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Reflections on My Uber Layoff

This is not a story about success. Rather, it’s one about failure and how I picked myself up from where I fell. About three months ago on Monday, October 14th, Uber downsized for the third round, and my whole team was affected. I remember the out-of-body, surreal feeling after being called to a mandatory but […]

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My Reflection on Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, highlighting women’s contributions in history and society. This year especially felt unique to me because I am on the Women of Uber Global Board as the Program Lead, overseeing all the projects to facilitate conversation, drive awareness, and improve the numbers of female leaders in the organization. Many research and […]

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Lessons from Viz-a-thon

Best practices and recommendations on data analysis and information graphics – understand the purpose of each charts and graphics in the presentation; strive for solutions; hone in on simplicity

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What Are Your Personal Projects for 2015?

Two weeks into 2015, many people are busy making New Year’s resolutions, hoping to make their lives more productive and meaningful. According to Forbes, about 40% of Americans making resolutions in the beginning of the year, and only 8% achieve their goals. I am, like many others, reflecting on the past and trying to come […]

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The Value of Conferences

I’m sure we all have had this experience—going to one of those conferences that everyone is talking about, but at the end of the day wondering if there is any real value in conferences. Over the past few years, I’ve avidly attended some social media / digital marketing conferences (2010 Future Midwest , Brand Camp […]

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