of the Year Award (Wright College), 01/15
• Wright College Chapter CCCTU Local 1600 Scholarship Award, 01/15
• Phi Theta Kappa Illinois Region Hall of Honor Officer Award, 01/15
• City Colleges of Chicago Hudson Memorial Scholarship Fund Award, 01/14
• City Colleges of Chicago Kiki Karas Scholarship Fund Award, 01/14
• Presidential Scholar, 6 semesters (Wright College), 01/13-01/15

• Toyshanese
• Cantonese

• Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce, 60+ hours / week, 01/17
• Election Judge, Since 01/12
• Coordinator and Resident Neighbor, 2 Annual Block Parties/Food Drives for the Puerto RICO Project, 110 pounds of food and $20 collected, Dates: 01/15, 01/16
• Solicited $57 for the USO, the DuPage County 100 Club, and the Cook and Lake County 100 Club by singing patriotic solos on Memorial Day inside the Jewel-Osco front entrance, 01/16, 6 hours
• Volunteer, Moms United against Violence and Incarceration “Holiday Solidarity: Toy Drive Wrap-Up Party” to help moms at Cook County Jail give gifts to their children, 01/15, 3 hours
• Jewel-Osco Volunteer, The Salvation Army’s “Good Neighbor” Radiothon, 01/15, 3 hours
• Solicited $37 for two food pantries at Jewel-Osco after shift, 01/15, 1 hour
• Assistant, WYCC Walk for Health, 01/15, 9 hours
• Event Intern, WYCC Walk for Health, 01/15, 110 hours
• Volunteer Soloist, St. James Christmas Day Mass and Central Nursing Home, 01/13-01/14, 4 hours
• Recipient, Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Award from U.S. Representative Danny K. Davis for academic achievement and service, 01/14
• Volunteer, Chinese Mutual Aid Association (advocacy for immigrants and refugees), 01/14, 20 hours
• Volunteer and Advocate, Purple Asparagus (non-profit to extend healthful eating habits to 1st and 2nd graders), 01/13, 18 hours
• Volunteer, Greater Chicago Food Depository, 01/12, 8 hours

• Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce, 01/17-present
• CAN TV Community Unity Now (The D’Tycoon Show) on Cable Channel 21, 01/19-present
• WLUW Chicago 88.7 FM (Loyola University), 01/24-present
• WZRD Chicago 88.3 FM (Northeastern Illinois University), 01/19-01/22, Station Manager, Broadcaster, Monday shows (9am-2pm) since 01/17, Weekday news segments with producer Bill Morton (since 06/20), Interviews with community leaders, activists, artists, and creators: www.youtube.com/@wzrdchicago88.3fm9, Interviews at the Democratic National Convention on behalf of Pacifica.
• IBHE-SAC (Illinois Board of Higher Education-Student Advisory Council), 01/18-01/19
• Student Trustee, 01/17-01/18
• Wizard (deejay), 01/17-present
• PSA Director WZRD Chicago, 01/17-01/18
• Acting President, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, Northeastern Illinois University College of Business and Management (NEIU-COBM), 01/17
• Treasurer, CEO, Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (NEIU), 01/17-01/18
• President, Business and Management Club AWeSome Achievers Who Serve (NEIU), 01/15-01/17, Outstanding Leader Award for Fundraising, Fall 2016 ($730 for student scholarships), Coordinated 6 donation drives for the Student Food Pantry and two drives with The SLAM for the Puerto RICO Project to help human trafficking victims (total, 200 pounds of food and $65), a seminar on executing public education reform, and inaugural Entrepreneurship Days events.
• Founding President, The SLAM Open Mic Poetry Club (NEIU), 01/15-01/18, Coordinated weekly Open Mics, An original skit and song collaboration with NEIU Financial Aid for early FAFSA completion, An open mic collaboration with NEIU New Student and Family Services on Golden Eagle Welcome Day.
• President, The Wright Side Student Club (Wilbur Wright College), 01/13-01/15, Coordinated 12 The Wright Side Poetry Slams.
• Founding President, Wright Tune Music Club (Wright College), 01/14-01/15, Coordinated weekly Emcee Triathlon Freestyle Rap Games and weekly Hip Hop Dance Workshops.
• President, Theta Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (Wright College), 01/14-01/15, Presenter, Educational Forum at Phi Theta Kappa Illinois Regional Conference 01/15, Co-Presenter, Ed. Forum at NerdNation 01/15, Phi Theta Kappa International Convention 01/15.
• Student Member, Peer Mentor Steering Committee, and Peer Mentor (Wright College), 01/14-01/15
• Student Ambassador (Wright College), 01/14

• Student Leadership Development Eagle Eye Award 2018
• NEIU Alumni Association Internship Scholarship 2017
• Andrew Mihopoulos Scholarship 2017
• Trailblazer Award 2016, for The SLAM, from Student Leadership Development (NEIU) 2016
• First Annual Advocacy Award, from Division of Student Affairs (NEIU) 2016
• Jewel-Osco Scholarship Award 2015, 2016
• Provost Transfer Scholarship Award (NEIU), COBM Merit Tuition Waiver Scholarship 2015, 2016
• Humanitarian of the Year Award (Wright College) 2015
• Wright College Chapter CCCTU Local 1600 Scholarship Award 2015
• Phi Theta Kappa Illinois Region Hall of Honor Officer Award 2015
• City Colleges of Chicago Hudson Memorial Scholarship Fund Award 2014
• City Colleges of Chicago Kiki Karas Scholarship Fund Award 2014
• Presidential Scholar, 6 semesters (Wright College) 2013-2015