I’m white. All my ancestors came from one western European country or another, and I don’t tan in the sun—I just burn. I’ve never been discriminated against because of the color of my skin.
Fascinating Feedback Loops
What if the health system could echolocate? What if it was in a constant two-way exchange with patients and communities, identifying obstacles, making course corrections, and getting critical data?
Debunking Stereotypes and Deceptive Data
There’s no denying it: I fit the model minority stereotype—or the notion that all Asians are academically-gifted high achievers and hard workers—to a tee.
Finding Room for Undocumented Immigrants in the Health Care System
As the war of words begins ahead of the 2016 election, it seems immigration reform is going to once again be a hot topic. There have already been some strongly-worded statements made on the subject.
Storytelling for Policy Change
When I work on a bill, I analyze its provisions and fiscal notes, and follow it through the Capitol. It’s a highly detailed process, so I can see why it may feel overly complex and unapproachable.