As an Intersectionality expert, a Leadership, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) practitioner, senior communications specialist, industry leader, public speaker, and advocate, I bring myself in as a trusted partner. I lean on my multilingual and multicultural background to help leaders and teams navigate the complex and layered spaces in people and culture, leadership, career development, policy making, equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice.​

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As a Chinese immigrant living in the U.S., I used to feel strange about some of my experiences. For example, Chinese students are often assumed to be in STEM and are always seen as the “Model Minority”, while the struggles of those of Asian descent are seldom acknowledged or discussed. Why is that? Other questions crossed my mind, too: Why are Black and Latinx folks rarely seen as engineers or architects? Why didn't I come across more Indigenous folks in my academic path? As I explored these questions and my own lived experiences – navigating immigration, experiencing micro and blatant aggressions, feeling perpetually siloed into identities based on others’ biases instead of being seen for my displayed capabilities – it was clear that a lack of equity, diversity, and inclusion impacted me and many others. It was also clear that to speak about these issues was not enough – actions led by a deep understanding of intersectionality can drive meaningful changes for individuals, communities, and organizations. From this, Intersectional Group was born.​

Community Work

LEADERSHIP

I am the Co-Chair of the Policy Committee at Women’s Foundation of Oregon, focusing on policy making and advocacy. I am also an event facilitator and moderator.

CONTENT

I write about China, immigration, mental health, intersectional living, pay equity, the abundance mindset, intersectionality and other pressing topics. I also host a podcast, The Intersection.

NON-PROFIT

I am an EDI co-director of PHRMA, a voting member of Jade District Committee, and a co-chair of the policy committee at the Women’s Foundation of Oregon. I also actively support various non-profits whose values and missions align with mine.

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