I am part of the warm and dynamic circulation team at Bernal Heights Library.

As an independent consultant, I have worked with clients on a variety of projects, including:• Serving as Senior Researcher for the documentary “The Chinese Exclusion Act” (Steeplechase Films, premiered on PBS American Experience in May 2018)• Developing a teacher’s discussion and classroom guide for the documentary “ChineseCouplets” (Lowedown Productions, 2015)• Providing on-site assistance to legal professionals, historians, and genealogists at San Francisco Bay… Show more As an independent consultant, I have worked with clients on a variety of projects, including:• Serving as Senior Researcher for the documentary “The Chinese Exclusion Act” (Steeplechase Films, premiered on PBS American Experience in May 2018)• Developing a teacher’s discussion and classroom guide for the documentary “ChineseCouplets” (Lowedown Productions, 2015)• Providing on-site assistance to legal professionals, historians, and genealogists at San Francisco Bay Area archival institutions• Presenting research workshops for community groups such as the National Japanese American Historical Society and the California Genealogical Society Show less

• Assisted researchers by providing access to original records, microfilm, and online resources; responded to an average of 300 reference requests yearly from the public (historians, genealogists, the legal community) and federal agencies• Arranged, processed, and developed finding aids for several record groups, creating online catalog entries using the National Archives descriptive standards and tools• Developed staff guides for providing reference assistance with… Show more • Assisted researchers by providing access to original records, microfilm, and online resources; responded to an average of 300 reference requests yearly from the public (historians, genealogists, the legal community) and federal agencies• Arranged, processed, and developed finding aids for several record groups, creating online catalog entries using the National Archives descriptive standards and tools• Developed staff guides for providing reference assistance with immigration, Bureau of Prisons, and federal court records• Supervised student interns and volunteers working on processing and reference-related projects• Presented workshops on research and historical records for groups such as the National Japanese American Historical Society, the San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society, and the Association of Professional Genealogists Show less

• Provided administrative support to the organization's Executive Director and to the bookkeeper• Managed office maintenance and supply purchasing for city-certified green business• Coordinated benefits and human resources-related services for staff of 12• Assisted with hiring and candidate screening for four staff positions

• Oversaw on-site and off-site public programs, including events with notables such as author Maxine Hong Kingston, writer Rosemary Gong, architect/historian Philip P. Choy, playwright Welly Yang, and artists Indigo Som and Flo Oy Wong.• Led tours of the museum’s permanent exhibit for K-12 school groups and the general public. Evaluated the museum's Chinatown tour and conceptualized a tour guide training program.• Curated and provided administrative support for exhibits… Show more • Oversaw on-site and off-site public programs, including events with notables such as author Maxine Hong Kingston, writer Rosemary Gong, architect/historian Philip P. Choy, playwright Welly Yang, and artists Indigo Som and Flo Oy Wong.• Led tours of the museum’s permanent exhibit for K-12 school groups and the general public. Evaluated the museum's Chinatown tour and conceptualized a tour guide training program.• Curated and provided administrative support for exhibits. Researched and developed "Miss Chinatown USA", a 2007 exhibit and oral history project. Assisted with 2006 exhibit "Earthquake: The Chinatown Story", which received thousands of visitors and both local and national press coverage.• Assisted operations staff with supervising front desk volunteers, daily opening and closing procedures, and membership maintenance. • Supported grant-writing efforts and was responsible for following up with administrative deadlines for successful grants. Show less