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I am a Ph.D. candidate in Education at the University of California, Irvine, with a specialization in Teaching, Learning, and Educational Improvement. My primary research area is writing instruction at the undergraduate level, focusing specifically on investigating the potential ways in which generative AI can support or disrupt the development of writing communities fostered within undergraduate writing classrooms.
I joined UC Irvine's Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation (DTEI) in May 2025 as an Educational Technology Specialist. Through DTEI, I develop and pilot programming and resources designed for UC Irvine faculty making decisions about incorporating generative AI into university teaching. In addition, I serve as a representative for DTEI in campuswide efforts related to generative AI, including collaborating with campus units to support faculty’s use of university-developed generative AI tools. As part of the UC Irvine Digital Learning Lab, I work with Dr. Mark Warschauer and Dr. Tamara Tate to investigate the use of generative AI in supporting writing instruction in higher education contexts. Through research on best practices and development of professional development and curricula, I seek to contribute to the conversation surrounding the use of AI writing tools in education. |