About Me
I was born in Oakland, California (my parents are Vietnamese Refugees) and raised in southern California and Arizona. I earned a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Arizona, and then completed my M.S. and Ph.D. in Political Science from Rice University. I am a first generation college student and advocate for first generation students and underrepresented groups across the S.T.E.M. and social sciences.
Life Advice: Talent deserves opportunities! And don't peak too early.
I have lived in California, Arizona, Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina, and now am in Hawai'i. I have enjoyed everywhere I have lived and am motivated to understand the complexity and diversity of the human experience. My hobbies include reading, traveling, hiking, drinking coffee, and researching.
Life Advice: Talent deserves opportunities! And don't peak too early.
I have lived in California, Arizona, Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina, and now am in Hawai'i. I have enjoyed everywhere I have lived and am motivated to understand the complexity and diversity of the human experience. My hobbies include reading, traveling, hiking, drinking coffee, and researching.
Press
- Civil Beat: Why Progressives in Blue Hawaii face an uphill battle.
- Hawaii News Now coverage on social media usage in 2018 Hawaii Primary Elections.
- http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/38854643/to-be-heard-over-the-election-noise-some-candidates-get-a-little-wacky
- Civil Beat article on female candidates in elections.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2018/07/trump-inspires-more-women-candidates-in-hawaii/?mobile=1 - Civil Beat article on low voter turnout in Hawaii.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2018/06/how-low-is-hawaii-voter-turnout/ - Civil Beat article on Hawaii Election Office
- Civil Beat article on 2020 Hawaii Election