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.
For the academic services, I’ve been a reviewer for international and regional conferences and a reviewer for the Journal of International Students. Additionally, I am an active member in the International Division of AECT, serving as a member of the professional development team to help organize webinars for researchers and professionals in the field. These experiences provided experience with the innovative trends in the field, and introduced me to the passionate researchers worldwide.
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
Click here to access presentation slides: https://canva.link/ukwagp9y94e7zom
- 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
Other Service Experience
- Judge, 2026 Spring Undergraduate Research Conference, 2026
- Volunteer, Annual Graduate Student Education Research Symposium (AGSERS) 2023, 2025