Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, with roots in Chinatown, I’m currently Corporate Counsel focusing on mergers and acquisitions at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Since becoming an attorney, I’ve felt strongly about using my skills and education to give back to the communities where I live and work.
What drew you to Project Citizenship?
I was first introduced to Project Citizenship in 2015 when I was an associate at a large global law firm. It was the first of many pro bono opportunities I took on as a new attorney, and it immediately resonated with me.
Was there a specific moment that prompted you to support Project Citizenship?
After volunteering at my first citizenship workshop, I was hooked. I was impressed by Project Citizenship’s training, organization, and ability to help so many people in a single workshop—as well as their strong community partnerships. I loved having face-to-face conversations with clients about how U.S. citizenship can shape their immigration journeys. It reminded me of the pride and joy I saw when I served as a law clerk to a U.S. federal judge who presided over naturalization ceremonies.
Why do you give to Project Citizenship?
I give to Project Citizenship because I enthusiastically support its mission to help permanent residents—often from under-resourced and vulnerable communities—achieve U.S. citizenship. I come from a family of working-class immigrants, and English was not our first language. If my family had access to services like Project Citizenship decades ago, the daunting application and interview process would have felt far less scary and overwhelming.
What excites you about Project Citizenship’s work?
I’m excited to see Project Citizenship’s growing community partnerships reach a broader, more diverse population. Citizenship sits at the intersection of so many parts of life—the freedom to travel, the right to vote, job opportunities, student aid, eligibility for political office, and more. I’m committed to expanding access to U.S. citizenship through my personal giving and by organizing pro bono collaboration between Project Citizenship and my colleagues at Liberty Mutual Insurance, which has a rich tradition of pro bono service and community engagement over its nearly 113-year history.
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