Experience

Asian Community Development Corporation

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Programs Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  - Spearhead and align Youth Programs annual and multi-year strategies with broader organizational goals towards community self-determination- Oversee the annual hiring, onboarding and professional development of 3 college interns and 1 Massachusetts Promise Fellow, in addition to managing 1 full-time direct report- Liaise between ACDC and stakeholders such as teaching artists, community partners, funders, and city council representatives to build and sustain relationships, and advocate for program initiatives- Oversee and report on quarterly collection and evaluation of programming and event metrics, youth feedback, and staff development- Streamline grant application processes by consolidating youth metrics and narratives; facilitating observations and site visits; and strategizing project outcomes Show less

• Youth Programs Associate

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2021

  - Developed, assessed and facilitated 2 nine-month youth leadership programs focused on project management, space activation, and identity development for 15 teens per year in Chinatown and Malden- Collaborated with Boston After School and Beyond to collect program metrics across 3 program cycles, evaluate youth and program outcomes, improve youth engagement, and provide personalized support and resources to 35+ youth - Executed, assessed, and managed a nine-month pilot internship program for 4 returning teens, focused on self-efficacy, skill development, and community engagement - Designed and implemented a six-week, virtual summer leadership academy for 20 teens per year centering public speaking, community building, and visual storytelling- Revised program goals and transitioned program materials and curriculum to virtual platforms during COVID-19; accounting for changes in youth needs, engagement, learning styles, and capacity Show less



National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD)

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community In The Capital Fellow

  • Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

  - Explored critical issues and concerns impacting Asian & Pacific Islander communities on a federal level such as access to housing, anti-displacement efforts, wealth disparities, and more - Practiced experiential learning alongside a cohort of 15 Asian & Pacific Islander identifying leaders by transforming community organizing and advocacy into coordinated policy lobbying efforts and strategies influencing both the local and federal legislative processes - Explored critical issues and concerns impacting Asian & Pacific Islander communities on a federal level such as access to housing, anti-displacement efforts, wealth disparities, and more - Practiced experiential learning alongside a cohort of 15 Asian & Pacific Islander identifying leaders by transforming community organizing and advocacy into coordinated policy lobbying efforts and strategies influencing both the local and federal legislative processes



ANGRY ASIAN GIRLS

• Boston, MA

• Volunteer & Social Media Coordinator

  • 2018 - 2020

  - Coordinated volunteer recruitment and communication both on social media and in-person, used post-event feedback to consistently grow and improve future volunteer recruitment efforts - Developed a social media strategy alongside the Creative Director, taking into consideration the ANGRY ASIAN GIRLS targeted audience, key dates such as cultural events and holidays, etc. - Identified volunteer requirements per event in regards to age, physical mobility, travel costs and distance, etc. and supported volunteers during events, including but not limited to delegating tasks in an equitable and accessible manner, ensuring breaks in-between longer shifts, conducting wellness check-ins Show less



Castle Square Tenants Organization

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Development Intern

  • Jan 2019 - May 2019

  - Developed and tracked a college advising strategy documenting applications, acceptances, financial aid, etc. to facilitate the college decision process for 15+ students and families - Facilitated interpersonal and career development opportunities for 25+ teens across 3 programs through weekly youth development workshops, youth check-ins and college advising sessions - Designed and executed a series of youth and identity development workshops centering topics such as financial literacy, conflict resolution, and communication across 3 programs serving 25+ high school aged youth Show less



Simmons University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Advisor

  • Aug 2017 - May 2019

  - Conceptualized and implemented experiences designed to enhance the social, educational, community and personal development of residents- Responded to, documented and de-escalated crisis incidents in accordance with campus crisis protocols both independently and in collaboration with other staff members- Practiced strategies learned through professional development centered on conflict resolution, de-escalation and cultural humility

• Student Government Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  - Facilitated meetings with and advocated for student led affinity organizations- Planned and facilitated discussions and community meetings around current and pressing social issues, relevant to college students on both a campus wide and national level- Member of Student Finance Board, ensuring that Student Budgets were processed and approved of in an unbiased manner



Asian American Women's Political Initiative (AAWPI)

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cohort Fellow & Intern

  • Dec 2016 - May 2017

  - Interned under the office of Senator Barbara L’Italien conducting research on local and federal immigration policies, specifically focusing on community and policy responses to increased ICE raids within immigrant communities - Developed an understanding, and application of skills in fundraising, event planning, policy briefs and the local legislative process - Interned under the office of Senator Barbara L’Italien conducting research on local and federal immigration policies, specifically focusing on community and policy responses to increased ICE raids within immigrant communities - Developed an understanding, and application of skills in fundraising, event planning, policy briefs and the local legislative process