about

I am a PhD student at the University of Michigan School of Information. I’m interested in utilizing technologies to improve health and care for all, with a specific focus on marginalized communities. Guided by health justice as a grounding framework, my research explores designing health informatics technologies that shift power dynamics and reallocate resources to serve the needs of diverse communities.

My research is informed by science and technology studies, which inspires me to view technology and healthcare as powerful systems that can have differential effects on different populations. I also have a soft spot for evidence-based research that addresses health inequities. My research interest in health-related inequities grounds my work on upstream and community-level mechanisms. I also draw strength from my previous experience conducting community-based participatory research in China, where I worked with sexual and gender minority communities to design technology-mediated care for preventive health outcomes. I believe we can use decentralized and participatory approaches to health technology design for a more democratic health ecosystem and a more just health future for all.