I grew up in Minnesota with immigrant parents and completed my studies at the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture, including the Rome Program, and research in Taiwan and Greece. Additionally, I was a part of the Kellogg Institute’s International Scholars Program and earned a second degree in Chinese Language and Literature. I invest in the community by mentoring aspiring architects and singing with local ensembles such as VocalEssence, whose mission is to advance inclusion, access, and equity in the musical arts.