Within the atmospheric science department at the University of Washington (UW), I lead the peer mentoring program and organize the industry seminars. Outside of the department, I am the vice president of the UW Taiwanese Graduate Student and Professional Association.Â
Before graduate school, I joined the World Volunteer Society at National Taiwan University. I taught elementary and middle school students in remote Aboriginal tribes in Taiwan every summer and winter vacation. Many of the students lacked access to educational resources or economic support from their families. They taught me to live in the moment and cherish what I have.