Developed the foundation’s grantmaking and programmatic activities in the United States to support welcoming communities and a responsive immigration system rooted in justice.

Advised the foundation in developing its initial strategies and programs in the United States.

Provided research, policy analysis, program planning, and project management services to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations. Clients included Annie E. Casey Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Ford Foundation, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, NEO Philanthropy, America’s Voice, American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, Asian American Justice Center, California Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Institute, California Forward, the National Immigration Forum, and other organizations.

Oversaw program development, strategic communications, and policy advocacy for a community-based civil rights organization. Accomplishments included creating the first statewide project, Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE), to provide advocacy for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in California’s capitol; successfully advocating for the passage of the first municipal language access laws in the US (Oakland and San Francisco), as well as similar laws by the State of California; and advancing anti-discrimination, voting, and census policy measures at the state and local levels.

Worked with local leaders and groups to conduct policy advocacy and impact litigation in the areas of affirmative action, economic development, and voting rights.