The road to becoming an executive functioning coach has been a complex and meandering one. My own disorienting experiences of navigating my adolescence as a queer, anxious, first generation, Vietnamese American has allowed me to empathize with a lot of you out there - we are very familiar with the confusion, frustration, self-doubt, struggle for belonging, and isolation that comes with being unique. As lifelong out-of-the-boxers, we collectively understand the importance of self-compassion, courage, resourcefulness, community, and persistence.

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Why I coach: I coach to be the guide I once needed—someone who embraces the messy, human process of learning and growth. I value curiosity, experimentation, courage, self-compassion, and challenging the status quo because I know meaningful learning happens in the process, not just the outcome. My journey—from late-night barista to study abroad student, teaching assistant, college advisor, tutor, and clinical learning specialist—has shown me how powerful it is to see what’s possible when you step into the unknown. I also know how hard it can be to be courageous without access to tools or role models—especially models who, like me, live at the intersection of many identities.

 

Through it all, I’ve been especially drawn to mentoring neurodivergent, queer, and BIPOC adolescents and adults learning to harness their unique perspectives and place in the world. Living my values and embracing my own path has taught me that the journey itself is the greatest lesson. Now, I strive to be that model and help others forge their own meaningful paths in education, work, and life.

 

Outside of coaching, this is how I currently recharge: I play (which includes making lots of messes) in the kitchen, read (literary fiction is my fave!), make groovy playlists (Gábor Szabó, El Michels Affair, Herbie Hancock, and Dorothy Ashby are usually in the mix), and knit socks (I'm deep in my cozy grandma era and I'm loving it).