Isaac Zwinger-Nathanson is a Chinese American advocate, leader, peer mentor, and recent Cum Laude graduate of the University of Arizona, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in Food Systems. Born in China and adopted into a multicultural Arizona family, Isaac’s experiences as a person with blindness and mental health disabilities, along with his diverse family background, have shaped his commitment to disability advocacy and youth leadership. He serves as the Immediate Past Chair of Diverse Ability Incorporated and is a proud graduate of the Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (2017) and the Arizona Youth Engagement Academy (2018). Before becoming deeply involved with Arizona Youth Leadership and Engagement Initiatives, Isaac spent many years mentoring youth with vision disabilities and was honored with the 2020 Linda Gonzales Award for Outstanding Rural Youth in recognition of his peer-based leadership and advocacy work. Inspired by his lived experiences and passion for helping others achieve greater independence and quality of life, Isaac aspires to earn a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree and pursue a career as an occupational therapist.

