Real Estate and Beyond

I am a second generation Chinese American with a fierce passion and advocacy for people denied affordable housing opportunities due to disparities created by racial and economic segregation. As a child growing up in a desegregated, racially mixed school, I traveled by bus from a predominantly white world to a multi-colored world where socioeconomic and racial differences turned words into violence in the classroom and on the playground. This led to my interest in investment counseling where I could play a role in narrowing the racial wealth gap. When I moved to the affordable housing industry, I became fascinated with learning more about how political processes, land use regulations, funding, and housing policies affect the place where we call home.   

I believe in building community through the  power of words, education, outreach and engagement. I love creating and delivering educational workshops and seminars, and I spoke as a panelist at the California Association of Community Managers and at the Habitat for Humanity International conference. I actively engage with clients by serving as their trusted advisor. As a former financial advisor, I know how to manage and analyze financial resources, including conducting cash flow and insurance analyses, budget creation, evaluating real estate pro formas, and capital needs analyses. I possess a keen eye for detail and I demonstrate unwavering accuracy and thoroughness in my work.