My research fortes are regarding cultures and histories of the Asia-Pacific region, as well as LGBTQ+ people from around the world. I strive to educate and open minds to new modes of understanding and possibilities of building bridges and strengthening ties between many peoples of which differences are most often highlighted. Instead, focusing on our similarities and how we can gain a sense of compassion and understanding towards each other and collaborate to help anyone in need.

My professional skill set revolved around andragogy (adult education), as well as ethnographic interviews, participant observation, statistical analysis, data entry, communications and computational software usage, qualitative data analysis, customer service, and in-depth research to provide benefit to marginalized peoples. I also heavily participate in volunteer-work to promulgate the education and acceptance of AANHPI communities in the Greater New York area, having volunteered for the AAPI Montclair organization, and participated in several events at both Bergen Community College (Asian Heritage Festival from 2015-present) and Montclair State University (World's Fair from 2022-present).

• Dr. Wing Shan Ho : Assistant Professor of Asian Languages and Cultures at Montclair State University | how@montclair.edu

• Professor Yahui Olenik : Adjunct Professor and Visiting Specialist of Japanese at Montclair State University | oleniky@montclair.edu 

• Dr. Maisa Taha : Associate Professor of Anthropology at Montclair State University | taham@montclair.edu

Education

Montclair State University; B.A in Anthropology, minors in Asian Studies, Asian Languages, and Japanese; member of the university's Japanese Language Circle and Anthropology Club, recipient of the Fredric J. Bednarek Scholarship (2020) and two-time winner of the World Languages and Cultures Department's annual Essay Writing Contest for both Japanese (2020) and Chinese (2021), guest lectured for Religions courses (2019-2023), presented at the Anthropology Department's annual Anthropology Student Showcase (2023)

Bergen Community College; A.S in Professional Studies; 3-year treasurer and secretary of the Korean Student Association, founder of the Global Civic Engagement Club, four-term student in the Japanese language; other coursework in Intercultural Communications, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Cultural Anthropology, World Geography, Religions of the World, and Modern Asian History; recipient of the Asian Heritage Committee's Essay Contest Scholarship  (2016)

Lodi High School; High School Diploma; 2-year honors student in mathematics (Geometry and Algebra 2) and sciences (Chemistry and Physics), 2 years in concert choir; recipient of the 2014 Foods and Nutrition Scholarship presented by Ms. Carol Earle