About

People often describe me as energetic, funny, and open. I love traveling, cooking, cafe-ing, sports, exploring cities, and spending time with my partner Laura. I try to value relationships & experiences more than stuff. I want to be remembered as someone with a big heart.

Insight Meditation practice has and continues to change my life for the better.

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My Life Arc

• I was born in Tokyo, Japan
• 2001: Moved to Hawaii, where I was lucky to have grown up!
• 2008: Moved to Sacramento, California in 2008
• 2013-2017: Went to UC Berkeley, worked in clean energy
• 2019 was a year of big changes. I got fired, went on my first big solo backpacking trip, met my wife, moved back to Sacramento
• 2021: Started grad school
• 2024-2025: Got married, advanced to Ph.D candidacy. Went on leave to meditate for 3 months and travel for 6 months
• 2025 (summer): Data Science Intern at Stripe. Excited to return to Ph.D Program in the fall!
• Now: Back to finish my Ph.D!