I am an interdisciplinary designer, thinker, and strategist who is inspired to make tech and experiences using processes that sustainably and systematically improve well-being, productivity, and more. As a curiosity-driven person, I aim to learn, express, and enthrall.

My parents immigrated to California from the Philippines in search of a better life. As a young kid, I loved looking at maps, biology books, and atlases, playing piano, creating stories in nature, and exploring interactive media such as early edtech. My passion for combining tech, creativity, knowledge, and how other people think and experience started developing early, and I would further grow those interests through many professional and life experiences. Accordingly, I eventually earned a doctorate in art and art education at Columbia University, highlighting artistry and expression in game design and digital media.

I am a firm believer in cosmopolitanism and the greater social need for critical thinking and openness. I also aim to balance intellectual challenge and complexity with bliss and wholeness. I enjoy the sense of adventure, discovery, and insight that comes from creating digital and imaginary worlds, analyzing real-world systems, managing innovation, and highlighting other ways of living.