2020 - 2022
Writing and Creative Samples
Published research papers and creative work
In 2021, I spent a quarter in Professor Ron Astor’s class at UCLA studying various writing styles for published policy briefs.
I learned how to frame a policy issue to be relevant to my target audience, argue for my viewpoint, and incorporate research into my writing. In the following policy brief, I present relevant research and policy recommendations for improved Southeast Asian education outcomes.
Close the Educational Gap:
Southeast Asian American Student Experiences and Recommendations
A Comparison of Spanish and English Broadcast News
The Portrayal of Immigration During the 2020 Presidential Election Cycle
In 2021, I spent a quarter in Professor Menjivar’s class at UCLA studying various broadcasting styles concerning global immigration.
This published research paper on LA Social Science explores the relationship between U.S. media portrayal of immigrants in the month of October in major English and Spanish news outlets, and the voting outcomes in the November 2020 Presidential election. We analyzed two major broadcasting outlets in America to conduct our empirical research.
UCLA “Bridging the Generations” Zine 2021
Alongside my team, I designed the concept and graphic design of pages in the Asian American Mental Health Awareness Week “Bridging the Generations” Zine at UCLA
