Title: L&S College Adviser
Neighborhood:
Arts & Humanities
Make an appointment:
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Joined the office in:
June 2025
Ph.D. Candidate in Sociology, UC Berkeley
M.A. in Sociology, UC Berkeley
B.A. in Interdisciplinary American Studies, UC Berkeley
How did you get here?
I first came to the Bay as an undergraduate transfer student to UC Berkeley, and I’ve never left! I fell in love with interdisciplinary studies and sociology, had an amazing time doing research with two professors, and decided to stay for graduate school. I’ve taught many classes at Cal, been a Berkeley Connect mentor, advised theses, led a lab of URAP students, and more. Basically, I’ve had *a lot* of different experiences at Cal, and would love to support you in finding what excites you to do in your time here. I’m an entrepreneurial type, and after grad school I consulted across public, private and nonprofit sectors – feel free to ask me more about having that type of creative career path!
What is your advising philosophy?
My advising philosophy is grounded in strengths-based, holistic, and equity-centered advising. ‘Student’ is only one part of who you are, and my goal is to help you integrate being a student with your holistic life so that you have a meaningful time at Cal. I’m a sociologist, so I’m always paying attention to the social structures affecting you, and I strive to help you navigate Cal in a way that best serves you. I bring empathy, care, and an understanding that my role is to support you in using your wisdom, knowledge, and strengths so you can thrive.
What advice do you have for L&S students in general?
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Cal has so much to offer, and this is the time to be creative with your life. Experiment and try something new! Often students get tunnel vision focusing on grades, optimizing class schedules, and doing only career-focused extracurriculars – but that can make school very transactional and limit your exploration. A key to doing well at Cal is to find what brings you joy and stokes your passion – that is the sustainable energy you need to persist when/if times feel challenging.
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Go to your GSI and professor’s office hours and develop relationships with them. Even if it’s scary at first, it’s worth it! They’re so important for helping you deepen your knowledge, have success in class and research, and write your letters of rec for your future career goals.
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Find wellness practices that help you feel grounded. Many students run high-anxiety, and that can lead to burnout. Whether it’s meditation, taking walks, joining a support group at Tang, dancing, or anything else–make sure you know (or experiment to find) what you need to take good care of yourself. I’m always happy to talk with you about finding your way in self- and community-centered care.
A little more about me:
In my spare time I do a lot of creative things: immersive theater, performance art, and dance. I’m also a consent and restorative justice educator, and love any opportunity where I can teach applied social theory to help us form better communities together. You can often find me playing around outdoors, doing tarot readings for my friends, or journalling at a cafe.
