Tiger Tea Zine
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Summary
Directed the creation and international distribution of a 300+ page mental health zine for Asian communities.
About
Dynamic Founder, Designer, and Educator with 5+ years of experience in program coordination, community engagement, and communication strategy, dedicated to fostering inclusive, identity-affirming spaces and driving real-world impact. Successfully translated research and storytelling into human-centered initiatives, evidenced by founding Tiger Tea Zine, reaching 4.5K+ readers and selling 80+ copies, and designing educational resources for 85+ underserved students. Expert in UX/product strategy, content development, and peer support, consistently delivering measurable results in non-profit, youth, and advocacy sectors.
Work
Sam & Devorah Foundation for Trans Youth
|Communications & Community Engagement Intern
Remote, US
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Summary
Co-led design and contributor outreach for a 31-piece zine, coordinating engagement and advocating for participant voices to support the Trans Mentor Project.
Highlights
Co-led design and contributor outreach for a 31-piece zine honoring Trans Day of Visibility, collaborating closely with trans youth and community members.
Coordinated contributor engagement, zine guidelines, and emotional safety practices, advocating for the inclusion of artist statements and bios to center participant voices.
Participated in the youth participatory research cohort, collaborating on recommendations to strengthen platform safety and mentorship program improvements.
Kuya J Collects
|Content Strategist & Producer
Pico Rivera, CA, US
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Summary
Developed digital brand and content strategy for a philanthropy-driven collectibles and cultural storytelling platform, driving significant audience growth.
Highlights
Developed digital brand and content strategy for a philanthropy-driven collectibles and cultural storytelling platform.
Developed digital workflows and led post-production that grew YouTube subscribers to 750+ and Facebook followers to 10K+ in 6 months.
LA County Department of Mental Health
|Peer Support Member
Los Angeles, CA, US
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Summary
Co-facilitated peer-led discussions and supported trauma-informed onboarding processes for community-based mental health services.
Highlights
Co-facilitated peer-led discussions and trauma-informed onboarding processes, enhancing culturally sensitive and emotionally safe community entry points.
Supported onboarding and orientation for new participants, helping build culturally sensitive and emotionally safe community entry points.
Contributed to participant engagement by proposing collaborative community activities (e.g., baking groups, creative art spaces) based on peer feedback.
Provided informal peer mentorship to immigrant and neurodivergent participants, bridging language, disability, and cultural gaps within group settings.
POIETO
|Learning Experience Product Designer
Remote, US
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Summary
Designed user flows and modular learning experiences for an EdTech platform, creating a design system and prototypes to secure school partnerships.
Highlights
Designed user flows and modular learning experiences for an EdTech platform based on school testing and classroom observation, enhancing educational delivery.
Created a comprehensive design system and Webflow prototypes, instrumental in securing school partnerships and conference opportunities.
Para Los Niños / POIETO
|Artist Educator
Los Angeles, CA, US
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Summary
Taught creative technology and adaptive coding to over 85 middle school students, fostering engagement and building trust in underserved communities.
Highlights
Taught creative tech and adaptive coding to 85+ middle school students from underserved communities, addressing behavioral and systemic challenges.
Designed personalized lesson adaptations based on individual student interests (e.g., gaming-integrated coding, hands-on art projects), supporting engagement and building trust.
Facilitated student collaboration and emotional regulation practices, cultivating inclusive, strengths-based classroom environments.
USC Annenberg
|Web Designer & Strategist
Los Angeles, CA, US
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Summary
Designed and maintained a public-facing voter education website, translating academic research into accessible web pages.
Highlights
Designed and maintained a public-facing voter education website, boosting newsletter sign-ups by 170%.
Translated complex academic research into 35+ accessible web pages for public engagement, enhancing understanding and accessibility.
Education
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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B.A.
Media Arts & Practice
Grade: Magna Cum Laude
DIS Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Study Abroad
Graphic Design, Urban Sketching, European Storytelling
Certificates
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Issued By
CalMHSA
Skills
Google Workspace
Google Workspace.
Research Translation
Research Translation.
Content Strategy
Content Strategy.
Accessibility & Inclusive Language
Accessibility & Inclusive Language.
Peer Support
Peer Support.
Trauma-Informed Communication
Trauma-Informed Communication.
Youth Mentorship
Youth Mentorship.
Participant Outreach
Participant Outreach.
Equity-Centered Communication
Equity-Centered Communication.
Figma
Figma.
Webflow
Webflow.
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Creative Suite.
Canva
Canva.
WordPress
WordPress.
Zoom Facilitation
Zoom Facilitation.
Slack
Slack.
Airtable
Airtable.
Educational & Resource Design
Educational & Resource Design.
Program & Experience Design
Program & Experience Design.
Communications & Storytelling
Communications & Storytelling.
Research & Insight Translation
Research & Insight Translation.
Entrepreneurship & Community Building
Entrepreneurship & Community Building.
UX/UI Design
UX/UI Design, User Experience Design, User Interface Design.
Product Strategy
Product Strategy.
Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing.
Community Building
Community Building.
Event Planning
Event Planning.
Projects
Launch Ahead (Transitional Age Youth App)
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Summary
Conducted research with current and former foster youth to identify 60+ emotional, social, and logistical challenges during transition to independent living.
SafeMinds Mobile App (Adobe x Trevor Project)
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Summary
Co-designed an LGBTQ+ youth crisis support app, prioritizing accessibility and inclusive UX practices.