EDUCATION

M.A. in Cultural and Creative Industries; Taipei National University of the Arts - School of Cultural Resources ​

B.A. in Theatre (Design and Production) and Minor in Business; Arizona State University - Herberger Institute for Design & the Arts

 

RESEARCH 

​2022 A Study of the Lack of Diversity within the Design and Technical Field of Theatre

2020 United States Institute for Theatre Technology's (USITT) Gateway Focus Group Report 

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CONFERENCES

2025 United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) in Columbus: "Saying "No" Like a Pro"
2024 United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) in Seattle: "10 Anniversary of the Gateway Program"
2022 United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) in Baltimore: "Early Career/Student Technical Production Roundtable"
2021 United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) on Zoom: "System Changes: How do we establish a system that factors in everyone?"

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MANAGEMENT CREDITS

​2025 National Sawdust's Black Orchid Gala - Stage Manager at Sony Hall (Manhattan, New York, United States) 

2025 Hearthbound's Mid-Season Party - Production Manager at Sunny's Bar (Brooklyn, New York, United States) 

2024 National Sawdust's Sonic Pearl Gala - Stage Manager at Sony Hall (Manhattan, New York, United States) 

2023 Hearthbound's Audio Drama Recording Sessions - Production Manager at Multitude Studio (Brooklyn, New York, United States) 

2022 The Moth's Mainstage: Walk the Line - Producer (South Orange, New Jersey, United States)

2022 The Moth's Mainstage: There's a Place for Us - Producer (Tarrytown, New York, United States)

2022 The Moth's Mainstage: Holding On and Letting Go - Co-Producer (Jackson, Mississippi, United States)

2022 The Moth's GrandSLAM: Between the Lines - Asst. Producer (Brooklyn, New York, United States)

2021 The Moth's Mainstage: Body and Soul - Co-Producer (Brooklyn, New York, United States)

2021 The Moth's Mainstage: Member Show - Asst. Producer (Brooklyn, New York, United States)

2021 The Moth's Mainstage: Join Together - Asst. Producer (Wooster, Massachusetts, United States)

2021 The Moth's Mainstage: Lost and Found - Asst. Producer (Detroit, Michigan, United States)

2022 The Moth's StorySLAM: Revival - Producer (New York, United States)

2022 The Moth's StorySLAM: Love Hurts - Producer (New York, United States)

2022 The Moth's StorySLAM: Business - Producer (New York, United States)

2022 The Moth's StorySLAM: Water - Producer (New York, United States)

2021 The Moth's StorySLAM: Wisdom - Producer (New York, United States)

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SCENIC CREDITS​

2020 The Crucible - Technical Director at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States) 

2019 Tigers Be Still - Technical Director at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States) 

2019 Between Two Worlds by DogEarTheatre Productions - Technical Director at Scudder Park (Tempe, Arizona, United States) 

2019 Macbeth - Fabricator/Welder at Southwest Shakespeare Company (Mesa, Arizona, United States) 

​2019 Midnight's Summer Dream - Carpenter at California Shakespeare Theater (Orinda, California, United States) 

2019 The Good Person of Szechuan - Carpenter at California Shakespeare Theater (Orinda, California, United States) 

2019 Big: The Musical - Carpenter at California Shakespeare Theater (Orinda, California, United States) 

2019 House of Joy - Carpenter at California Shakespeare Theater (Orinda, California, United States)

2019 Ajax - Carpenter at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States) 

2019 good friday - Carpenter at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States) 

2018 Las Noches De Las Luminarias - Designer & Fabricator at the Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix, Arizona, United States) 

2018 Class Action: Then and Now - Technical Director & Scenic Designer at Childsplay Theatre Company (Tempe, Arizona, United States)

2018 Catch Me If You Can - Carpenter at Arizona Broadway Theatre (Peoria, Arizona, United States)

2018 Mary Poppins - Carpenter at Arizona Broadway Theatre (Peoria, Arizona, United States)

2017 The Compass - Asst. Technical Director at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States) 

2018 This Is Modern Art - Carpenter at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States) 

2018 Trade Trade Love - Carpenter at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States) 

2018 Legally Blonde: The Musical - Carpenter/Painter at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States) 

2018 The Breasts of Tirésias- Carpenter at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States) 

2017 Titus Andronicus - Carpenter at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States) 

2017 Men on Boats - Carpenter at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States) 

2017 Shrek: The Musical - Carpenter at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States) 

2017 Haboob - Carpenter at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States) 

 

AUDIO CREDITS

​2019 CREAM! - A1 at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States)

2018 5th Oh My Ears New Music Festival - A2 at Phoenix Art Center (Phoenix, Arizona, United States)

2018 Nevermore - A2 at Arizona State University(Tempe, Arizona, United States)

2018 The Flick - Sound Designer at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States)

2018 Trade Trade Love - Co-Sound Designer at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States)

2018 That's What They Didn't Say - Asst. Sound Designer at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States)

2017 Titus Andronicus - Asst. Sound Designer at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona, United States)

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OTHER EXPERIENCE

2022-2025 Technical Production Coordinator at Disney Theatrical Group (Manhattan, New York, United States)

• Managed a research project for a five-year action plan for the future of Disney Theatrical Group’s touring by hosting bi-weekly meetings, establishing and tracking monthly goals, researching historical touring data, and developing and presenting a deck with the final research 

• Developed and implemented systems on Excel and Airtable for tracking data of various global productions, including technical issues and resolutions, vendor communications (NDAs, bids, and final deliverables), historical comparisons of past productions, and other technical details

• Assisted the Director, Technical Production with the bidding process for all shows: create and coordinate bid documentation, schedule and set up bid sessions, communicate with vendors

• Co-facilitated the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) affinity space (2024-2025), where I co-hosted New York City’s first AAPI mixer at the 7 Hudson building, event managed two May heritage months with weekly events, and participated in volunteering events that supported the NYC AAPI community 

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2021-2025 Gateway Co-Coordinator for the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) – (REMOTE)

• Developed mentorship opportunities for marginalized community members, created and facilitated lesson plans, and coordinated national conference logistics for mentors and mentees within the Gateway Program

• Managed the mentee application process by reviewing 60+ yearly applicants, formulating a 12-20 person selection committee, and facilitating the selection process via Zoom

• Collaborated on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) initiatives that impact the USITT Conference and plan the upcoming conference

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2021-2022 Assistant Producer at The Moth (Manhattan, New York, United States) 

• Managed seven city’s markets by building relationships with venue managers, developing new organizational systems to support contractor communication, reviewing and reporting financials, researching new venues, and negotiating contracts with freelancers, venues, and vendors 

• Supported 400+ productions with email promotion, ticketing and database management, and on-site live event management as a stage manager, lighting designer, and volunteer manager 

• Produced Moth Mainstages: coordinated travel, maintained communication and a strong relationship with partners, created marketing and promotion material, hired subcontractors and crew, and running rehearsal

• Created copy and copyedited internal newsletters, communication with patrons, and newly developed resource guides for new hires within The Moth 

 

2020-2021 Accessibility Coordinator at The Mattress Factory Museum (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States) 

• Strategized with the team of directors on accessibility goals within the organization, developed initiatives cross-departmentally, and established systems based on the feedback of our employees and the public 

• Managed a $200k grant to increase access to exhibitions, education programs, and building spaces, especially for individuals on the Autism spectrum and with physical disabilities, through Sensory Kits, marketing materials, etc. 

• Developed learning materials, led monthly professional development on best practices in Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (DEAI) for staff, and fostered relationships with accessibility consultants

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2021 Art Installer at The Mattress Factory Museum (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States) 

• Assisted the Exhibitions Manager with the production and installation of museum exhibition components

• Worked closely with exhibiting artists to bring their ideas to fruition while troubleshooting during the process

• Provided fabrication, assembly, and carpentry support for exhibit components using a range of materials and tools/equipment

• Prepared galleries and exhibition spaces, including, but not limited to, wall painting, wall preparation, construction, framing, drywall installation and general light carpentry

 

2021 Workshop Facilitator at Ladders for Leaders NYC, Commonpoint Queens (REMOTE) 

• Recruited interns by identifying students who closely met the requirements of a position and coordinated interviews with government agencies, corporations, and nonprofits  

• Developed curriculum for an “Art + Activism” course with the intentions of improving awareness to these two topics and honing critical and creative skills of 14 and 15 year old students through project-based learning 

• Facilitated virtual workshops and seminars to high school and college students (ages 16-21) related to employment skills, including resume writing and interview preparation

• Conducted individual and group mock interviews and provided appropriate professional feedback to participants through email and Zoom communication 

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2020 Diversity in Arts Leadership (DIAL) National Fellow at Americans for the Arts (REMOTE)

• Participated in workshops on nonprofit budgets, retrieving and using census data, survey creation and analysis, partnership building, and communication and storytelling for advocacy

• Worked effectively in a virtual capacity with nine other fellows and engaged in seminars and public lectures with the goal to illuminate, interrupt, and transform conditions that perpetuate racism

• Established an art collective, the growing art collective, with the mission to ask artists and art practitioners from underrepresented communities questions and provide them a platform to tackle these issues based on their own ideas, knowledge, and lived experiences 

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2018-2020 Lead Program Peer Mentor at Arizona State University: Barrett, the Honors College (Tempe, Arizona, United States)

• Impacted 1,200+ students through the planning of targeted professional/academic and social events, as well as one-on-one mentoring and advising 

• Managed a $4,000 budget to market and execute 15 professional/academic and social events focused on meeting community needs in collaboration with Community Assistants and various campus groups

• Led team meetings and professional development discussions; vetted academic, professional, and skill-building events before approval; attended and assessed the quality of approved events 

• Learned university policies and procedures, requested the necessary permits for events, and executed events in various indoor and outdoor settings around the university’s campus​

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HONORS & AWARDS 

​​2020 Gold Standard Award for Innovation 

2020 Fulbright ETA Malaysia Semi-Finalist 

2019 Katherine K. Herberger Scholarship Recipient

2018 Fulbright UK Summer Institute Semi-Finalist 

2018 Seymour L. Rosen Scholarship Recipient

2016 New American University Scholar Recipient