I was born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan and spent my childhood growing up there as well as in Arlington, Texas; Bellevue, Washington; and Victoria, British Columbia. I completed my high school education in Vancouver, British Columbia and moved to Montréal, Québec where I completed my undergraduate degree, master's degree, and am currently completing my PhD.

In my spare time, I enjoy doing anything fitness related, watching cooking videos on YouTube, and trying new food.