Personal

I am the wife of my college sweetheart and mom of twins. I strive to be my authentic self.

• My first name and last name are the same in English. However, in Chinese, they are represented by distinct characters with different tones and meanings. My last name 刘 is quite common in China, while my first name 柳 translates to "willow," akin to the tree.
• A group of friends and I co-founded a karaoke house called KBox, the first Asian-style Karaoke house in Pittsburgh, located at 214 S Craig St near CMU. It's closed after 10 years of operation, but it always holds a special place in my heart. Singing in a private setting with friends is an absolute delight!
• I love practicing Tai Chi. I am a member of Gu Feng Tai Chi Club in Boulder (https://gufengtaichi.org/)