The past...

I’ve always found myself stepping into the work of making things better, whether captaining a soccer team, turning my high school Spirit Store into a record-breaking fundraiser, or helping redesign DEI practices at my university. I didn’t chase leadership; I simply saw gaps, patterns, or possibilities and felt compelled to act.

Growing up in the Bay Area surrounded by languages, cultures, and perspectives taught me early on that there is never just one right way to do something. That belief carried me through my academic journey as I gained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Psychology, and dual master’s degrees in Human Development and Statistics from the University of Pennsylvania. Each step strengthened my understanding of how people learn, grow, and navigate the structures around them. Those early experiences shaped my core belief: systems should adapt to people, not the other way around — a principle that still guides my work today.

The present...

Today, I bring that same adaptive, human-centered mindset to my leadership. At Turning Green, I've stepped in as Interim Chief of Staff during a critical transition, leading global strategy, operations, and team alignment while helping their flagship program regain stability and momentum. Project Green Challenge reached over 7,400 students this year — one of its most successful years to date.

My leadership philosophy begins with empathy. Empathy creates trust. Structure creates clarity. Together, they create impact.

I’ve learned that the best systems don’t overshadow people. They give them space to excel.

The future...

I’m continuing to grow as a systems-level leader — someone who connects research, operations, and strategy to expand opportunity across sectors. Whether improving access to education, strengthening community programs, supporting public-sector innovation, or optimizing organizational structures, my focus remains the same: build the scaffolding that helps people do their best work.

I’m especially energized by spaces where human insight meets data-driven decision-making. That’s where we design solutions that are compassionate, effective, and sustainable. Progress is never just technical; it’s relational. It happens when we build communities, not hierarchies.

My framework is simple: empathy as the foundation, organization as the scaffolding, and curiosity as the spark. These principles guide how I lead, how I learn, and how I turn insight into action.