My Why: Helping my family and yours build generational weatlh
As a lifelong Columbus resident and second generation daughter of an immigrant, I learned early that every generation gets a chance to build something better than what came before. My father's family made that journey from Hong Kong, trading poverty for possibility—a lesson in resilience that shaped how I approach everything. Much like a cat (and with about as much curiosity), I've collected what feels like nine professional lives, each one teaching me something I didn't know I needed. I started in cancer research, where precision wasn't optional and failure literally meant life or death. Then I pivoted to life science sales and business developmentfor over a decade, learning that the best deals happen when everyone walks away feeling like they won. Entrepreneurship eventually seduced me—first as co-owner of Studio Rouge in Clintonville, then into house flipping and real estate investing, where I discovered that sometimes the ugliest houses have the most beautiful potential.
Today, as a REALTOR® and co-owner of Cooley Construction with my husband, I get to combine my love of problem-solving with my slightly obsessive attention to detail. Real estate isn't just our profession—it's how we're building generational wealth and continuing that family tradition of creating something better for those who come after us. Whether you're buying your first home or your fifth investment property, I'm the person who notices the things others miss—and I'm not afraid to ask the uncomfortable questions that save you headaches later. Because in real estate, the details that everyone else overlooks? Those are usually the ones that matter most.
What to expect when working with me
A Trained Eye: From flipping and construction, I know the difference between a real opportunity and a money pit dressed in granite countertops.
Full-Scope Experience: I’ve been the researcher, the negotiator, the builder, the manager — now I’m the guide who brings all of it together for you.
Tailored Strategies: No canned advice, no one-size-fits-all plans. Every client gets an approach that matches their goals.
Columbus Knowledge: Worthington Kilbourne alum, OSU grad, and lifelong local — I don’t just know Columbus, I live it.
Calm Confidence: This is a big transition, but it doesn’t have to be chaotic. I’ll keep the details in check so you can focus on what’s next.
Get to Know Me
Local Through and Through: Grew up in Powell, went to Worthington Kilbourne, studied as a pre-professional at New Albany Ballet Company, and graduated from OSU with a degree in Biology — Columbus raised me, and I love giving back by helping people build their lives here.
Cat Lady Energy: 4 cats run my household. I work hard so they don't have to. Don't get me wrong, I love dogs, too!
Creative: I'm a dancer and pottery lover. Dancing with people and making things that bring others joy - there's no better feeling.
Connector: I thrive on partnerships — whether in the lab, in business, or with clients — and I believe the best results happen when we’re aligned.
Life Philosophy: Move toward what you want, not away from what you don’t.