About Me
I’m a law school graduate with a passion for artificial intelligence and a lifelong drive to learn, build, and advocate for systems that work better for everyone.
I grew up in Sun Valley, Idaho—a place that taught me resilience through national level competitive figure skating, wilderness exploration, and a deep appreciation for community. Those early years shaped my belief in civic responsibility, which led me to earn the United States Congressional Gold Medal Award for over 800 hours of community service, physical fitness, and personal development. Whether I was teaching myself Lincoln-Douglas debate and winning my first regional championship, or learning advanced woodworking from YouTube tutorials to build furniture from scratch, I’ve always been someone who dives in, figures things out, and commits fully.
Today, I’m channeling that same curiosity into the intersection of law and technology. Specifically, I’m focused on how we can build AI systems that are powerful, transparent, and accountable. I’m teaching myself Python, training large language models, and earning certifications in applied generative AI, because I believe lawyers need to understand the technology they’re regulating. From my undergraduate thesis on human trafficking policy to my time monitoring the treatment of immigrant children in federal custody, my work has always centered on protecting vulnerable communities. Now, I’m focused on ensuring that AI innovation is regulated effectively to protect civil rights, fairness, and public trust without stifling product advancement.
I thrive in collaborative environments, care deeply about responsible innovation, and believe the most meaningful work happens when technical skill meets a genuine commitment to justice.
To learn more about my professional background, explore the section below or visit my Portfolio page. If you’d like to connect, feel free to reach out through my Contact Me page.
Undergraduate & Doctoral Studies
I began my academic journey at UCLA, where I balanced a demanding work schedule with a rigorous courseload, an active campus life, and weekly volunteer work at the Van Nuys Superior Courthouse Domestic Violence Self-Help Clinic. Even with this ambitious calendar, I found time to pursue my passion for public service and constitutional law, ultimately graduating with Highest Honors for my original thesis on immigration reform and human trafficking victim protection—a project later used to inform the San Diego County Human Trafficking Task Force. In 2022, I entered the University of San Diego School of Law on a Faculty Honors Scholarship, where I focused on civil rights and public interest advocacy. As the 2024–2025 Fellmeth Public Interest Scholar, I authored an 80-page policy paper proposing legislative reforms to strengthen protections for trafficking victims, and I became a licensed facilitator in human trafficking prevention and education. Branching into the field of criminal law, I interned at both the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and the California Office of the Attorney General, where I garnered valuable courtroom experience at both the trial and appellate levels. Additionally, I developed a strong interest in regulatory law, publishing six articles in the California Regulatory Law Reporter, and was honored with the Outstanding Public Interest Advocate Award at graduation. As a rising 3L, my first artificial intelligence law class ignited what has now become a deep-seated passion for the subject. I grew increasingly intrigued by the constitutional and societal implications of emerging technology, and for the first time in my life, I held a clear vision of how I might build a meaningful career by helping shape this uncharted legal frontier. My law school experience and self-driven technical education solidified my desire to use law as a tool—not a barrier—to advance AI in an ethical, human-centric, and socially responsible way. These years of study and practical experience not only sculpted my legal philosophy but also reaffirmed my commitment to advancing justice through courtroom advocacy, technological literacy, and policy reform.
