University of California Los Angeles
Public Health

Editorial Intern
Mochi Magazine |
Asian American Women’s Publication; supports mission to amplify Asian Voices Chosen as one of five summer editorial interns, to publish four articles (~1500 words each) over course of internship Coordinates, schedules, and interviews experts, gathering quotes to implement into pieces Recently completed article on family recipes and Asian American food tradition (currently in copywriting, to be published online) Attends bi-monthly intern meetings with various guest speakers within the field of journalism including; Laura Sirikul: freelance journalist, Stephanie Wu: editor-in-chief at EATER

Editorial Intern
Los Angeles Magazine |
Responsible for correspondence with article sources; gathers quotes, art, etc. Drafts articles via Tempest Say Media platform, publishing ~3 articles per week Reports on Food, News/Politics, Local L.A. News Works with Editor in Chief, VP of Digital

Staff Writer
Lotus Magazine |
Part of Women-led AAPI Lifestyle Magazine serving the San Diego, CA AAPI community Collaborates with other staff writers, brainstorms and drafts food pieces for quarterly issues Interviewed Chef Tara Monsod -- two-time James Beard Nominee -- for piece on fusion cuisine (to be published in upcoming Summer 2025 issue)

Writer
Medium |
Researched, drafted, and published articles pertaining to food and culture Developed opinion piece on Hawaiian food staple SPAM musubi, Japanese persecution during WWII, and personal experience as Asian American Recipe tested and developed scallion pancake recipe with detailed instruction and explanation of gluten development and denaturing proteins