Community Service

Taproot Foundation | San Francisco, CA

Jun '07 to Present

Service Grant Project Team Copyeditor & Writer

• Served as copyeditor and writer for projects based on assignment to Service Grant Projects through pro bono consulting foundation
• Created marketing copy for web and print projects, depending on client needs
• Worked closely with nonprofit’s marketing and development personnel to improve and create marketing copy
• Collaborated with team of consultants to establish project aims, key messages, branding strategy, and outreach to execute successful projects
• Currently working with Coastside Family Medical Center in Half Moon Bay, CA, on a basic website project

YWCA of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA

Aug '07 to May '08

Rape Crisis Counselor

• Provided support for survivors of sexual violence via hotline and in hospital during emergency situations
• Answered calls during weekly hotline shift to provide information and resources for victims and survivors of sexual assault
• Attended monthly in-serve continuing education workshops to maintain certification
• Completed 40-hour California State Rape Crisis Counselor certification, covering legal issues, individual rights, domestic violence, sexual assault, and more

Sexual Violence Advisory Board, Stanford University | Stanford, CA

Sept '07 to Present

Advisory Board Member for 2007–2008 Academic Year

• Collaborated with board members, consisting of Stanford University students, staff, and faculty to offer expertise in sexual assault-related issues, such a prevention education, response, and reporting
• Strategized ways to reduce the occurrence of sexual assault on campus and to provide guidelines to help ensure consistent compliance with the University’s Policy on Sexual Assault
• Aided in the development of effective strategies for encouraging victims to report sexual assaults and to seek support
• Strengthened and developed protocols for periodic evaluation and monitoring of sexual assault responses and prevention programs and services

School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, CA

Feb '07 to Feb '08

Research Volunteer at Center for Weight & Health

• Researched and analyzed statistics and resources on health issues under mentorship of Professor May Wang
• Assisted in grant writing to solicit outside funding for projects pertaining to obesity and health in minority populations
• Conducted review of literature on Asian American mental health for submission to journals (in progress)

Unite for Sight, Berkeley Chapter | Berkeley, CA

Aug '03 to Jul '05

President & Chief Financial Office

• Aided in establishment and founding of UC Berkeley Chapter of international nonprofit organization
• Coordinated various fundraising events and community service-based activities for community eye screenings
• Managed collection of over 500 pairs of eyeglasses for donation to local clinics and developing nations