I am a documentary filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Portland, Oregon. A Chinese American woman raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, my lens is deeply rooted in diasporic identity and questions of cross-cultural belonging.
Over the past decade, my work has spanned independent documentaries and strategic campaigns for the United Nations, public television, and nonprofit sectors, always rooted in the belief that powerful stories can shift perspectives and inspire change. I’ve directed and produced films that illuminate complexity, build empathy, and center underrepresented voices — from intimate personal portraits to global campaigns on gender equality and climate resilience.
As a former Global Video & Campaigns Specialist at UN Women, I directed multimedia content that secured millions in reach and engagement, producing large-scale campaigns with partners like Google and Netflix. Before that, I produced Emmy-nominated documentaries for PBS/WNET, crafting long-form storytelling that brought social issues to national audiences. Earlier in my career, I developed video advocacy tools for human rights defenders with WITNESS and designed multimedia storytelling initiatives for youth while serving in the U.S. Peace Corps in Niger. Together, these experiences have cemented my commitment to shaping a more sustainable and just future through storytelling.
Today, I balance independent documentary projects with collaborations alongside mission-driven organizations and cultural institutions. Whether behind the camera or shaping a campaign’s creative direction, I thrive in the space between strategy and craft — weaving together cinematic vision and communications expertise to engage diverse global audiences through innovative, impact-driven stories. I am a proud member of Brown Girls Doc Mafia, a member of Filmshop, a 2025 Bendfilm: Basecamp Fellow, and a mother of two boys.