Biography

It was not until high school that I first experienced learning a second language, where Japanese was compulsory for the first year. Discovering an interest in this new language and unique culture, I was motivated to continue those studies through the rest of high school and into university, where I now major in Japanese and linguistics.

I have really enjoyed the connections with new people and communities made along my learning journey and endeavour to make more while I study in Japan to deepen my language and cultural understanding. These connections inspire me as I pursue professional interpreting and translation, where I hope to build and support strong relationships between Japan and Australia.

I’m also a big coffee nerd so if you see me, we can chat about our favourite brewing method and why it is not the French press.

Skills & Expertise

• Japanese language
• Japanese culture and society
• Linguistics
• Intercultural communication
• Sustainability in the coffee industry