Saren Keang
“A disability or health struggle is not the end of your story—it is the ultimate proof of your strength, resilience, and capacity to lead.”
Saren Keang | M.Sc. (x3), Author & Resilience Advocate
Researcher | Scholarship Coach | Author | Public Speaker | Mental Health & Disability Advocate
Saren Keang is a three-time Master’s degree recipient, published author, and transformative speaker whose life story redefines the boundaries of human resilience. Breaking generational barriers as the first person from her Cambodian village to earn international graduate degrees in both the United States and Canada, Saren achieved her third Master’s while managing severe health challenges—living with Bipolar disorder and kidney failure—all while financially supporting her family of ten back home.
Saren is the author of two memoirs: A Long Way from Home and Beating the Odds: My Fights Against Bipolar and Kidney Failure. As an international scholarship mentor and coach, she empowers newcomers, immigrant youth, and women across Canada and internationally to navigate higher education, secure fully-funded scholarships, and build lives of purpose. A sought-after public speaker on mental health advocacy, women’s empowerment, and hope-building, Saren turns lived adversity into a blueprint for community impact and leadership.