My journey in the United States began in 1997, when my family and I emigrated from Hong Kong to California. I attended Mt. San Antonio College for two years and transferred to UCLA, where I majored in Communication Studies and minored in Policy Studies with a concentration in Social Welfare. As an immigrant and a first generation college student, I was filled with pride and joy when I graduated from UCLA in 2001.

Upon graduation, I worked at a youth mentoring organization, which enabled me to discover my passion in making a positive difference in people’s lives and motivating others to achieve personal goals. In summer 2005, I returned to college to pursue a Master’s degree in Education Psychology and Counseling at California State University, Northridge. As a graduate student, I took advantage of opportunities to use my skills and experience in assisting students in transition. By serving as a graduate assistant of New Student Programs, a mentor of the Freshman Seminar, a group facilitator of a College Exploration Group, and a counseling intern at Los Angeles City College, I was able to interact with students from diverse backgrounds and empower them to reach their aspirations.

I joined the UCI family as a Transfer Services Counselor in June 2007. As a former transfer student who has overcome barriers, I am thrilled about the opportunity to assist you with your transition to UCI. Please stop by the Transfer Student Center and Lounge to say hello and explore our services and resources. I can also be reached by phone and email. I look forward to getting to know you!