👋 About
Hello! I'm Winston, a 4th-year political science and data science student at UCLA. I am passionate about building lasting systems and platforms using data-driven principles to meaningfully enrich people's lives and address their underlying needs.
I have served in campaigns, nonprofits, and organizations in both internal and client-facing roles. Whether in data science, campaign management, or community organizing, I've learned the value of meeting people where they are. I enjoy learning new ways to make more informed decisions and seek truth, while also challenging my pre-existing assumptions.
I believe in the power of attention in changing the narrative and building consensus around causes. We shouldn't accept the way things are because that's the way we have always done them. What is the point of building political and organizational capital if we are not willing to spend it?
Throughout my experiences, I have developed my ability to effectively communicate insights with others, solve challenges that span multiple spheres of influence and understanding, and navigate technical, financial, and regulatory constraints with a deep-rooted commitment to responsibility, integrity, and boldness.
Feel free to reach out.
💡 Selected projects
- 🚇 Winning continued unlimited fare-free public transit access for 30,000+ students, and advocating for safer streets, faster transit, and greater transportation accessibility
- 🔍 Developing an accurate, private, and responsible AI search tool for the Census Bureau
- 📊 Operationalizing the authoritarian economic contract through mixed methods research and causal inference
- 🎫 Analyzing fare evasion at Los Angeles Metro's busiest station (7th Street/Metro Center)
- 🗺️ Integrating GIS and data science tools to support economic analysis at the State Department
- 🏳️🌈 Performing ethnographic analysis of differences in LGBTQ+ activism throughout Asia