ProjectExtended Policies and Unwritten Practices: Mechanisms of Digital Repression in Myanmar
Research Grantee — CEU Budapest Foundation — 2024–2025
Led research on digital authoritarianism in Myanmar since the 2021 coup — qualitative interviews with activists, policymakers and digital rights experts, plus original survey research on TikTok and Telegram users. Produced policy analyses, op-eds, and a comprehensive policy report.
ProjectHuman Rights & Disinformation Research
Human Rights Intern — Wikimedia Foundation — 2024
Researched sources, methods, and human rights impacts of disinformation on Myanmar's Wikipedia pages for the Wikimedia Foundation Human Rights Team; verified and corrected false information with editors and subject-matter experts.
ProjectBusiness Idea Challenge for Singha Soda
Judge for Strategic Communications — Wildcats.io — 2020–2021
Served as local judge on an international panel evaluating business concepts for introducing Singha Soda Water to Myanmar, assessing pitches on market fit, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment.
ProjectTea Talks Myanmar Project
Show & Podcast Host — Meta — 2020–2021
Hosted educational quiz shows and podcasts on digital literacy, hate speech, and misinformation for a Facebook (Meta)–funded initiative — 6 talk shows and 6 podcasts.
ProjectRespect HER Online Campaign
Social Media Communications Consultant — UNFPA — 2018
Led an International Women's Day social media campaign for UNFPA Myanmar focused on combating violence against women and amplifying women's voices.
AwardForbes 30 Under 30 Asia
Honoree — Media, Marketing & Advertising — Forbes — 2017
Named among the "Pioneer Women Who Smashed the Glass Ceiling in Asia" and included in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia list for Media, Marketing & Advertising.
ProjectGeekGirls on Tour
Project Lead — Geek Girls Myanmar / U.S. Embassy Myanmar — 2017–2018
Led a yearlong digital literacy program reaching over 1,000 women across 15 regions of Myanmar, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy.
ProjectWomenWill 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.
AwardThe Innovator 25 SEA
Honoree — The Holm Report — 2017
Recognised as one of the "Innovator 25" in Southeast Asia.
ProjectMyLann Online Food Directory
Strategic Communications Consultant / Visiting Marketing Director — MyLann — 2016–2018
Led MyLann's annual marketing strategy and integrated online/offline campaigns; drove Facebook growth to over 370K followers and helped secure 200 restaurant clients for reviews.
ProjectIEA 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.
ProjectDigital Kaway Ltd
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer — 2015–2021
Founded and led a digital marketing agency, growing it to serve over 100 clients — MNCs, INGOs, and SMEs — across more than 150 brand and campaign projects in Myanmar.
ProjectGeek Girls Myanmar
Founder & Strategic Communications Consultant — 2014
Founded and grew a nationwide community of women in tech, securing funding from Ooredoo Myanmar, the U.S. Embassy, and Meta to deliver digital literacy workshops, talks, and events.
ProjectIdeaBox Myanmar — Tech Start-ups Incubation Lab
Marketing Manager — 2014
Led marketing for Myanmar's first startup incubation lab, launching and positioning it within the national startup landscape.
ProjectShelton College Singapore
Marketing Executive — 2013–2014
Drove student recruitment marketing in Myanmar and Indonesia and managed the college's social media presence.
ProjectInya Lake Hotel Yangon
Marketing Executive — 2009
Developed marketing initiatives supporting quarterly sales targets and built corporate client relationships for room bookings and catering.
ProjectSkyward Education Agency
Marketing & Education Consultant — Singapore — 2009–2013
Counselled prospective students on school and faculty choices and handled end-to-end applications and visa documentation for study in Singapore.
ProjectSedona Hotel Yangon
Telephone Operator — 2007–2008