I was born and raised in San Francisco, where drastic economic inequality is painfully evident. The hard truths that I observed growing up in SF spurred me into studying economics at Boston College, and further onto the International and Development Economics program at USF. I believe that financial literacy and the capacity to dream big is crucial in building a more equitable world. I hope that this project can further our understanding on how financial literacy and aspirations interact, as well as inspire others to conduct further research on these topics.
In addition to this studying development economics, I serve on the Board of Trustees at San Francisco Friends School, specializing in community development. In my free time, I enjoy rock climbing and making mixed-media art.
