Passionate about expanding access to STEM and creative technology, Rae is a second-generation Filipina American and first-generation college graduate. She is an advocate for mentorship and opportunities for underserved and underrepresented communities, women in engineering, and greater AAPI representation in STEM and entertainment. She has served as a TEDx speaker, community leader, and has been recognized with a Women of Distinction Award for her contributions to the Long Beach community, as well as a 49 Under 49 award from California State University, Long Beach.

Through both her teaching and industry practice, Rae is passionate about empowering the next generation of engineers, technologists, designers, and storytellers to think creatively, collaborate boldly, and use technology to create meaningful experiences. She believes that the most impactful work happens at the intersection of disciplines—and that diverse perspectives, when brought together with curiosity and purpose, can transform the way we experience stories and the world around us.