Biography

Daphne Yang is a PhD candidate studying International Relations and Methods. She is interested in East Asian security, demography, and international political economy. Particularly, her dissertation addresses how gender dynamics affect different political outcomes in East Asia, such as voting behavior and government plans.

Daphne graduated cum laude from Pomona College with a B.A. in International Relations. Prior to joining the world of academia, she worked as a middle school Social Studies teacher in East Palo Alto and currently holds an M.Ed as well as a California Preliminary Teaching Credential.

Education

  • MEDU National University
  • BA Pomona College