Experience

We Need Diverse Books

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grantee and Logistics Liaison

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) is a U.S. nonprofit organization that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote diverse stories in both children's and adult literature. As the Grantee and Logistics Liaison, I edit documents such as press releases and internship one-sheets, manage the WNDB Internships inbox, and collaborate with Internship Grant Committee members to review annual Internship Grant Program applications. We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) is a U.S. nonprofit organization that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote diverse stories in both children's and adult literature. As the Grantee and Logistics Liaison, I edit documents such as press releases and internship one-sheets, manage the WNDB Internships inbox, and collaborate with Internship Grant Committee members to review annual Internship Grant Program applications.



Postscript Magazine

• United Arab Emirates
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Copyeditor and Writer

  • Jul 2020 - Mar 2021

  Postscript is a magazine that posts monthly issues of art and writing which push the boundaries of critical thinking. Pieces range from fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction to reviews, literary analyses, and research papers. The magazine has a global team of contributors that promotes diverse intersectional, postcolonial, and cosmopolitan narratives. • Wrote pieces that explore race, culture, literature, and diaspora • Took a final editorial look at the magazine’s pieces, which range from fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction to book reviews and research papers • Prepared articles for publication on WordPress by formatting posts and uploading relevant media • Formatted and updated the magazine's editorial style guide Show less



Global Migrant Festival

• Outreach Committee Member

  • Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

  Singapore's biennial Global Migrant Festival (GMF) showcases performances, talks, and panel discussions involving migrant artists and refugee communities from Asia and the world. It also features academic experts on migrant issues and advocates from relevant non-profit organizations. • Conducted outreach to migrant artists and potential festival participants from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) • Copyedited documents and created content for GMF's website and social media accounts • Curated the festival’s UAE-affiliated event Show less



Ayesha Pande Literary

• Editorial Intern

  • Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

  Ayesha Pande Literary (APL) is an New York-based literary agency that champions diverse voices such as Ibram X. Kendi, Susan Abulhawa, and Lisa Ko • Assisted APL literary agent Anjali Singh with crafting reader's reports, assessing manuscript submissions, offering editorial feedback to clients, and maintaining databases and contact lists Ayesha Pande Literary (APL) is an New York-based literary agency that champions diverse voices such as Ibram X. Kendi, Susan Abulhawa, and Lisa Ko • Assisted APL literary agent Anjali Singh with crafting reader's reports, assessing manuscript submissions, offering editorial feedback to clients, and maintaining databases and contact lists



Yale-NUS College

• Singapore
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Writers' Centre Associate

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Held a Dean's Fellow associate position at Yale-NUS College's Writers' Centre• Provided academic tutoring through 10 weekly one-on-one consultations for students and staff members from Yale-NUS College. Consultations centered on creative writing, academic essays, public speaking, and close reading• Created and facilitated programs that encouraged the fostering of a writing community at Yale-NUS College, such as Late Night Write and Capstone Boot Camp. Created posters for these events and promoted them on the WC’s Facebook and Instagram accounts• Facilitated the WC’s Reading Series, a monthly event that invited a diverse range of writers to Yale-NUS College to read their published works to students, staff, and faculty members • Guided peer tutors and offered advice and strategies during peer tutor training and biweekly peer tutor meetings• Wrote WC handouts, from troubleshooting guides to basic outlines of effective consultations, to assist peer tutors in holding their consultations• Used WCOnline to create client report forms Show less

• Dean's Fellow at Yale-NUS College

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Yale-NUS College is Singapore's first liberal arts college, established in 2011. It was co-founded by Yale University and the National University of Singapore (NUS). Yale-NUS College has three residential colleges (RCs): Saga College, Elm College, and Cendana College. Duties of the Dean's Fellow position included:• residing full-time in one of the three RCs • supporting and mentoring 84 second-year students from 18 different countries• conducting one-on-one meetings and suite visits every semester • advising students on academics as well as summer opportunities, internships, and career paths• participating in the on-call duty rotation schedule for five full weeks per semester to respond to medical emergencies and mental health crises • enforcing residential policies and participating in student care and crisis intervention• supervising 3 Resident College Advisors (RCAs), providing them with guidance and one-on-one consultations as they responded to crises and mentored 12 first-year students each• organizing college-wide panels and talks featuring guest speakers from off-campus• advising student organizations, college councils, and student committees to promote community building between Yale-NUS’s different RCs• organizing 2 intentional advising sessions, programs, and/or workshops per month on topics such as self-care, time management, and internship applications• assisting the College Office Manager in making departmental purchases and submitting invoices to relevant parties• coordinating with various Yale-NUS departments and external vendors for school-wide events • attending weekly meetings with the Saga College Assistant Dean and other Dean's Fellows, in addition to leading at least one meeting per month and creating meeting agendas• participating in task forces and committees regarding sexual misconduct, wellness, room selection, and Dean's Fellow recruitment• holding 8 office hours per week to complete administrative tasks for Saga College Show less



The Hawker

• Editor-in-Chief and Lead Designer

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Copyedited and proofread for the official literary publication of the Writers’ Centre at Yale-NUS College in Singapore. Pieces ranged from fiction and poetry to academic papers and creative nonfiction • Designed the layout of each print issue and oversaw the stylistic editing of submissions • Worked with peer tutors and student writers to revise selected pieces • Copyedited and proofread for the official literary publication of the Writers’ Centre at Yale-NUS College in Singapore. Pieces ranged from fiction and poetry to academic papers and creative nonfiction • Designed the layout of each print issue and oversaw the stylistic editing of submissions • Worked with peer tutors and student writers to revise selected pieces



New York University Abu Dhabi

• United Arab Emirates
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher for The Global Shakespeare Project

  • May 2017 - Jul 2018

  This research project documents the global spread of Shakespeare's work and influence. By investigating performances, new works of art, scholarly work, and translations, the project’s goal is to make NYUAD a center for research for artists and scholars involved in the field of Global Shakespeare.• Conducted research on topics related to the project’s subject, working on-site with NYUAD Professor of Literature Cyrus Patell and NYUAD Librarian for Archives and Special Collections Nicholas Martin• Wrote and edited two bulletins (articles discussing items in the Global Shakespeare collection from NYUAD's Archives and Special Collections)• Digitized and created metadata for items from the Global Shakespeare collection through Omeka and WordPress• Assisted the NYUAD Library in identifying books and other materials for collection acquisition Show less

• Residential Education Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2018

  • Four-time live-in resident who supported a total of 74 students from 31 different countries• Served as a first resource and point of response for academic/residential concerns and student conflicts• Conducted suite visits and one-on-one meetings/checkups each semester• Organized at least 2 floor events a month to encourage community building among students. Events explored topics such as self-care, academic planning, and time management• Facilitated Welcome Week activities and check-in procedures• Collaborated with RAs from other residential colleges to produce and coordinate logistics for off-campus trips for residents throughout the school year. Tasks included acquiring ground transportation, reserving accommodations and admission tickets, and submitting post-event reports to the Residential College Directors• Assisted with RA recruitment and RA fall and spring training• Held 3 weekly office hours to complete administrative tasks and address student inquiries• On duty and on call 5 weekends and 6 weekdays per semester Show less

• NYUAD Writing Center Tutor

  • Oct 2017 - May 2018

  • Held one-on-one consultations with students up to 6 times a week. Provided English writing, reading, and speaking support and tutoring• Guided students with improving their public speaking and writing skills by addressing thesis statements, topic sentences, delivery and presentations, and structure, among others• Facilitated the Writing Center's events such as Senior Capstone Writing Boot Camp and Long Night Against Procrastination, made posters for these events, and promoted these events on social media• Participated in peer tutor training throughout the academic year• Used WCOnline to create client report forms Show less

• Global Education Officer

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  • Guided 23 first-year students from 15 countries through one-on-one consultations and small group meetings• Advised students on the study away application process and NYU’s global network • Facilitated various workshops throughout the academic year on writing a strong study away application essay

• Library Assistant

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Helped with day-to-day library operations and managed the information desk (checked-in/checked-out library materials, assisted patrons with routine queries, monitored the hold shelf) • Performed various routine tasks including monitoring library use, processing periodicals, searching for missing items, assisting with inter-library loan, shelf-reading, opening/closing the library, and instructing users in the basic use of library equipment

• Researcher for "Cosmopolitanisms"

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2016

  "Cosmopolitanisms." New York University Press, 2017.• Conducted research and transcribed conference talks for "Cosmopolitanisms," a book edited by NYUAD Assistant Professor of Literature Paulo Lemos Horta and Columbia University Professor of Humanities Bruce Robbins. This book opens up cosmopolitan history's Eurocentric purview to include the subaltern cultures at the margins of that history. It pushes cosmopolitanism beyond the realm of the jet-setting elite to include refugees, exiles, economic migrants, and peoples of the diaspora. Show less

• Researcher for "The Oxford History of the Novel in English: Volume 8: American Fiction since 1940"

  • May 2015 - Jul 2015

  "The Oxford History of the Novel in English: Volume 8: American Fiction since 1940." Oxford University Press, 2021."The Oxford History of the Novel in English" is a 12-volume series presenting a comprehensive, global, and up-to-date history of English-language prose fiction and written by a large, international team of scholars. "The Oxford History of the Novel in English: Volume 8: American Fiction since 1940" includes chapters on the processes of production, distribution, and reception; popular fiction and the fictional sub-genres; and the work of major novelists, movements, traditions, and tendencies.• Conducted research for NYUAD Program Head of Literature Professor Deborah Williams and NYUAD Professor of Literature Cyrus Patell on current trends in scholarship in literature with a particular focus on African-American literature and global issues• Produced a report that mapped out the research and findings of trends• Created indexes and spreadsheets for volume chapters• Created as an annotated bibliography for articles on African-American literature• Produced detailed lists and biographies of the project’s contributors Show less



The Gazelle

• Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Deputy Creative Editor

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  • Edited Creative Desk submissions for NYUAD’s official online student publication • Worked with student writers to revise their pieces for an online audience • Led the Creative Desk team by guiding a rotating panel in its selection of bi-weekly published work • Created podcast interviews with featured student artists and promoted them on The Gazelle’s website • Edited Creative Desk submissions for NYUAD’s official online student publication • Worked with student writers to revise their pieces for an online audience • Led the Creative Desk team by guiding a rotating panel in its selection of bi-weekly published work • Created podcast interviews with featured student artists and promoted them on The Gazelle’s website



University of Michigan

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Speaker

  • Oct 2015 - Oct 2015

  • Invited to present a paper entitled "Tragedy and the Common Woman: Linda Loman as Death of a Salesman's Tragic Heroine" during the Arthur Miller Scholar's Symposium at the University of Michigan's Arthur Miller Theatre • Invited to present a paper entitled "Tragedy and the Common Woman: Linda Loman as Death of a Salesman's Tragic Heroine" during the Arthur Miller Scholar's Symposium at the University of Michigan's Arthur Miller Theatre