Her college studies in anthropology and personal experiences living in Germany, Korea and the United States have taught her the importance of hearing multiple voices and perspectives. She has been enamored by the powerful effects of storytelling to open up new realms of awareness and empathy for the listeners and to empower the teller with a stronger sense of self. She is inspired to give children various platforms and tools to preserve and express their unique voices so they can navigate the world in their authentic ways.