PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder & Editor in Chief – WAPOW Magazine
WAPOW Magazine 華報季刊 | May 2017 – Present
Management Analyst – Economic Development Department
City of El Monte | July 2017 – Present
On-Call Business Counselor
Chinatown Service Center | Spring 2017
Good Shine Studio
Self-Employed | March 2015 – Present
Research Associate – EthniCITY Project
USC Spatial Analysis Lab | January 2016 – Present
Management Analyst – Communications & Special Projects Office, Management Services Department
City of Temple City | January 2012 – May 2015
EDUCATION
USC Price School of Public Policy
Master of Planning/Master of Public Administration | 2014-2016
Dean’s Merit Scholar
UCLA
Anthropology, B.A.; Communication Studies, B.A. | 2007-2011
Magna Cum Laude
Phi Beta Kappa
Schurr High School
Diploma | 2003-2007
Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese School
Diploma | 1994-2003
AFFILIATIONS
Chinese American Citizens Alliance
Member
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
Member
BikeSGV
Member
Las Fotos Project
Digital Promotoras Mentor
Chinatown Sustainability Dialogue Group
Volunteer
MoveLA
Volunteer
AWARDS
USC Price Student Exhibition Winner: Media Category
“Where is Chinatown: A Transnational Perspective” | 2016
CA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICIALS
Award of Merit in Innovation – Youth Engage Conference | 2015
Award of Excellence – Las Tunas Drive Outreach | 2013
Award of Excellence – Temple City Connect | 2013
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION – CALIFORNIA
Award of Excellence in Journalism – Temple City Connect | 2013
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION – LOS ANGELES
Award of Excellence in Journalism – Temple City Connect | 2013
Planning Excellence Award in Implementation – Rosemead Boulevard Safety Enhancement & Beautification Project | 2013
3CMA
Savvy Award of Excellence – Temple City Connect | 2012
INTERNSHIPS
Arts District Los Angeles
Intern | Fall 2015
Port Authority of NY & NJ
Intern – Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning (Tunnels, Bridges & Terminals) | Summer 2015
Chinese Planning Council – New York City
Extern | Spring Break 2015
City of Los Angeles – Office of Councilmember Jose Huizar (Council District 14)
Intern – Bringing Back Broadway | Spring 2015
BikeSGV
Intern | Fall 2014
U.S. House of Representatives – Office of Congressman Brad Sherman
Intern – District Office | Winter 2010 – Spring 2011
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association
Publications Intern | Summer 2010
City of Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources – SurveyLA
Research Assistant | Winter 2009 – Winter 2010
TravelAge West Magazine
Editorial Intern | Spring 2009
AIDS Project Los Angeles
Intern – Community-Based Research Unit | Fall 2007