Growing up in the Philippines, I never imagined I would be where I am today. Education has opened many doors for me, and I hope it can do the same for others. Mentoring brings me a great deal of joy—I love seeing students grow and succeed, but I value the opportunity to learn from them in return. 

 

I understand some of the challenges of navigating the U.S. academic system and the feeling of not quite belonging. If you've had similar experiences, please feel free to email me. I’d be happy to chat.

 

If you are looking for research experience, I am actively seeking both undergraduate and graduate students interested in engaging in linguistic research. Even if you're new to linguistics, you may be able to contribute if you speak languages currently being studied in our lab (e.g., Japanese and Tagalog). Feel free to reach out.

 

If you are curious about linguistics or simply interested in languages, I’d also be happy to chat with you!