My research centers on building collaborative, equitable tools for people with disabilities, particularly in the context of learning and education. I have also started to research large language models and how generative artificial intelligence can represent and be designed by people from historically marginalized groups. I am passionate about collaborating with users from these groups to empower them in technology development. I approach my work through prototyping and qualitative research methods, including ethnography, co-design, user evaluation, interviews, and diary studies.

I am teaching introductory programming, human-computer interaction, and plan to develop courses on accessibility and in-depth qualitative methodology and participatory design in computer science. I believe in teaching computer and information science through an ethical, socio-political lens that encourages students to analyze the broader impact of technology creation and aim for net social good by creating equitable tools.

Outside of my job, I hope to support students in the Boston-area computer science community through growth and networking opportunities. I also aim to connect with and support multicultural groups on campus, particularly students from first and second generation immigrant backgrounds!

I enjoy reading fiction, trying new restaurants, hiking, thrifting, and doing silly little arts and crafts.