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Experience

Editoral Work

Founder & Editor in Chief,

Flat Ink

As the Founder and Editor in Chief at Flat Ink, I lead a team of editors and writers to put forth a collection of essays and works that resonate with our message. I additionally solicit writers for interviews and essays, design the magazine, contribute essays, upkeep our social media, and otherwise work with our contributers. 

Flat Ink Magazine

Web Designer, Flat Ink

As the web designer to Flat Ink, I created and upkeep all of our digital platform, including our articles. 

Editor, Dear Asian Youth

As an op-ed Editor at Dear Asian Youth, I work with a cohort of writers to put forth work that reflects marginalized young Asian voices. I edit on a weekly basis and have worked on dozens of pieces. 

The Op-Eds at Dear Asian Youth
My Bio at Dear Asian Youth

Prose Reader and Contributing

Writer, Farside Review

As a Prose Reader at the Farside Review, I get to read, review, and vote on fiction and creative non-fiction pieces submitted for publication. I have also helped contribute to columns as the Review was being established. 

 

My Work at the Farside Review

Studio Assistant to

Sun Yung Shin

As Studio Assistant for Sun Yung Shin, I operated patreon, worked on announcements, compiled interviews & reviews, helped with marketing, and anything else needed for authorial assistance

Service & Advocacy

Crisis Chat Line Operator, Starvista Crisis Center

I spent two years volunteering operating the teen chat line for people in crisis every week for 2.5 hours. Trained in mental health, abuse, active listening, and crisis management.

Director of Communications, Deputy Director of Social Media, Empowerment Collective

As Director of Communications and Deputy Director of Media at the Empowerment Collective I led a team of op-ed and press release writers to push for equitable policy that properly addresses the needs of marginalized people.

Chair of the Health and Wellness Committee, Youth Commission of San Mateo County

As the Chair of the Health and Wellness Committee for San Mateo County Youth Commission, I worked towards aiding mental health and advocating for equitable healthcare during the pandemic. Through this, we were able to launch our Mental Health Initiative to give students in the Bay Area accessible and equitable resources for their mental health. 

The Youth Commission

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