Professional organizations & advocacy
Leadership and Advocacy Chair, SACES Graduate Student Committee · September 2026–Present.
Through the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, I lead committee work organizing advocacy and leadership events for graduate students in counselor education and supervision.
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My professional affiliations include the American Counseling Association and Texas Counseling Association (since 2021), and the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Christian Association for Psychological Studies, and American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (since 2025).
Scholarly service · Journal & conference reviewing
Journal of Humanistic Counseling · October 1, 2026–Present.
My CV also lists journal reviewing for Cochrane Schizophrenia, Psychological Medicine, Psychiatry Research, and Journal of Business Research (2020), as well as Complementary Therapies in Medicine.
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Conference reviewing: Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention · 2020.
Nonprofit leadership
President and Founder · Grace Giving Globally · August 2021–Present.
I founded and lead a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports construction, renovation, repairs, and restoration for charitable and religious organizations. Our work helps communities develop the spaces they need for gathering, worship, and everyday support.
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My responsibilities include annual budgeting, donor relationships, marketing, storytelling, and fundraising campaigns. I cultivate support through personal engagement and help people connect with the communities and projects their giving supports.
Completed projects documented on our website include sidewalks for food distribution at West Avenue Compassion in San Antonio and a covered kitchen at Store of Hope Orphanage in Uganda. These projects reflect how practical resources can support connection and community life.
Church service
Northwest Bible Church, Dallas · October 2023–Present. I serve in connection, worship, and elementary school teams. I also helped organize a mission trip to Havana, Cuba in June 2024.
Redeemer Presbyterian Church (West Side), New York · July 2019–January 2021. As a connection team volunteer, I helped newcomers find community and take steps toward church membership.
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One Ekklesia Church, Singapore · September 2018–July 2019. As Activities and Mental Health Leader, I designed and led creative workshops for youth navigating mental health concerns, including painting, pottery, yoga, and meditation.
Fellowship of San Antonio · August 2022–August 2023. On the grill team, I helped prepare monthly meals for first responders.
Community volunteering
English Conversation Club · Northwest Community Center, Dallas · March 2026–Present. I engage with female refugees from more than 40 countries through English conversation and community-building.
Food Pantry Volunteer · West Avenue Compassion, San Antonio · August 2021–August 2023. I packed food, coordinated weekly pantry distribution, and provided graphic design support.
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Mental Health Assessments Volunteer · Healthserve Singapore · August 2018–April 2019. I designed questionnaires to evaluate group social activities and collected narratives of growth and change from Chinese and Bangladeshi migrant workers.
Animal Companion Volunteer · Animal Care Shelters of New York City · June 2017–January 2018. I helped with daily support and socialization of cats awaiting adoption.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistant · Food Bank New York · September 2011–May 2013. I supported income tax assistance for low-income individuals.
Student & university leadership
President, The Couch Counseling Student Fellowship · Dallas Theological Seminary · January 2023–May 2024. I led the executive board, organized counseling events and workshops, and worked with school officials to secure funding and resources.
President, Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society · Columbia University · August 2020–January 2021. I helped build psychology community through mentorship, career development, networking, and student events.
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President and Co-Founder, Social Impact Council · NYU Stern · August 2013–December 2014. I established the organizational structure and helped launch Impact Week.
Vice President, Pride Corp · NYU Stern · August 2012–December 2014. I organized professional development, networking events, and Ally Week.
Secretary, Undergraduate Stern Women in Business · January 2012–May 2014. I supported conferences, recruitment, communications, and mentorship.
Treasurer, Singapore Students Association · NYU · August 2012–May 2013. I managed fundraising, sponsorships, and club budgeting.