a little about me! ⸜(。˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡

hailing from all over san gabriel valley in southern california, i’ve always been invested in the cultural identity of myself and those around me. since i was young, this has remained a constant - from following the latest trends within the asian-american community to seeing how the cultures i grew up with are perceived by broader audiences are just some examples.

nowadays, this has culminated into deep community analysis. research that i’ve conducted at williams and within programs include: creating policy reform after analyzing online communities where minors and 18+ users are allowed to interact by discerning rates of sexual harassment and predatory behavior; identifying how the asian-american identity racially forms depending on the ethnic makeup of where one comes from; seeing how different generations react to political news, dependent on their socialization. i’ve since focused on applying my personal interests with my academic interests, seeking to better understand how communities react and interact with one another while understanding the implications of culture, media, and more.

as such, i hope to continue working and exploring with diverse identities and groups academically, professionally, and within my own interests!

some fun fACTS! ( ˶°ㅁ°) !!

  • i’ve worked part time as a barista for the last 4 years (i make yummy matcha lattes)

  • while studying abroad this year, i’m the main support for SOAS’s overwatch team in the 2025-2026 UK collegiate esports league

  • i started dancing at 6, and i specialize in hip-hop and vogue! at williams, i’ve danced to le sserafim’s crazy + perfect night, newjeans’s attention, and more!

  • i’m a huge live music fan, and try to go to at least one concert a month!

  • i’ve been attending anime expo since i was 7, and have been cosplaying since i was 13!