About me

From developing immersive experiences to producing documentaries, I love telling stories.

Growing up around the world in Singapore, the US, and India introduced me to a multitude of cultures, communities, and perspectives, inspiring me to document and share the stories of everyday people, from the present day to the ancient world. I've been lucky enough to study and work in fields that are close to my heart, combining my passion for history and archaeology with a natural inclination for storytelling.

I completed my undergrad degree at Vassar College in upstate New York, majoring in anthropology and political science with a focus in archaeology. I then moved to NYC, where I worked as a researcher for BEME News, a digital news media company founded by a YouTuber. I helped research and fact check our mini-documentaries and went on to work on a desk explainer show, conducting research, collecting archival media, reaching out to experts, and fact checking/QC-ing the final videos, covering subjects like human psychology and international affairs.

After BEME, I worked as an associate producer and eventually producer for CNN Digital in NYC, producing 8-12 minute long mini-documentaries focusing on human-centred stories on the environment, social justice, disaster relief, and more. I learned the ins and outs of news media, working extremely tight deadlines in high-stress environments while also being able to field produce stories that were close to my heart. I picked up professional videography and audio recording skills and strengthened my storytelling toolkit by creating content for millions of viewers.

I returned to education to pursue an MSc in Digital Archaeology from the University of York in England, going back to my roots as an archaeologist while combining my digital media skillset. At university, I focused on creating interactive digital heritage experiences such as virtual reality museums and immersive choose-your-own-adventure stories. I also worked as a publicist for the Department of Archaeology, making videos for their social media to promote staff, courses, fieldwork, and to build a digital brand.

I completed my degree and found work as a researcher at Windfall Films, a production studio in London, where I worked on two National Geographic-commissioned factual TV shows, Lost Treasures of Egypt and Lost Treasures of the Bible. Both shows followed teams of archaeologists across Egypt and the Middle East who were in the middle of excavation season, uncovering tombs, temples, and precious artifacts. My role involved archival research, production coordination, expert interviews, and fact checking, with my foundation in archaeology coming in handy.

My latest role was as a Lead Research Technician at Visualising Heritage, a research group within the University of Bradford. My role was to explore innovative ways of storytelling in heritage using immersive tools and cutting-edge technologies. I helped develop methodologies and principles behind immersive storytelling and science/heritage communication so that the broader public could access and interact with history, culture, and archaeology in engaging ways. These included creating stories and animations to be projected on a miniature, 3D-printed model of Bradford and an interactive, AR-style archaeological investigation of a massive medieval National Trust property in Yorkshire. I currently maintain an honorary researcher post with the university.

Along with all of this, I've been an avid photographer since I was 16, and generally love capturing moments and scenes in photos and video, from traditional dSLRs to pro-grade 360° cameras.