Overview

• At Dartmouth’s 2025 commencement she quipped that mentioning diversity and equity initiatives might risk her deportation in a playful nod to current debates over inclusion policies.
• Oh credited Dartmouth alum and former boss Shonda Rhimes with persuading her to speak and offering key “creative sisterhood” advice on her address.
• Reflecting on her decade as Dr. Cristina Yang, she recounted fighting for script authenticity and transforming from relying on a “Sandra whisperer” to trusting her own voice.
• She defined discomfort as an inevitable catalyst for growth and urged graduates to cultivate inner strength and kindness toward themselves when facing challenges.
• Oh concluded by leading attendees in a spontaneous dance to David Guetta’s “Titanium,” encouraging them to “dance it out” in both joy and adversity.