Meet Our Founder
Wanyue (Vincent) Jie Founder, One Day Project
Vincent has never been the kind of person to see a problem and look away.
At The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey, he found his voice on stage: writing, directing, and performing his own original works, including his play Forever and Ever. It was there that he first understood the quiet power of storytelling: to make people feel seen, understood, and less alone. That belief would become a throughline in everything he does.
In the classroom, that same curiosity took him in a different direction. He co-authored published research on health disparities among American youth and later studied Molecular Biology and Cancer Biology at Stanford University, driven by a growing conviction that the healthcare system was failing those who needed it most. For Vincent, the question was no longer just how to tell stories, but how to change the realities behind them.
That question ultimately led him to found One Day Project, a platform rooted in both empathy and action. Bringing together his instincts as a storyteller, his training as a researcher, and his refusal to remain passive in the face of injustice, Vincent set out to move beyond awareness and toward tangible impact, from community-based initiatives to efforts addressing inequality in access to care and resources.
That same belief also carried him beyond the stage and into producing. Drawn by the idea of using art to connect hearts, Vincent connected with Cecilia Lin, an award-winning composer and commercial producer, and began learning how stories are brought to life from behind the curtain. When he encountered Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) at the Longacre Theatre, he recognized in its intimacy and creative boldness a reflection of his own values. He is proud to be part of a new generation of theatre producers. Using art not only to move audiences, but to inspire meaningful action.
For Vincent, awareness alone has never been enough. One Day Project is his answer to the question he continues to ask himself: If this isn’t something I step up to do, then who will?


A Friendship That Changed Everything.
Vincent Jie has always believed that the people we love shape who we become. Growing up, one of his closest friends was on the autism spectrum. Bright, creative, and full of potential, but quietly struggling with anxiety and the weight of feeling misunderstood. Watching his friend navigate a world that wasn't built for him, and seeing how few mental health resources truly addressed the unique needs of autistic youth, Vincent felt compelled to act.
That friendship became the foundation of One Day Project.
"I kept thinking, if my friend, who has people who love him and fight for him, still falls through the cracks, what happens to the kids who don't have that?"
From the Stage to the Community
Vincent didn't just build a website, he took action. Drawing on years of experience as a playwright, director, and performer, Vincent organized fundraising performances to bring his mission to life. He believes that art has the power to move people in ways that words alone cannot — and that a single performance can open hearts, spark conversations, and inspire real change.
Beyond the stage, Vincent leveraged his natural leadership to rally those around him. From his peers at The Lawrenceville School to community members in Great Neck, New York, he called on friends, classmates, and supporters to join the cause, turning personal conviction into collective action.
For Vincent, One Day Project is not just an organization. It is proof that one person, armed with passion and purpose, can make a difference.
Education
June – August 2025
Stanford University Summer Session,
Stanford, CA
Completed advanced coursework in Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Genocide and Humanitarian Intervention, and Acting. Authored a research paper on the detection and diagnosis of prostate and breast cancer.
2025–Present
Ethical Question of the Week Club,
The Lawrenceville School, NJ
Founder, Created and led an ethics discussion club inspired by Cornell's model, fostering critical thinking and open dialogue among peers.
Aug 2024
Founder, Established a local clothing redistribution initiative benefiting underserved New York communities.
Clothing Charity Program, Great Neck, NY