About Me
Hi, my name is Kimmy! I love to share stories about community. I am a current MCCN (Communities and Network) graduate student at the University of Washington. I am inspired by stories of folks in the community and love learning about their experiences. My experiences with contacting sources for interviews, conducting both online and in-person interviews, writing stories through different mediums, and meeting quick deadlines have all helped me develop my current skillset of writing, interpersonal, and time management skills. I aim to continue to explore storytelling through different mediums: text, photo, and video, and build upon my collaborative skills in navigating interpersonal dynamics and engaging diverse audiences.
Community Storyteller
Community has always been important to me. I grew up in San Francisco and spent most of my time in the Chinatown area. As a child, I attended Chinese New Year events and heard stories from business owners there, which prompted my interest in writing about community, learning more about and covering community member experiences. Storytelling has been a way for me to connect to my own community, and I am passionate about sharing what community means for others through their own stories.
My Values
Honesty, empathy, authenticity, and creativity are some values that are important to me in both personal and professional settings. I value having honest and authentic conversations with others, and it inspires me to pursue a career that allows me to incorporate storytelling, content creation, community, and multimedia elements.