"At MASIA, I hope to hone my research, writing, and problem-solving skills and deepen my understanding of Indo-Pacific security issues, cross-strait relations, U.S. China relations, and diplomatic statecraft. In the future, I plan to pursue a career in Asia-focused diplomacy as a Foreign Affairs Officer in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs."

Concentration: Politics and Security

Hometown: Honolulu, HI

Academic Background: Bachelor of Arts in China & Asia-Pacific Studies and Asian Studies, Cornell University