Steps is a B Corp that provides neurodivergent youth with skills and opportunities for meaningful employment. Steps runs vocational training centers, a research institute, and provides consulting services on workplace inclusion. I serve as a board advisor helping with strategic communications, fundraising, and program development.

Helped families and institutions at an inflection point with their philanthropy refine or develop philanthropic strategies• 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆. Senior advisor at the bank's Philanthropy Centre, designed to connect clients with ideas, experts, NGOs, and peers to build trust, take bigger risks, and deepen the impact of philanthropic giving• 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. Invited and prepped high-profile speakers for a 3-day conference to reflect on past… Show more Helped families and institutions at an inflection point with their philanthropy refine or develop philanthropic strategies• 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆. Senior advisor at the bank's Philanthropy Centre, designed to connect clients with ideas, experts, NGOs, and peers to build trust, take bigger risks, and deepen the impact of philanthropic giving• 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. Invited and prepped high-profile speakers for a 3-day conference to reflect on past trends and future developments on philanthropy in Asia. Areas of focus included: values and legacy, climate change, and disaster relief• 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Helped bank grow institutional partners across Asia, positioning J.P. Morgan as a thoughtful advisor for clients to achieve their philanthropic goals Show less

Led grant-making for 25 markets in Asia Pacific for Ford Philanthropies, the charitable arm of Ford Motor Company.• 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. In addition to ongoing planning, monitoring and evaluation of more than 100 grantees, anticipated changes in China’s Overseas NGO Management Law and ensured Ford’s partners in China could legally receive international donations under new rules. Managed similar situation in India to comply with Foreign Contributions Regulation Act• 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲… Show more Led grant-making for 25 markets in Asia Pacific for Ford Philanthropies, the charitable arm of Ford Motor Company.• 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. In addition to ongoing planning, monitoring and evaluation of more than 100 grantees, anticipated changes in China’s Overseas NGO Management Law and ensured Ford’s partners in China could legally receive international donations under new rules. Managed similar situation in India to comply with Foreign Contributions Regulation Act• 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. Set up employee volunteering committees for Ford in Beijing, Shanghai, and Nanjing• 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Transformed Ford’s environmental grant program in China from a one-time annual awards program to a yearlong project where in addition to the award, grantees received funding, mentorship, and technical and management training. • 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. Helped Bangkok’s free public health clinics analyze demographic data to ensure COVID relief efforts were targeted. Linked them to resources from the Ford's partners and provided 18% of the city’s low-income households with food, healthcare, and relief supplies during the first 4 months of the pandemic in Thailand. • 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴. Rebuilt 3 abandoned buildings to create a Ford community center in Bangkok. The center used art, food, education, and urban interventions to revitalize one of Bangkok’s most historic neighborhoods. • 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀. Organized receptions and community engagement in China for Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s first international tour in 20 years. • 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳. Set up system to deploy grants to impacted areas within 24 hours of major disasters.• 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Built out a suite of STEAM education projects in Greater China and India Show less

Regular guest lecturer on social enterprise and community development at the Urban Design and Development International Program at Thammasat University, one of Thailand's top universities. Have also served as guest lecturer at Kasetsart University's design research center as well as Webster University -- both universities in Bangkok -- speaking about sustainable design and ethical sourcing.

Hands-on experience across corporate communications topics, including: strategic planning, media relations, event management, executive communications, and crisis management.• 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. Developed annual communications budget and strategy • 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. Partnered with internal and external stakeholders to test, localize, and implement new “Go Further” rebranding in China• 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Pitched and managed interviews with print and… Show more Hands-on experience across corporate communications topics, including: strategic planning, media relations, event management, executive communications, and crisis management.• 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. Developed annual communications budget and strategy • 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. Partnered with internal and external stakeholders to test, localize, and implement new “Go Further” rebranding in China• 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Pitched and managed interviews with print and broadcast media (Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, CNN, etc.) on business growth in China• 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Wrote speeches, key messages, and presentations for CEO and senior executives• 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. Ran major events including auto shows, CSR campaigns, and media tours• 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹. Served as interim lead for digital communications for 9 months, setting up editorial calendars for Weibo, WeChat, and influencer engagement• 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹. Created employee communications strategy for 40,000+ staff, partnering with HR create content for company intranet, and company-wide staff meetings• 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Served as spokesperson for international press on Ford's class-leading work in connected mobility Show less

• 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Pitched stories about Ford's renewable materials, fuel economy, and green manufacturing technologies; coordinated review of Asia sections of Ford's global sustainability report. • 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Used sustainability projects to engage government partners. In 2015, launched partnership between Ford, Haier, Trina Solar and Delta Electronics to equip electric car customers in China with solar panels and… Show more • 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Pitched stories about Ford's renewable materials, fuel economy, and green manufacturing technologies; coordinated review of Asia sections of Ford's global sustainability report. • 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Used sustainability projects to engage government partners. In 2015, launched partnership between Ford, Haier, Trina Solar and Delta Electronics to equip electric car customers in China with solar panels and energy-efficient appliances — significantly cutting the customer’s CO2 footprint. Shared project with local and national government leaders Show less

Moved from San Francisco to open BSR’s very first 2 mainland China offices in Guangzhou and Beijing. Grew client base in Asia, advising Chinese and western MNCs on ethical sourcing, community development, and ESG reporting• 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. Wrote 3 consecutive sustainability reports for China Mobile. As part of this, helped company create a system of 361 sustainability KPI to track and manage performance. Helped China Mobile calculate Scope 1 GHG… Show more Moved from San Francisco to open BSR’s very first 2 mainland China offices in Guangzhou and Beijing. Grew client base in Asia, advising Chinese and western MNCs on ethical sourcing, community development, and ESG reporting• 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. Wrote 3 consecutive sustainability reports for China Mobile. As part of this, helped company create a system of 361 sustainability KPI to track and manage performance. Helped China Mobile calculate Scope 1 GHG emissions for the first time across HQ and 31 subsidiary companies. Altogether, these projects helped China Mobile become the first Mainland Chinese company listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index in 2008. Helped author 12 other sustainability for clients in China.• 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. Coordinated 25 companies, including IKEA, Maersk, COSCO, Starbucks and Nike, to build a tool to calculate logistics-related GHG emissions. Tool accounted for: modes of transport, fuel type, trade lanes, and engine specifications• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Hired by China’s largest overseas mine (a US$1.4B investment) to create a community engagement plan amidst violent protests in Papua New Guinea. Spent a month conducting 100+ interviews in local communities, sharing findings directly to CEO and company board• 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴. Created a first-of-its-kind program yearlong CSR training program to address excessive overtime, EH&S, and supervisory skills for HP’s top 30 suppliers, held twice a month in Shenzhen and Kunshan, co-hosted by Foxconn. Developed curriculum, hand-picked trainers, and tracked impact. Presented findings from the project at the World Bank and the OECD in Geneva Show less

Coordinated corporate donor support for "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer," a takeover of Golden Gate Park, what at the time was the largest breast cancer fundraising walk in San Francisco. Nearly 15 years later, organised similar 10-K “Ford Pink Ribbon” walks in Nanjing and Shanghai for staff, family members, and friends