Principal

• Jun 2022 - Present

SidePorch helps good people do hard things that make a difference. Lead and support organizations around the world taking on complex challenges across sectors and industries through strategic advisory engagements.

Consultant

• Feb 2020 - Jun 2022

SidePorch consulting works across complex systems to take on the biggest challenges facing the world today by supporting values-aligned organizations to develop strategy, operations, and partnerships that scale sustainable, accountable, and just solutions.

Vice Chair of the Board

• Dec 2022 - Present

Previously as board chair for Teen Line, led the acquisition process into Didi Hirsch. Now serving as board member for Didi Hirsch to further our mission to save and transform the lives of children, adults and families through world-class, whole-person mental health care and suicide prevention, including where discrimination and injustice limit access. Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has provided free mental health, substance use disorder and suicide prevention services since… Show more Previously as board chair for Teen Line, led the acquisition process into Didi Hirsch. Now serving as board member for Didi Hirsch to further our mission to save and transform the lives of children, adults and families through world-class, whole-person mental health care and suicide prevention, including where discrimination and injustice limit access. Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has provided free mental health, substance use disorder and suicide prevention services since 1942. Dedicated to serving communities where stigma or poverty limits access, Didi Hirsch helps more than 150,000 children and adults from 11 locations and 100 schools throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties each year. Our Suicide Prevention Center is the nation’s first and an international leader in training, research and crisis services. Show less Previously as board chair for Teen Line, led the acquisition process into Didi Hirsch. Now serving as board member for Didi Hirsch to further our mission to save and transform the lives of children, adults and families through world-class, whole-person mental health care and suicide prevention, including where discrimination and injustice limit access. Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has provided free mental health, substance use disorder and suicide prevention services since… Show more Previously as board chair for Teen Line, led the acquisition process into Didi Hirsch. Now serving as board member for Didi Hirsch to further our mission to save and transform the lives of children, adults and families through world-class, whole-person mental health care and suicide prevention, including where discrimination and injustice limit access. Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has provided free mental health, substance use disorder and suicide prevention services since 1942. Dedicated to serving communities where stigma or poverty limits access, Didi Hirsch helps more than 150,000 children and adults from 11 locations and 100 schools throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties each year. Our Suicide Prevention Center is the nation’s first and an international leader in training, research and crisis services. Show less

Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board Member

• Sep 2020 - Present

Support the CEO (Emily Best) as a part of the Equity and Inclusion Advisory board on all things Film Forward - an experiential learning platform that replaces boring and ineffective corporate training videos with deep learning modules built around award-winning short cinema from around the world. We combine employee skill-building with leadership insights to create more innovative, inclusive, and effective organizations. Film Forward is an experiential learning platform that replaces… Show more Support the CEO (Emily Best) as a part of the Equity and Inclusion Advisory board on all things Film Forward - an experiential learning platform that replaces boring and ineffective corporate training videos with deep learning modules built around award-winning short cinema from around the world. We combine employee skill-building with leadership insights to create more innovative, inclusive, and effective organizations. Film Forward is an experiential learning platform that replaces boring and ineffective corporate training videos with deep learning modules built around award-winning short cinema from around the world. We combine employee skill-building with leadership insights to create more innovative, inclusive, and effective organizations. Show less Support the CEO (Emily Best) as a part of the Equity and Inclusion Advisory board on all things Film Forward - an experiential learning platform that replaces boring and ineffective corporate training videos with deep learning modules built around award-winning short cinema from around the world. We combine employee skill-building with leadership insights to create more innovative, inclusive, and effective organizations. Film Forward is an experiential learning platform that replaces… Show more Support the CEO (Emily Best) as a part of the Equity and Inclusion Advisory board on all things Film Forward - an experiential learning platform that replaces boring and ineffective corporate training videos with deep learning modules built around award-winning short cinema from around the world. We combine employee skill-building with leadership insights to create more innovative, inclusive, and effective organizations. Film Forward is an experiential learning platform that replaces boring and ineffective corporate training videos with deep learning modules built around award-winning short cinema from around the world. We combine employee skill-building with leadership insights to create more innovative, inclusive, and effective organizations. Show less

Advisory Board Member

• Jul 2019 - Present

Board Member

• Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

Anti-Racism Committee Anti-Racism Committee

Board Chair

• Feb 2021 - Dec 2022

As board chair, led the Teen Line organization through an acquisition into Didi Hirsch. Teen Line provides support, resources, and hope to young people through a hotline of professionally trained teen counselors, and outreach programs that de-stigmatize and normalize mental health. As board chair, led the Teen Line organization through an acquisition into Didi Hirsch. Teen Line provides support, resources, and hope to young people through a hotline of professionally trained teen counselors, and outreach programs that de-stigmatize and normalize mental health.

2021-2022 Lead LA 4 cohort

• Sep 2021 - May 2022

Competitively selected to be a part of the 2021-2022 Lead LA 4 program, a part-time leadership development program for cross-sectoral professionals from across the Greater Los Angeles region. https://corola.org/lead-programs/ Competitively selected to be a part of the 2021-2022 Lead LA 4 program, a part-time leadership development program for cross-sectoral professionals from across the Greater Los Angeles region. https://corola.org/lead-programs/

Executive, Social Impact

• Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

Founder, Advisor

• Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

CEO, Founder

• Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

SHLD leverages social media to make mental health care more accessible to young people, especially those with marginalized identities. We were selected to be a part of the Harvard Innovation Lab to incubate our idea into a pilot program. Please reach out if you'd like more information.

EdTech Advisor, Consultant, Event Specialist

• Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

Consult on current client projects across the EdTech, HealthTech, and Entertainment industries as well as organize and facilitate live events, such as a speaker series for top women & executives of color in entertainment Consult on current client projects across the EdTech, HealthTech, and Entertainment industries as well as organize and facilitate live events, such as a speaker series for top women & executives of color in entertainment

Product Metadata Analyst (Consultant)

• Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

Conduct metadata and annotation projects within the Kids, Teen, and Family department for Netflix media content Conduct metadata and annotation projects within the Kids, Teen, and Family department for Netflix media content

Research Analyst - Digital Dilemmas

• Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

Investigate and analyze nation-wide surveys and interviews on dilemmas educators, parents, and students face when utilizing technology, media, and social media.

Equity and Inclusion Fellow

• Sep 2017 - May 2018

Facilitate and consult on inter-group dialogue amongst students, staff, faculty, as well as external organizations around the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Mentor Coordinator

• Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

- Managed Olympians, Paralympians, and Ivy League Student-Athletes (Athlete Mentors) who volunteer to mentor under-served K-8th Grade classrooms for a school-year across the U.S. and Canada - Collaborated with the creation of engaging video content from the Athlete Mentors that effectively promote positive social emotional skills in and out of the classroom - Integrated child development, education, and psychology research with the relationships between Athlete Mentors, students… Show more - Managed Olympians, Paralympians, and Ivy League Student-Athletes (Athlete Mentors) who volunteer to mentor under-served K-8th Grade classrooms for a school-year across the U.S. and Canada - Collaborated with the creation of engaging video content from the Athlete Mentors that effectively promote positive social emotional skills in and out of the classroom - Integrated child development, education, and psychology research with the relationships between Athlete Mentors, students, teachers, classrooms, communities, and technology. - Recruited, engaged, and aided Athlete Mentors to have meaningful impact with marginalized communities across the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean - Created and provided professional development to Athlete Mentors in a variety of life skills and child development topics through Classroom Champions and other partners

Education Research Assistant

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

- Perform data analysis on student, teacher, parent, and Athlete Mentor surveys and aid in compiling reports of relevant findings to a variety of audiences, including the U.S. Department of Education and the Board of Directors - Prepare, organize, and create surveys, presentations, data, and research to study the relational effects of Olympic athlete mentors and classrooms across the United States and Canada - Coordinate the creation of the application for Ethics Board Approval

Part-time Research & Evaluation Coordinator

• Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

- Evaluated Jumpstart programs across the U.S. to promote program efficacy with the goal of enabling every child in America to enter Kindergarten prepared to succeed - Analyzed nation-wide pre- and post-program surveys of students and Corps members - Created student and Corps member evaluation reports for various geographic regions, programs, and/or funders - Evaluated Jumpstart programs across the U.S. to promote program efficacy with the goal of enabling every child in America to enter Kindergarten prepared to succeed - Analyzed nation-wide pre- and post-program surveys of students and Corps members - Created student and Corps member evaluation reports for various geographic regions, programs, and/or funders

Survey Analyst

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

- Create national surveys for a variety of education audiences and analyze completed survey data to produce a variety of white papers and other scholarly articles - Work closely with the small Research Center team to analyze and develop data for the flagship production, Quality Counts - Aid in all internal and contractual projects of the Research Center utilizing skills in SPSS, SurveyMonkey, Excel, and data visualization software - Helped launch EdWeek Market Brief - an exclusive… Show more - Create national surveys for a variety of education audiences and analyze completed survey data to produce a variety of white papers and other scholarly articles - Work closely with the small Research Center team to analyze and develop data for the flagship production, Quality Counts - Aid in all internal and contractual projects of the Research Center utilizing skills in SPSS, SurveyMonkey, Excel, and data visualization software - Helped launch EdWeek Market Brief - an exclusive service providing original K-12 research, analysis, and intel for business leaders - by creating original surveys, providing data analysis, and writing reports in WordPress Show less - Create national surveys for a variety of education audiences and analyze completed survey data to produce a variety of white papers and other scholarly articles - Work closely with the small Research Center team to analyze and develop data for the flagship production, Quality Counts - Aid in all internal and contractual projects of the Research Center utilizing skills in SPSS, SurveyMonkey, Excel, and data visualization software - Helped launch EdWeek Market Brief - an exclusive… Show more - Create national surveys for a variety of education audiences and analyze completed survey data to produce a variety of white papers and other scholarly articles - Work closely with the small Research Center team to analyze and develop data for the flagship production, Quality Counts - Aid in all internal and contractual projects of the Research Center utilizing skills in SPSS, SurveyMonkey, Excel, and data visualization software - Helped launch EdWeek Market Brief - an exclusive service providing original K-12 research, analysis, and intel for business leaders - by creating original surveys, providing data analysis, and writing reports in WordPress Show less

Part-Time Research Assistant - Asian American Adolescent Development

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

- Research and development of the literature review section of a recent study under the direction and supervision Dr. Sara Cho Kim - Focus on the development of Asian American adolescents, specifically in regards to the concepts of gender and masculinity - Research and development of the literature review section of a recent study under the direction and supervision Dr. Sara Cho Kim - Focus on the development of Asian American adolescents, specifically in regards to the concepts of gender and masculinity

Lead Coach

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

- Implemented programs that contributed to social development in children ages two to ten through hour long soccer training sessions - Modified and created practices for ten different teams and organizations, including a team whose members, ages seven to nine, represented a range on the autism spectrum - Implemented programs that contributed to social development in children ages two to ten through hour long soccer training sessions - Modified and created practices for ten different teams and organizations, including a team whose members, ages seven to nine, represented a range on the autism spectrum

Jugend E - Head Coach

• Aug 2013 - May 2014

- Created and employed weekly practice sessions while communicating in German - Guided players in social, emotional, and physical development through teamwork and individual training - Created and employed weekly practice sessions while communicating in German - Guided players in social, emotional, and physical development through teamwork and individual training

Professional Soccer Player

• Jul 2013 - May 2014

- Started at Center Forward at the Oberliga Professional Soccer Club SC Idar-Oberstein in Germany - Started at Center Forward at the Oberliga Professional Soccer Club SC Idar-Oberstein in Germany

Head of Insights & Research

• Dec 2013 - Mar 2014

- Led research and competitive analysis of Digital AdTech industry, evaluating market trends and identifying product positioning opportunities - Used industry research to spearhead the plan and execution for the redesign of Jebbit.com - Contributed to the initial outreach, proposal stage creation, and overall sales process - Led research and competitive analysis of Digital AdTech industry, evaluating market trends and identifying product positioning opportunities - Used industry research to spearhead the plan and execution for the redesign of Jebbit.com - Contributed to the initial outreach, proposal stage creation, and overall sales process

Research Intern

• Sep 2010 - Mar 2012

Early Learning Project - Psychology Research Lab focused on infant development - Assisted in collecting quantitative and qualitative research as well as analyzed and coded for the “Magnet Study”, “Cognitive Flexibility”, and “Baby Elmo” studies - Aided in the research during collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of data for the journal article “Memory Constraints on Infant Learning from Picture Books, Television, and Touchscreens” in Child Development Perspectives… Show more Early Learning Project - Psychology Research Lab focused on infant development - Assisted in collecting quantitative and qualitative research as well as analyzed and coded for the “Magnet Study”, “Cognitive Flexibility”, and “Baby Elmo” studies - Aided in the research during collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of data for the journal article “Memory Constraints on Infant Learning from Picture Books, Television, and Touchscreens” in Child Development Perspectives by Rachel Barr, August 2013 Show less Early Learning Project - Psychology Research Lab focused on infant development - Assisted in collecting quantitative and qualitative research as well as analyzed and coded for the “Magnet Study”, “Cognitive Flexibility”, and “Baby Elmo” studies - Aided in the research during collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of data for the journal article “Memory Constraints on Infant Learning from Picture Books, Television, and Touchscreens” in Child Development Perspectives… Show more Early Learning Project - Psychology Research Lab focused on infant development - Assisted in collecting quantitative and qualitative research as well as analyzed and coded for the “Magnet Study”, “Cognitive Flexibility”, and “Baby Elmo” studies - Aided in the research during collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of data for the journal article “Memory Constraints on Infant Learning from Picture Books, Television, and Touchscreens” in Child Development Perspectives by Rachel Barr, August 2013 Show less