Profile
I am an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University in New York, NY, USA.
The daughter of a violin teacher from Japan and a real estate appraiser from Hong Kong, I grew up Canadian under the big sky of Edmonton, Alberta.
As a philosopher, I specify how theoretical frameworks apply to the concrete problems faced by human societies. My work has shown how current theories of justice can accommodate the rights of individuals with intellectual or cognitive disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism and Alzheimer’s disease. I am currently analyzing how children are affected when they work at home as family caregivers.
I love teaching, and have shared the joy of philosophy with more than 1500 students so far. I use the concept of Universal Design to structure all my courses to accommodate different learning approaches and multiple intelligences.
I also enjoy writing short stories, designing stained glass mosaics, and making jewelry from beads and gemstones.
Please explore the pages of this website to learn more about my work.