User:Dthekay
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About me
Yale-educated economist, writer, musician, and passionate debater. I studied economics with a concentration in creative writing at Yale University, where I learned to think in systems and write like it matters. I'm also a member of Mensa. I've always been recognized for my speed—in execution and in writing. I bring that same energy to Wikipedia: rigorous sourcing meets clear, compelling prose, delivered fast.
I'm a developer, designer, content creator, and storyteller based in New York. When I'm not building things, making content, or testing out skincare products, I'm probably writing about the people and places that don't get enough attention on the world's largest encyclopedia.
What I work on
I focus on filling gaps in Wikipedia's coverage, with particular emphasis on:
- Rochester, New York — Expanding articles on Rochester landmarks, neighborhoods, festivals, and cultural institutions. Someone has to put the Flower City on the map.
- AAPI representation — Writing biographies of notable Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who are shaping culture, from Broadway to TikTok to state government.
- New York State politics and policy — In-depth coverage of legislation, elected officials, and the policy decisions that affect millions of New Yorkers.
Articles I've created
| Article | Topic |
|---|---|
| Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act | New York's landmark cannabis legalization law |
| Sulhee Jessica Woo | The Bento Box Queen — 7M+ TikTok, cookbook author |
| Joshua Hyunho Lee | Actor (XO, Kitty, Broadway's KPOP) |
| Liah Yoo | KraveBeauty founder, K-beauty pioneer |
| Park Avenue Summer Art Festival | Rochester's longest-running arts festival |
| Corn Hill Arts Festival | One of the top fine arts festivals in the U.S. |
| Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center | Rochester's convention center, $72M+ in state-funded renovations |
| Rochester Broadway Theatre League | Upstate NY performing arts presenter, West Herr Performing Arts Center |
| Rundel Memorial Library | Historic 1936 Beaux-Arts/Art Deco library on the National Register |
| New York League of Conservation Voters | Statewide environmental political organization, scorecards and endorsements |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | $490M community foundation serving the Finger Lakes region |
| ROC the Riverway | Rochester's $300M+ urban revitalization initiative along the Genesee River |
| Fred D. Hinger | American timpanist, Philadelphia Orchestra and Met Opera, PAS Hall of Fame |
| Dwight Hall at Yale | Yale's 1886 student-run service organization and historic Gothic Revival building |
| Chris Hastings | Peabody Award–winning public media executive, President and CEO of WXXI |
| Pont de Rennes Bridge | Historic 1891 stone arch bridge over the Genesee River in Rochester |
| ImageOut | Rochester's LGBTQ+ film festival, largest in New York outside NYC |
| ARTISANworks | Rochester nonprofit art space and event venue with 500,000+ items |
| Writers & Books | Rochester's nonprofit literary arts center, founded 1981 |
| Village Gate Square | Mixed-use arts complex in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts |
| L-Tron Corporation | Victor, NY technology company specializing in law enforcement data collection and OSCR360 |
Major expansions
- Jeremy Cooney — Comprehensive biography of the NY State Senator, from two paragraphs to a fully sourced article with 40+ references
- Rochester Lilac Festival — Expanded history and modern programming
- Corn Hill, Rochester, New York — Neighborhood history and landmarks
- Cobbs Hill Park — Park history, reservoir, and facilities
- Rochester Public Market — History and cultural significance
- Benjamin Franklin College — Architecture, sustainability, stone carvings, heraldry, and student life
- Pauli Murray College — Architecture, naming significance, Mickalene Thomas mural, and student traditions
- Eastman Theatre — Comprehensive history, architecture, organs, Kilbourn Hall, and renovations
- Susan B. Anthony House — History, museum operations, 2021 arson, campus expansion
- WXXI Public Broadcasting Council — Leadership updates and history section
- WXXI-TV — History section with leadership timeline
- Manhattan Square Park — History, design, and renovation sections
- Flag of Rochester, New York — City mark section and expanded history
Philosophy
I write the articles I wish existed. If a topic is notable, sourced, and underserved, I'm on it. Every article gets the same treatment: thorough research, reliable sources, clean wikitext, and prose that a human would actually want to read.
Yale taught me to write. Wikipedia lets me share it with the world.