Throughout my doctoral journey, I have been committed to fostering community, mentorship, and meaningful student engagement. I view service not only as participation, but as an opportunity to design supportive environments where students can connect, grow, and thrive.
From 2024 to 2025, I served as president of the PALDT student organization, where I collaborated with fellow officers to enhance academic and professional support for Learning Design and Technology students through events, workshops, and panel discussions. In parallel, I contributed as a mentor in the GSEC mentor-mentee program for multiple years, supporting fellow graduate students as they navigated the challenges of academic and professional life.
I have also actively engaged in College of Education student initiatives, including organizations such as GSEC and CIGSA, contributing to community-building and cross-cultural engagement efforts in supporting COE graduate students.
President, Purdue Association of Learning Design and Technology(PALDT)
Aug 2024 – Aug 2025
- Organize student wellness events for graduate students in the LDT program
- Support and oversee professional development events for Purdue College of Education graduate students
- Work alongside the marketing officer on the weekly newsletter that started in the service term.
Mentorship Experience
Mentor, Graduate Student Education Council (GSEC) Mentoring Programs
2023 – Present
- Support COE incoming and current graduate student mentees through individual meetings
- Have supported 4 mentees over the years
Mentor, Taiwanese Young Researcher Association (Project TYRA)
2025 – 2026
- Support Taiwanese incoming students who are interested in pursuing degrees overseas with advice on applications and admissions.
GUEST SPEAKER AND LECTURE PRESENTATION
- Guest Speaker, “Designing Digital Storybooks” Digital Storytelling and Learning Course
(September 24, 2024), The University of Texas at San Antonio, TX - Panelist, “Portfolio Review & Feedback Session” PALDT Professional Development event (February 12, 2026), Purdue University, IN
Other Service Experience
Professional Affiliations & Service
- Member, International Division, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2024 – present
- Member of Professional Development Committee, International Division, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2025 – present
Reviewer
- Journal of International Students, 2025 – present
- AECT Conference 2025 – present
- Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference 2024 – 2025
Volunteer
- Annual Graduate Student Education Research Symposium (AGSERS) 2023, 2025