Experience

Projects for Peace

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Davis Projects for Peace Fellow

  • May 2023 - Present

  Received the $10,000 Davis Projects for Peace grant to implement an embroidery project, "Afghan Women's Group," to aid in the social and emotional healing of displaced Afghan women through Refugee Community Partnership. Received the $10,000 Davis Projects for Peace grant to implement an embroidery project, "Afghan Women's Group," to aid in the social and emotional healing of displaced Afghan women through Refugee Community Partnership.



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• South and East Asia Immigration Detention Policy Intern

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Researches immigration detention and alternatives to detention in South and East Asia for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration to advocate for the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants. Researches immigration detention and alternatives to detention in South and East Asia for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration to advocate for the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants.



Refugee Community Partnership

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

• Co-President

  • May 2022 - Present

  Leads UNC RCP volunteer outreach and trainings, organizes advocacy/fundraising events, and serves on the Campus Y cabinet as a social justice committee leader. Provides logistical support for UNC RCP Bridge Builders.

• Bridge Builder

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Works with refugee families transitioning to life in Chapel Hill by tutoring, serving as a support system, and assisting with forms and registrations. Connects refugee families to government and nonprofit resources. Volunteered as a camp counselor during the summer of 2021 to implement activities for refugee students.



UNC Global Affairs

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Partnerships and Programs Intern

  • May 2022 - Present

  Supports UNC Global's international education efforts (Diplomacy Initiative, COIL, Washington Week, etc.), serves as a student representative, and assists with OVPGA communications. Supports UNC Global's international education efforts (Diplomacy Initiative, COIL, Washington Week, etc.), serves as a student representative, and assists with OVPGA communications.



Carolina International Relations Association

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Blog Contributor

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Writes articles on human rights, climate migration, foreign policy, and more for the Journal of Foreign Affairs at Carolina.

• Chargé d'Affaires

  • Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

  Led external relations, communications, and outreach for over 400 delegates across 30+ schools as a part of UNCMUNC XIII Secretariat. UNCMUNC, UNC's collegiate Model UN conference, is a top ranked conference in the United States.



Global Studies Student Association of UNC-Chapel Hill

• Chapel Hill, NC

• International Politics Committee Leader

  • May 2023 - Present



UNC Study Abroad

• Study Abroad Peer Ambassador

  • Sep 2023 - Present



University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) WOW Board Member

  • Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Created student programs and events for first year and transfer students to foster community, success and belonging at Carolina. Collaborated with professional staff, campus partners, and student organizations to create opportunities for new students. Participated in New Student and Family Programs professional development training.

• New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) Project Coordinator and Family Orientation Leader

  • May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Led family orientation sessions as an orientation leader, served as the first line of communication for over 5,000+ new students, and handled administrative orientation projects.



UNC Center for Global Initiatives

• Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

• Carolina Navigators Media Center Coordinator

  • Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Designed and organized over 200+ global "culture kits" for K-12 students in NC public schools, created global education resources for teachers, and researched cultural and national backgrounds. Designed and organized over 200+ global "culture kits" for K-12 students in NC public schools, created global education resources for teachers, and researched cultural and national backgrounds.



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Peace Corps Campus Intern

  • Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Hosted Peace Corps informational sessions for underrepresented students and campus groups, created Peace Corps marketing content, and worked with recruiters to increase diversity in applications. Hosted Peace Corps informational sessions for underrepresented students and campus groups, created Peace Corps marketing content, and worked with recruiters to increase diversity in applications.



Carolina Union Activities Board

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Aug 2020 - May 2022

  Programmed concerts, festivals, and more for students as a part of the entertainment committee. Worked with musical artists to put on Jubilee, UNC's largest musical event. Programmed concerts, festivals, and more for students as a part of the entertainment committee. Worked with musical artists to put on Jubilee, UNC's largest musical event.



North Carolina Asian Americans Together

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

• Voter Registration Canvasser

  • May 2019 - Mar 2020

  Registered over 500+ voters in underserved communities, educated and informed citizens on local voting details, and led phone banking events to register minority voters. Registered over 500+ voters in underserved communities, educated and informed citizens on local voting details, and led phone banking events to register minority voters.



Cary Regional Library

• Cary, North Carolina, United States

• Library Page

  • Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

  Assisted patrons in locating library areas and resources as well as circulated and inventoried library materials. Assisted patrons in locating library areas and resources as well as circulated and inventoried library materials.