I am a second year MMM, a dual-degree program candidate pursuing an MBA at Kellogg and an MS in Design Innovation from the Segal Design Institute at Northwestern University. As a half Filipino, half Italian American who grew up in Tokyo and graduated high school in Shanghai, I have had the privilege of being in diverse environments interacting with many cross-cultural people. My life experiences have led to my passion for infusing empathy and listening skills to connecting seemingly disparate things, especially connecting with diverse people across cultures to solve problems that positively impact society.