ABOUT ME

🌎 I’ve always been fascinated by people and the many ways they experience the world.

Growing up between cultures as the daughter of an Indian father and a mother from Hong Kong in Atlanta, Georgia, I became aware early on that people can approach the same situation with entirely different perspectives, motivations, and values. That curiosity led me to study cultural anthropology, where I learned how culture, identity, and context shape human behavior.

Today, that same curiosity drives my product research work.

🔍 I bring an anthropological lens to product development, looking beyond surface-level behaviors to understand the motivations, needs, and cultural contexts that influence how people interact with products and technology. My work spans ethnographic research, interviews, usability studies, surveys, and concept evaluations. But regardless of my method, my goal remains the same: help teams understand people deeply enough to make better product decisions.

🧩 The work I enjoy most happens early in the product lifecycle, where research can shape direction rather than simply evaluate solutions. I love uncovering unmet needs, identifying opportunities, and helping teams decide not only how to build something, but whether it’s the right thing to build in the first place.

❤️ When I’m not working, you can find me dancing with the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company, studying Japanese, trying (poorly) to beat the boss in my JRPG or indie video games, traveling across the globe to try new foods, or vibing out at music festivals with my friends!