Activities

I have been motivated and inspired by my dearest mother, mentors, and professors to become the ally and voice for every student. To me, everyone should be embraced in the STEM field regardless of their social identities. More generally, no one should be discouraged to pursue their career goals because of their social identities. To address this, I have been passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in my everyday community as a resident advisor (RA), the student ambassador of the Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA), and an active volunteer at the Association of Women in Math (AWM).

With deep gratitude, I have been awarded multiple recognitions for my advocacy work.

Fred S Bailey Scholarship, Recognition of leadership in service and activism (June 2022)
Dr. John E. Collins Community Excellence Award (April 2022)
Fred S Bailey Scholarship, Recognition of leadership in service and activism (April 2021)
Diversity and Social Justice Education Award, Honorable Award in Outstanding Undergraduate (April 2021)

Activities

Gender Minority in Mathematics - President (25-26) (Sep. 2023-Present)

Co-chaired for GeMM colloquium committee, served on the professional development committee, and was secretary
Served on GeMM colloquium committee and professional development committee
Organized the 2023 and 2024 GeMM colloquium, hosting Prof. Laura Escobar and Prof. Keisha Cook
Collaborate with the UMN math department to host various events such as first-year grad essential sessions, NSF grants info sessions, how-to-attend seminar info sessions, etc.

Association Women in Math - Student Volunteer (Aug. 2020- Present)

Co-organize, advertise and moderate the AWM Communication Employment Series Seminar.
Volunteered as data collectors and mathematician biography writers for AWM 50th anniversary projects.
Selected as a student participant in 2020 & 2021 Graduate Research Opportunities of Women (GROW).
Participated in the 2021 Math for America (MfA) AWM student essay contest.

UMN Math Graduate Orientation - Orientation Coordinator (Jul. 2024-Sep. 2024)

Co-organize the 2024 UMN Math Grad Orientation with David Demark to welcome new gradaute students
Collaborate with the math department and offices accross campus to provide teaching training and resources for new students.

University of Illinois Residence Hall - Resident Advisor (RA) (Aug. 2020- Dec. 2022)

Coordinate academic and social programs for 60 residents when counseling each individual students' needs
Cooperate with other RAs to advocate inclusivity and social justice for over 1200 residents

Office of Minority Student Association - Student Ambassador (Aug. 2020-Dec. 2022)

Promote OMSA initiatives with interpersonal techniques to engage peers, visitors, and campus partners
Plan and execute OMSA outreach events such as major info sessions and mentor network program
YouTube video: Finding Research Opportunities: OMSA Student Success Kit

Fulbright Taiwan - Foundation for Scholar Exchange - Intern (Jun. 2020-Aug. 2020)

Organized meetings and supported administrative duties of Fulbright Taiwan
Developed and updated the Fulbright Taiwan English Teaching Assistant website

Illinois Geometry Lab Outreach - Active Participant (Jan. 2020-Aug. 2021)

Plan, execute, and foster math activities in the Urbana-Champaign community
Promote math involvement to students from preschool to high school

Krannert Center of Performing Arts - Krannert Center Ambassador (Aug. 2019-Aug. 2021)

Promote the arts through volunteering as an usher at the Krannert Center of Performing Arts
Executing and marketing arts events to foster students’ engagements