Projects

Extended Policies and Unwritten Practices: Mechanisms of Digital Repression in Myanmar Since the 2021 Coup

Research Grantee — CEU Budapest Foundation — 2024–2025

- Led the research focusing on digital authoritarianism and its impact on freedom of expression. - Conducted qualitative interviews with activists, policymakers, and digital rights experts, and designed and implemented quantitative surveys targeting TikTok and Telegram users in Myanmar. - Analyzed formal policies, informal practices, and platform dynamics to assess effects on information flows, online activism, and resistance to censorship. - Collaborated with international stakeholders and NGOs to align research with broader human rights and digital freedom initiatives. - Produced in-depth policy analyses, op-ed articles, and a comprehensive policy report to inform international debates on digital rights and strategies to counter digital repression.

Human Rights and Disinformation Challenges on Myanmar Wikipedia

Human Rights Intern — Wikimedia Foundation — 2024

- Conducted comprehensive research on sources, methods, and human rights impacts of disinformation in Myanmar for the Wikimedia Foundation Human Rights Team. - Collaborated with editors and subject-matter experts to verify and correct false information on Wikimedia platforms related to Myanmar, supporting content integrity and human rights standards. - Engaged with local and international communities to raise awareness about disinformation and its human rights implications, providing training and resources on identifying and combating false information. - Prepared detailed reports and documentation on disinformation trends, key challenges, and the effectiveness of mitigation strategies, contributing to Wikimedia’s broader human rights advocacy efforts. - Contributed to human rights–focused risk assessments for regional Wikimedia events, identifying potential risks and informing safer planning and implementation.

Business Idea Challenge for Singha Soda

Judge for Strategic Communications — Wildcats.io — 2020–2021

- Served as a local judge on an international panel for a business concept competition focused on introducing Singha Soda Water to Myanmar. - Evaluated business pitches by applying local market knowledge, international business acumen, and understanding of Myanmar’s consumer behavior, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment. - Assessed business concepts and assigned scores to participating teams, ensuring fair, consistent, and well‑reasoned evaluations in coordination with global judges. - Provided constructive feedback and mentorship to participating teams to strengthen their business models, market entry strategies, and overall presentation quality. - Collaborated with international judges to align evaluation standards, share market insights, and deliver comprehensive, balanced judgments across the competition

PODCAST - Things We should be Talking about

Podcast Host — Geek Girls Myanmar & Meta — 2020

- Collaborated with a production team to plan, script, and deliver 6 podcasts focused on responsible digital behavior - Facilitated audience interaction in a clear and compelling manner to build awareness and understanding of key digital and social issues

Tea Talks Myanmar - Talks Show

Show Host — Geek Girls Myanmar & Meta — 2020

- Hosted dynamic, educational online quiz shows and podcasts for the Tea Talks Myanmar project, engaging audiences on critical digital literacy topics

Tea Talks Myanmar

Panel Host — Meta & Geek Girls Myanmar — 2019–2020

- Facilitated 3 Panels for online hate speech campaigns with the stakeholders from the digital rights field in Myanmar. - Led on-air discussions to address hate speech and misinformation on social media, aligning with a Facebook (Meta)–funded initiative. - Contributed to content development and show format design to ensure complex topics were accessible, engaging, and culturally relevant

Respect HER Campaign - International Women's Day

Social Media Communications Consultant — UNFPA — 2018

- Led the “Respect HER” online social media campaign for International Women’s Day with UNFPA in Myanmar, focusing on combating violence against women and amplifying women’s voices in a patriarchal context. - Developed and refined strategic digital content to educate and engage online audiences, reinforcing key messages on women’s rights and gender-based violence prevention. - Crafted impactful, platform-appropriate messages that elevated campaign visibility and encouraged public dialogue and support for women’s empowerment. - Coordinated with influencers and relevant partners to extend campaign reach and strengthen message resonance within target communities. - Ensured brand and message consistency across social media channels, aligning all content with UNFPA’s advocacy objectives and communication guidelines.

GeekGirls on Tour

Project Lead — Geek Girls Myanmar / U.S. Embassy Myanmar — 2017–2018

-Led a yearlong digital literacy program as Project Lead, coordinating with the Embassy of the United States in Myanmar and Geek Girls team members to empower women nationwide. -Oversaw planning, execution, and monitoring of program activities to ensure impactful delivery of digital literacy training to women from diverse socio‑economic backgrounds. -Managed stakeholder relationships and communication with supporting organizations to align program objectives, expectations, and outcomes. -Directed outreach and participant engagement efforts to extend digital literacy resources to over 1,000 women across 15 different regions. - Enabled participants to gain essential digital skills, supporting their increased participation in social discourse, economic opportunities, and civic engagement.

WomenWill Program

Community Lead — Google Business Group — 2017–2018

Facilitated Google's WomenWill program, delivering business and entrepreneurship training covering the end-to-end business journey for women in Myanmar.

Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia - Media, Marketing & Advertising

Forbes Magazine — 2017

Pioneer Women Who Smashed the Glass Ceiling in Asia by Forbes

Forbes Magazine — 2017

The Innovator 25 Asia-Pacific 2017

PRovoke Media — 2017

MyLann Online Food Directory

Strategic Communications Consultant / Visiting Marketing Director — MyLann — 2016–2018

- Served as visiting Marketing Director, leading the development of MyLann’s annual marketing strategy to strengthen brand visibility and market positioning. - Designed integrated marketing plans combining offline and online channels to drive awareness and user engagement for the food directory platform. - Collaborated closely with app development teams to oversee the creation of a user-centric mobile food directory app focused on an intuitive customer journey. - Planned and executed branding events that effectively connected physical experiences with digital marketing initiatives to reinforce brand identity. - Drove social media growth for MyLann’s Facebook page, contributing to an increase to over 370K followers within two years. - Supported business development and marketing efforts that helped MyLann collaborate with 200 restaurant clients for reviews.

IEA Mentorship Program

Mentor — American Embassy Myanmar — 2016–2017

Mentored selected participants at the American Center of Youth in Myanmar on professional and personal development over a year-long program.