01 GIVING BACK THROUGH ART.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a cause close to my heart. Cancer has touched my family since I was young, and I’ve seen firsthand how research saves lives. That’s why my connection to ACS runs deep — through my personal work, my volunteer leadership, and through AM Studio.
From 2020 to 2023, AM Studio donated 100% of art proceeds to ACS. Every project — from commercial murals and large-scale paintings to clothing, custom band covers, and corporate logos — directly supported the ACS ResearcHERS program, which funds groundbreaking oncology research led by scientists from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. I continue to invest in art-related philanthropy to help fuel research and patient programs.
Starting in 2020, I began serving on the American Cancer Society’s National Peer Review Committee, evaluating research in Tumor Biochemistry & Endocrinology — at the crossroads of cancer biology, hormone signaling, metabolism, and even my favorite topic: AI-powered innovation. The impact of ACS is profound: $37 billion in funded research, 1.2 million applications reviewed, and 250+ funding partners. Behind every statistic is a researcher relentlessly pushing the future of cancer care forward — work I’m proud to champion in any way I can.
At Google, I lead user-focused strategies that drive product innovation. At ACS, I volunteer to support researcher-driven science that fuels life-saving advances. Different missions, same core truth: the most transformative breakthroughs start by listening and deeply understanding the people you serve. Partnering with ACS — the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research — allows AM Studio art to do more than inspire. It helps fund programs that expand patient access to care, accelerate research grants, and celebrate the 15.5 million cancer survivors nationwide. That’s extraordinary progress, but there’s still so much work ahead.
Founder, CEO at AM Studio LLC - a global community of artists, luminaries, and friends who share a passion for art, culture, and giving back to underserved populations and patients.
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02 THE AM STUDIO
MISSION & VISION.
Board Member, American Cancer Society LA Central Coast
ACN CAN Legislative Ambassador
I began my volunteerism locally with the American Cancer Society (ACS) in Orange County and in the Los Angeles-Central Coast Area. I then expanded my efforts to a national level, raising funds for cutting-edge research, lobbying for oncology initiatives in U.S. Congress, and engaging millennials in the fight against cancer across the US. My most recent involvement with ACS includes initiatives for BrightEdge Ventures, and legislative efforts with ACS CAN in order to support US policy for development of oncology-focused breakthrough therapies. An example of the policy we have supported in the past is the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA), where we secured $4B NIH funding, ~7.7% increase from FY2019.
03 ACS / BRIGHTEDGE VENTURES.
Medical Assistant, Sundari Mohan Hospital - Silchar, India
I've been to India six times, and have worked four consecutive summers in a small village in northeast India assisting in surgeries such as gallbladder removal, kidney removal, hysterectomies, pelvic floor repairs, and thyroids, and cyst removal. During my time as a medical assistant, I utilized tissue forceps, artery forceps, large and small retractors, ball syringes, attach teeth clamps, and inserted surgical cloth and helped stitch patients’ surgical incisions. I also generated and led several hospital development activities, and served at the Northeast India Academy for the Blind Cataract Eye Camps, and Cachar Hospital Cancer Sector. I'm very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in, volunteer in, and travel to 30+ countries (India, Austria, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, The United Arab Emirates, Cuba, Germany, Canada, Mexico, France, The United Kingdom, Belgium, Japan, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Israel, Morocco etc).
04 SUNDARI MOHAN CHARITABLE HOSPITAL.
Community Volunteer (Locally & Nationally)
Let Girls Learn: Hosted the "Let Girls Learn" event in Orange County to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential
Special Olympics: Volunteered yearly for the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities. At the events, I promoted children's activities designed to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship. I've also spent time volunteering in India at the DISHA rural mentally disabled school.
Operation Valentine/ Santa: Created care packages for overseas military troops during valentines day and winter holidays. Managed a 10 member team of students at a holiday event where we answered "Dear Santa" letters from under privileged children each Christmas
Walk for Hope: Rallied a group of 15 women to donate and walk in the event. By walking, we not only raised funds for the fight but we also promoted regular exercise for woman and all the benefits that devolve from physical activity
05 SELECT COMMUNITY INITIATIVES.
06 HURLEY GLOBAL H20 COLLABORATION.
Hurley International H20 Ambassador
India & Border of Bangladesh
I co-founded and funded an H20 initiative in Northeast India with another Hurley advocate. During this time, we raised funds for and delivered water filters to villages and schools in the states of Assam and Manipur, and along the Bangladesh border. We also created champions who maintained responsibility of operation, maintenance, and repair activities of water treatment systems in their respective regions.
