“Knowledge emerges only through invention and re-invention through the restless, impatient, continuing, hopeful inquiry human beings pursue in the world, with the world, and with each other.” -Paulo Freire
Mentor Leader
I define leadership through mentorship that produces measurable outcomes in teaching, research, and academic library contexts. At the University of Washington, I have mentored over 1,000 students through instruction, advising, and career coaching, with an 83% success rate in academic and career advancement. I have guided undergraduates and PhD fellows on digital projects spanning research design, information literacy, and public scholarship, including students who earned Fulbright awards and admission to doctoral programs. For me, leadership is not knowledge transfer alone, but the intentional design of structures that enable individuals—especially those historically marginalized—to succeed.
Empathetic Leader
Empathy in leadership is most effective when structured into systems of accountability and growth. My approach is to create environments where expectations are clear, contributions are acknowledged, and boundaries are maintained. This reduces unnecessary burden while empowering colleagues and students to take ownership of their work. I adapt to multiple collaboration contexts—whether online platforms, hybrid teams, or in-person meetings—by co-designing communication processes that build trust and efficiency. This structured empathy strengthens individual projects and produces sustainable professional relationships.
Visionary Leader
Visionary leadership requires anticipating challenges and designing strategies that transform them into opportunities. I guide students and colleagues to articulate long-term goals and pursue calculated risks. For example, in co-developing a Twitch-based digital project with an undergraduate student, I approached unfamiliar technology as an opportunity to build resilience and innovation. The result was a livestream series that drew a community of over 80 participants and fostered critical conversations about misinformation and cultural representation. This project illustrates my broader leadership style: combining foresight, creativity, and technical rigor—including methods such as surveys, regression modeling, and network analysis—to produce both immediate impact and long-term value.
My leadership is grounded in mentorship that scales, empathy that is structured, and vision that is strategic. I am committed to building systems that expand equity, cultivate resilience, and deliver measurable outcomes for students, colleagues, and communities. Whether mentoring students, supporting interdisciplinary research, or advancing library- and teaching-centered initiatives, I lead by aligning people, tools, and strategies toward shared success.