researcher, mother, wife, outdoor lover

I like to think of myself as an enabler of opportunities and experiences of those around me (and myself!).

As a researcher and teacher, I support my students to develop as independent, critical thinkers of timely issues in the software research and practice. In 2022 I founded the INSPIRE: STEM for Social Impact Program (https://inspireuvic.org) where together with an amazing executive team, and industry and academic mentors we empower undergraduate as well as middle and secondary school students in technology development for social good. I also lead the SEGAL Lab where I mentor but continually learn from bright junior researchers.

As a mother, I enable my kids to grow an open, emphatic mind in the world around them. Whether we travel around the world, or swim in BC's beautiful lakes, I often place them in (challenging) situations oustide their comfort zone but makes them a bit more resilient in life.

I thus allow myself to embrace a multifaceted life, busy but fullfilling. My active family has been, in fact, the best balance to my busy work life. Happy to share from my experience, and how I continue to enjoy a long term relationship with my family amidst a crazy life. I recently wrote a blog post reflecting on how I became who I am, as an immigrant to Canada.

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