How does my brain work in different scenarios?
Based on research conducted by Dawna Markova and Angie McArthur regarding collaborative intelligence.
FOCUS
I learn best through visual displays. I am able to pay attention, interpret information, remember details, and convey my own ideas when I can see the big picture — literally!
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VISUAL
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PONDER
When digesting complex
information or weighing multiple decisions, I like to talk things through.
Many thanks to my friends and family for entertaining my verbal pro-con lists.
AUDITORY
IMAGINE
Most of my "aha!" moments come when I'm in the middle of tactile and sensory activities, like swimming laps or playing with clay. In this daydream state, I am subconsciously creative.
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KINESTHETIC
Mind Patterns
Unique Gifts
What am I most
proud of ?
building community
In addition to my biological family, I am proud of my "chosen family" in Cambridge, MA. Our co-op style housing ritualized communal dinners and creative gatherings.
As such, I hosted a series of unsanctioned concerts on our front porch — a celebration of friends' musical talents, and a surefire way to get to know our neighbors.
supporting
family
WORLDWIDE
I lived in the same five-mile Bostonian radius for 27 years — a reflection of my closeness to local family.
Despite (or maybe because of) the numerous challenges we've faced together, I am forever loyal to the people who raised me. Showing up takes different forms, and I'm now learning how to be a more supportive daughter and sister from afar.
What do I strive for?
Personal Values
As an ambivert who gets tired of socializing but loves all-things-people, I try to put one foot in my comfort zone and the other in places that I know will make me grow. I feel most complete when I spread out — tapping into a range of activities and goals. Life is too short to put all your eggs in one basket!
CURIOSITY
My dream job is to get paid to go on field trips. I love observing, questioning, and documenting people's realities.
With curiosity comes awe — the feeling of significance despite our relative smallness.
I am a fly on the wall with a notebook in hand.
BALANCE
Waste makes me cringe. In an era of "moving fast and breaking things," true innovation should lead to fewer, not more, outputs in the long run. I strive for mindfulness and minimalism when creating and consuming — recognizing the precious resources within local communities and our planet.
SUSTAINABILITY
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Growth Mindset
How do I move forward?
Progress: Instead of an all-or-nothing mentality, I try to see the spectrum of progress — recognizing where I started, and where there's still room to improve.
Perspective: If there’s anything I’ve realized over the years, it’s that one does not need to make monumental moves in order to grow; that some of the most far-flung journeys can happen close to home.
Potential: I believe that achievement boils down to effort, rather than innate talent; that the success of others should serve as inspiration; and that constructive critique moves us forward.