About me

My name is Marina, and I’m currently pursuing my Master's in Library at San Jose State University with an expected graduation date in December 2021. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, making SJSU an obvious choice for me when choosing a graduate school. I graduated from UCLA in 2013 with a B.A. in East Asian Studies and Linguistics (concentration in Japanese).

After 5 years of working at a small fintech startup in Silicon Valley, I wanted to shift my focus on achieving a degree that would allow me to serve and give back to my community. With all the events happening recently, I think this field will be needed more than ever. I’m curious to see how information organizations will adapt to these new changes.

Food is a very important part of my happiness. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and baking, so I have a wide collection of tried and true recipes. You can also check out restaurants, snacks, and meals I’ve enjoyed on my tumblr. I’m also a huge fan of Asian pop culture - anime and manga, kpop, and Animal Crossing.

Want to chat about the information field, baking, or the best boba place around? Send me a message at hello@marinacheung.com!