When I left New York in the spring of 2023, I packed the last of my things into the car and stood in the middle of my tiny one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, vacuum humming in my hand. It was the final step—cleaning the last traces of my existence from that space. As I shut off … Read More
social welfare
Lessons in Kindness and Care: Reflections from Professor Yumi’s Class
While studying at Columbia, I had the pleasure of studying under Professor Yumi Shimabukuro, Director of Urban & Social Policy at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). Professor Yumi is such a kind and optimistic professional and educator. She works tirelessly on systemic policy design and analysis to help marginalized populations around the … Read More