Welcome!
I am an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Sociology Department. I am also currently an Associate Editor for the Sociology of Religion and a Non-Resident Research Fellow with the Religion and Public Life Program at Rice University. I received my PhD in Sociology at Yale University and bachelor’s degree at UC San Diego where I graduated summa cum laude and as a Provost Scholar.
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Research
My research examines the intersections of race, gender, and religion in different institutions, such as higher education, religious organizations, and in areas of science and medicine. My ongoing projects include examining diversity in higher education, the experiences of social media influencers, and the perspectives of second-generation Asian Americans.
Learn more about my research and publications here.
My teaching philosophy is informed by the 3 C’s:
Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Compassion.
All three are needed together. If you are only a great critical thinker, you will lack the creativity and compassion to tackle the world’s problems. If you only have creativity, you will lack critical thinking to make assessments and compassion to bring your creativity to bear on lives. If you only have compassion, you will fail to think creatively and critically about how to care for others.
Learn more about my teaching here.
