I believe leadership begins with service. As a bilingual special educator, educational technology scholar, and advocate, my work is rooted in a commitment to expanding opportunities for historically marginalized communities. Growing up in a multicultural environment and as the grandchild of refugees has profoundly shaped both my personal journey and professional purpose, inspiring a lifelong commitment to supporting immigrant, refugee, multilingual, and disability communities through education.

Working alongside immigrant and newcomer students, multilingual learners, and individuals with disabilities has shown me that equitable education requires more than access. It requires systems that recognize and value each learner's language, culture, identity, and strengths. These experiences continue to shape my scholarship, which explores the intersections of disability, migration, culture, and educational technology, with a focus on reducing barriers and expanding educational opportunities for resettled refugees with disabilities.

Whether I am teaching future educators, conducting research, presenting internationally, designing accessible learning experiences, implementing innovative technologies, or collaborating with community partners, I strive to connect scholarship with practice in ways that create meaningful, lasting change. My goal is not simply to advance knowledge, but to ensure that research translates into more inclusive classrooms, stronger educational systems, and greater opportunities for the communities I serve.