Tag: Jacky Zhao

College of Staten Island Student with Cerebral Palsy Inspires Through Resilience and Action

Oct 14, 2025

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by

Joe Calabrese

in College of Staten Island, New York City, News, Staten Island

Jacky Zhao advocates beyond physical limitations with commute, involvement on campus and open communication about being born with the neurological disorder At the College of Staten Island (CSI), 30-year-old commuter student, senior Jacky Zhao, represents determination, advocacy, and perseverance. Born with Cerebral Palsy (CP), a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, coordination, and muscle…