Hello and welcome!

I am a doctoral student in the School of Social Work at the University of Michigan, pursuing a joint PhD in Social Work and Sociology under the mentorship of Dr. Linda M. Chatters & Dr. Pamela J. Smock.

My research focuses on the impact of family dynamics on individual well-being. By examining the interplay between social identities and family structures, I seek to uncover comprehensive causal mechanisms linking family dynamics to health outcomes.

As a first-generation college student, I am also interested in making the often “hidden curriculum” of academia more visible and accessible. I welcome the opportunity to connect with prospective graduate students and am happy to chat over email or Zoom.

I earned B.A. in Public Health and Sociology and M.S. in Public Health Sciences from Korea University. Throughout my master's program, I was advised by Dr. Jinho Kim.

Areas of interest: Family, Life Course, Gender, Aging, Population Health