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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

I collaborate with small and local news organizations, consulting on audience and membership strategies. Our shared aim is to build more sustainable business models that support the important, democracy-preserving work that journalists do.

As a freelancer, I've written and reported essays and stories on race, gender, politics, and culture for national and local publications.

San Francisco Bay Area

I forged a new education technology beat for Wired (5M readers), reporting ondistance learning in K-12 and higher education during the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as student surveillance issues and the impact of generative AI on education. My story on the new, more diverse class of tech-enabled homeschoolers was the topsubscription driver for the week it published, earning 116K unique views, with 76.3%of traffic from new readers.I reached audiences beyond Wired.com by discussing my work on CBS MorningNews, NPR's "All Things Considered," Twitch, Twitter Live, and Facebook Live. I've also discussed my reporting at SXSW EDU and at the Education Writers Association national conference.In my capacity as a Senior Digital Producer, I boosted the performance of each Wired.com story by optimizing SEO and crafting display headlines in Wired's smart, conversational voice. I used analytics to guide strategy for newsletters and distribution partnerships, such as Apple News.

San Francisco Bay Area

I wrote for the First Round Review, an online resource for startups. I interviewed leaders from across the tech industry and distilled their advice for an online audience, while helping to manage the firm's Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts.

San Francisco Bay Area

I was selected as one of four fellows to complete a six-month fellowship at WIRED. I pitched, reported and wrote 1-3 articles a week for the consumer tech vertical, while supporting fact-checking. I also recorded and edited the Gadget Lab Podcast, WIRED’s weekly flagship podcast.

San Mateo, Ca

I joined a small team of linguists and literature Ph. Ds to produce engaging, web-based, Common Core-aligned language arts activities for K-12 students.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

At the Brown University Writing Center, I served as a writing coach and editor for students across all disciplines.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

I supported students' mastery of concepts in "Introduction to Human Development and Education," under Dr. Jin Li and Dr. Yoko Yamamoto.

Greater New York City Area

I supported marketing and communications at the largest multicultural children's book publisher in the U.S.

San Juan Capistrano, Ca

I taught 8th grade American History at a nonprofit summer program that puts low-income middle school students on the path to college.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Double-Major In Comparative Literature And Education Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Post- Magazine, Women's Launch Pad, Swearer Center for Public Service, Asian American Literary.

Littérature Comparée & Sciences De L'Éducation

Earned high marks in advanced literature, art history, philosophy, and political science courses. • Designed independent research.

Creative Writing Conservatory