About Me
Hi! I am Sophia, a senior from Wellesley College Class of 2026, with a double major in Media Arts & Sciences and Psychology.
In a world where technology and artistry converge, I find myself driven by creativity and innovation and fascinated by interdisciplinary learning. I am exploring careers in product design/management, and user experience/user interface (UX/UI) design.
Captivated by the idea of fully exploring a world of possibilities within a project-driven space, I hope to pursue a career within the product-based technology sector, diving into the question: How might we design for empathy, usability, and equity?
Education
Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
Expected May 2026Candidate for Bachelor's of Arts in Media Arts and Sciences (CS and Design) and Psychology
Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership (GEL), Gordon Engineering Leader
Relevant Coursework
Experience
Research
Research Assistant - MIT Media Lab
June 2025 - PresentProject "AI Art Critique & Interface Building" | "Future Sketches" Group
Developed a Flask AI art critique app with RAG, CLIP ONNX, and API integration, delivering real-time art analysis with full frontend-backend functionality and AI-assisted coding. Implemented the Dovekie (open-source live coding JS package) interface and designed key interactive components; created p5.js sketches to experiment with dynamic, parameter-driven generative workflows.
Research Assistant - MIT Media Lab
September 2024 - May 2025Project "WatchThis" | "Fluid Interfaces" Group
Developed and optimized an app that interfaces with existing hardware components of the wearable AI device. Supported the planning, execution, and analysis of user studies, focusing on device's comfort, privacy, and usability. Refined and improved the interactions enabled by the prototype based on user feedback and testing.
Research Assistant - MIT Media Lab
May 2024 - July 2024Project "Electronic Textiles" | "Responsive Environments" Group
Visualized smart garment patterns through CLO 3D, Blender, and Photoshop to drive user-centered wearable design. Illustrated over 20 pieces of concept art for sensor network applications, device designs, and user interaction. Optimized sensor distribution algorithms and pipeline for more accurate visualization and computation.
Research Assistant - MIT CSAIL
March 2024 - May 2024Project "Generative AI and Fashion"
Developed Python solutions for rescaling digital garments for metaverse avatars. Executed NeRF algorithm protocols for dynamic garment creation using machine learning pipelines.
Professional
Venture Capital Intern
July 2024 - August 2024Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmBH, Shanghai, China
Analyzed 40+ early-stage startup business plans to identify product-market fit, user pain points, and innovation trends; synthesized findings into actionable insights for internal stakeholders. Assessed government's position on foreign investment and emerging technologies to inform strategic planning.
Abbott Diabetes Care Marketing Intern
May 2023 - August 2023Abbott Laboratories Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
Researched Abbott Global and competitor advertising strategies and messaging, translated medical marketing documents, enabling informed decision-making for marketing approaches. Communicated with Search Engine Marketing agency, tracked A/B testing performance data, and proposed changes for optimization; analyzed data from short campaign videos, live streams, and SEM campaigns.
Leadership
Student Consultant
October 2023 - PresentComputer Helpdesk, Wellesley College
Troubleshoot technical issues through in-person and phone support, delivering empathetic, user-centered solutions. Recalibrate and maintain circulating equipment to ensure operations, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
Events Chair & Designathon Director
October 2023 - May 2025Wellesley in Product, Wellesley College
Directed annual designathon "EVOLVE" by leading a 20-member team, focusing on AI integration in accessible user-interface design. Managed cross-functional teams across marketing, logistics, and sponsorship.
Residential Assistant
August 2023 - May 2025Office of Residential Life
Enhance quality of residential life for 100+ residents across three residential halls by promptly addressing concerns, mediating interpersonal conflicts, developing monthly programs, and fostering community development. Collaborate with team via creative problem-solving to design and execute all-hall events, attracting ~300 attendees.