About

_{Northerly Island in Chicago, IL}

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 ease, relationships, and connecting with the bigger world, more than stuff.

I want to be remembered as someone with a big heart. Meditation practice is a big part of my life. It has and continues to transform my life in a really meaningful way.

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My Life Arc

• I was born in Tokyo, Japan
• Moved to Hawaii, where I was lucky to have grown up!
• Moved to Sacramento, California
• UC Berkeley class of 2017, then a few years in clean energy
• Getting let go from that job kicked off a lot of changes: my first big solo backpacking trip, meeting my wife, moving back to Sacramento
• 2021: Started grad school at UCSC
• 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 in Chicago!
• Now: Back to finish my Ph.D!