I am an Queer, Indigenous Asian American, Refugee scholar-activist-artist in diaspora from Sitio Kaligit, Barangay Dirita, Iba, Zambales, Philippines. My mother is Lipi (Tina-Hambali), Aeta (Sambal-Ita), & Moro (Iranun); while my father is Yloko (Ilokano), Igorot (Ifugao), & Chinese. Located in Kumayaay Nation (aka San Diego, California), I am currently pursuing a PhD in an inter-field concentration in Cultural Studies - American Studies at Claremont Graduate University. I received my BA in Ethnic Studies from UC San Diego & my MA in Sociological Practice from CSU San Marcos.
I am currently an Assistant Professor in History - Ethnic Studies at Southwestern College at Chula Vista, CA (San Diego County).
