Career and Academic Coach Empowering AAPI, First-Generation, and Emerging Professionals
I'm Jonathan, a strategic career and academic coach based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I specialize in guiding first-generation students, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) professionals, and early-career talent toward their educational and professional goals. By combining behavioral design principles with extensive counseling experience, I help clients transform their aspirations into achievable milestones.
My coaching philosophy centers on identifying and leveraging your distinct strengths and lived experiences. Whether you're navigating college admissions or advancing your professional career, we'll craft compelling narratives that authentically represent your journey. Through personalized strategy development, I'll help you build both immediate momentum and sustainable long-term success.
My Services
Comprehensive support for your academic and professional journey
Career Planning
- Personalized academic and career planning
- Resume and portfolio development tailored to specific industries
- Interview preparation with cultural context and confidence-building techniques
- Networking guidance tailored to professional ecosystems
- Support in navigating external social and academic pressures
Admissions and Educational Services
- Admissions and essay review with a focus on highlighting personal uniqueness
- College admissions interview preparation
- Behavior design and personal development planning
- Mentorship for international, immigrant, and AAPI students
- Guidance on finding and developing passions in high school and college
Holistic Coaching
- Professional goal setting and post-grad career strategy
- Strategies for managing cultural expectations in academic and professional settings
- Building resilience and self-advocacy skills
- Addressing imposter syndrome and confidence challenges
- Tailoring college-level and post-grad resumes to specific industries