Experience
Committee of 100, New York, NY, USA (remote)
Committee of 100 is an organization of prominent Chinese Americans in government, business, academia, and the arts.
Senior Policy Analyst and Government Affairs Associate - July 2022 to August 2023
Analyzed data on state legislation that aimed to restrict property ownership by Chinese or foreign individuals, entities, and governments
Supervised policy intern and oversaw her work
Met with U.S. federal and state legislators and Biden administration officials to discuss policy issues relevant to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community
Wrote a resolution in support of an AAPI national museum for state legislators to introduce in their legislatures
Wrote memos and letters to U.S. lawmakers and government officials on behalf of Committee of 100 leadership
Organized a summit on AAPIs in U.S. education
Associate Researcher - October 2021 to July 2022
Researched and wrote a state-by-state analysis of AAPI and ethnic studies in K-12 schools across the U.S.
Compiled recommendations for changes to the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy’s research security guidelines
Wrote a congressional comment-for-the-record in support of federal legislation to establish an AAPI national museum
Policy Intern - July to October 2021
Researched Chinese American scientists falsely accused under the U.S. Department of Justice’s “China Initiative”
Contributed research and writing to the “Anti-Hate Glossary,” a guide on language that may be offensive to AAPIs
Drafted memo to U.S. Department of State regarding language that may be offensive to AAPIs
Roosevelt China Capital Inc, Shanghai, China (remote)
Roosevelt China Capital Inc is an investment firm with offices in Boston, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Roosevelt Commerce, a subsidiary of the firm, operates House of Roosevelt, a luxury food and beverage establishment in Shanghai.
Communications Assistant (part-time) - October 2020 to July 2023
Drafted English translations for marketing campaigns
Wrote correspondence in English for leadership
Edited English-language promotions
The Hoya, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
Established in 1920, the Hoya is Georgetown University’s oldest and largest student newspaper.
Copy Editor - September 2017 to May 2020
Researched and fact-checked articles on a range of topics, including local and national news
Edited an average of five articles per week for grammar and style
uConnect, Inc., Boston, MA, USA
uConnect is a digital marketing service for the next generation of higher-education career services.
Client Support Team Member - April 2017 to February 2020
Designed and developed sales and marketing materials for potential clients
Created tutorial videos and wrote support articles for over 40 university career centers and their staff members
Communicated with current and potential clients on support and sales matters
The Borgen Project, Boston, MA, USA
The Borgen Project aims to combat global poverty through U.S. foreign policy. The organization advocates for U.S. foreign aid on the congressional level.
Political Affairs Intern - July to September 2019
Lobbied members of Congress to gain their support on policy measures in favor of U.S. foreign aid
Mobilized individuals to contact their representatives in support of policy measures
Department of Sociology, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
Research Assistant to Professor Becky Hsu - May to August 2019
Assisted Professor Becky Hsu with her book, Happiness in China: Social Relationships and the Making of a Good Life, by conducting research, analyzing findings, and contextualizing Professor Hsu’s work
Education
London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK
Master of Science in International Relations - September 2023 to September 2024
Classification: Merit
Modules: Global Politics of China, International Finance, Economic Diplomacy, Advanced Mandarin
Dissertation topic: Chinese foreign policy in the South China Sea
Georgetown University, Georgetown College, Washington, DC, USA
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minors in Government and French - August 2015 to May 2020
Cumulative GPA: 3.68/4.00
Second Honors (four semesters), Dean's List (three semesters)
Senior thesis: “Iterations of the Housing First Model: Features of Effective and Ineffective Permanent Supportive Housing Programs”
French Professional Certificate in Business (B1) with Honors from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Paris, France
Coxswain for the Men’s Lightweight Rowing team
Milton Academy, Milton, MA, USA
High School Diploma - September 2011 to June 2015
Additional Information
Languages
English (native)
French (advanced)
Chinese (intermediate)
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office
SPSS Statistics
Adobe Illustrator
Google Workspace