About Me

Hi! I am a PhD student in Computer Science and Engineering at UC San Diego, advised by Dr. Margaret Roberts and Dr. Berk Ustun. My research is in fairness and machine learning. I am interested in understanding complex system dynamics - how we (and our data) interact and coevolve with ML models over time, interact with and understand the information on the internet, and connect to each other.
Skills:
Languages: Python, Java, R, D3, Javascript, C, HTML/CSS, Unix, Matlab
Data Platforms: Amazon Web Services, Spark
ML Tools: Keras, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn
Applications: Final Cut, LaTeX, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Solidworks, Arduino
Spoken Languages: Mandarin-Chinese (Intermediate-High on ACTFL/ETS proficiency scale)
Research Areas: Machine Learning, Optimization, Human-Centered Design, Algorithmic Fairness, Interpretability, Accountability, Reliability
Publications
ICML 2021 Workshop on Algorithmic Recourse.
DOI: 10.1101/2020.03.01.955443
Professional Projects
Awards and Honors
Leadership
I am also the President of UCSD Graduate Women in Computing (GradWIC) which is a graduate student organization that primarily focuses on community building and outreach. I organize and lead mentorship programs, professional development workshops, movie nights, beach bonfires, graduate school application workshops, and manage scholarships for students to attend Grace Hopper and ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing. I strive to create an innovative, informative, and inclusive environment; focusing primarily on those who identify as women and underrepresented minorities in computing fields.I am the CSE Representative to Graduate and Professional Students Association (GPSA), operating as a point of contact and organizer for broader CSE community events.
I am currently a mentor in three UCSD-based mentorship programs:
Previous Leadership Roles
Good Reads
Personal Projects
In my spare time, I love creating, cooking, and bettering myself.

Picnics in the Park
Socially distancing, getting fresh air, and snacking in the park. Themed attire required, we pick a new theme every meal!

Quarantine Glow Up
Started doing pilates. Still miss lifting at the gym.

Spam Musubi
Made fresh every Sunday. Still trying to find the PERFECT combination of ingredients.
Pictured: spam, seasoned rice, egg, and lettuce.

Plant Momma
Philodendron from Trader Joes is thriving at home. My room is a jungle. Watering days are workouts.

GradWIC Merch
Hand-embroidered GradWIC merch for my board members coming soon!

Unplug in Yosemite
Being off-grid, completely unreachable for about a week makes you realize how plugged in we truly are.