I am a PhD student in Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) at the University of Washington, working under the guidance of Professors Beth Kolko and Sean Munson. I am currently part of the Intentional Traces Collective (ITC) and the Tactile and Tactical Design Lab (TAT Lab).

My research lies at the intersection of human-computer interaction (HCI) and aging. I explore how technology, particularly communication tools and Internet of Things (IoT) smart home devices, influences the social connectedness of older adults and their support networks. I am also interested in how social and familial contexts reciprocally shape older adults’ adoption and use of technology, contributing to the aging experience.

I hold an M.S. in Human Centered Design and Engineering from the University of Washington. I graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of California San Diego, where I was part of ReCODE Health and the UCSD Design Lab.

I like starting new hobbies like in my spare time. Let me know if you have any suggestions for things I should try!