I began practicing meditation earnestly in 2019, at a time when I was searching for a way out of depression and anxiety. I was halfway through writing my PhD dissertation and generally feeling burnt out, resentful, and limited in my ability to experience the world and express myself naturally. The urgency of the situation compelled me to practice on two intensive retreats – a ten-day vipassana retreat and a seven-day Shinzen-led retreat – after which it became abundantly clear to me that meditation practice was the most important I do.

My professional activities reflect my natural disposition to be analytical, reflective, and curious. I’ve earned a B.A. in International Development from UCLA, an M.S. in public policy from Carnegie Mellon, and a Ph.D. in Policy Analysis from the Pardee RAND Graduate School. Professionally I’ve worked primarily at think-tanks, consulting firms, and nonprofits, including as an analyst, co-founder, and head of product. I am also a board member at the Center for Contemplative Enrichment, a non-profit that supports earnest mindfulness practitioners and the communities they serve through one-on-one coaching, group events, and consulting to organizations.