Lessons
After over a decade working across public, nonprofit, and multilateral systems — from the grassroots to the United Nations Headquarters — I’ve come to understand that development is rarely about what we do. It’s about how we think. And whom we center.
By the End of Your Teens
This June, I reintroduced By the End of Your Teens — the first installment in what will be a growing series of reflections on growth, identity, and navigating life as a young person with ambition.
June, 2025
I’ve now been in Redmond for 7 weeks, adjusting to the slower pace and sharper expectations of summer at Microsoft. In the midst of all this, something personal and precious quietly happened: I republished my first book, By the End of Your Teens.
Exploring Redmond Town Center
When I was told that we’d be living at Redmond Town Center (RTC) for the summer as Microsoft Interns, one of the biggest selling points was its unbeatable proximity to a whole world of food.
