As a motivated high school student, I have gained valuable professional experience in finance, engineering, and law while also pursuing my passions in photography, aerospace engineering, and participating in Lincoln-Douglas debates. Through photography, I have honed my ability to tell stories and capture emotions, skills that seamlessly translate into persuasive communication during debates. Alongside my interest in aerospace engineering, my experience as a pilot has provided me with a unique perspective and a deeper understanding of the technical aspects involved. These diverse experiences and my critical thinking and research skills developed through debates allow me to approach problems from multiple angles and effectively communicate my ideas. Furthermore, my leadership abilities have been cultivated through various endeavors, enabling me to guide and inspire others toward achieving shared goals. With a genuine passion for continuous learning, I aim to contribute meaningfully in various endeavors, utilizing my well-rounded skill set and strong leadership acumen to make a positive and lasting impact.
Rice University
Expected June 2028
The Delphian School
Expected June 2024
Academic Statistics
GPA: 3.98 (Unweighted)
SAT: 1570 (790 EVBRW, 780 Math)
Advanced Placement: Macroeconomics (5), Microeconomics (5), Physics 1 Algebra Based (4), US Government and Politics (5), Comparative Government (5)
Clubs and Organizations
Speech and Debate (Captain)
Student Council (President)
McMinnville HS Varsity Golf
Chess Club
Columbia University
July-August 2021
The Future of the Space Economy, delivered by George Pullen and Samson Williams. Our team's project was voted "best in class" by 40 people for a space asset insurance business model.
Engineering, Legal Intern
Trellis Legal Research
August 2023
Conducted in depth market analysis on AI driven legal research instruments; compiled detailed report for presentation to the CEO and executive marketing team.
Conducted QA research on automated data logging in the platform’s Law Firm Intelligence product; ensuring accuracy in reports.
Managed data validation and entry into backend sales databases; verified accuracy and accessibility of sales information.
Venture, Private Equity Intern
UP.Partners
July-August 2023
Engineered complex financial models forecasting revenue and profit of the Santa Monica Airport following major redevelopment under direct report to the fund’s managing partner.
Designed and delivered comprehensive pitch decks for The City of Santa Monica, NBAA, AOPA, EAA and other aviation trade groups.
Developed detailed, bid-based financial models to budget a large scale event in all aspects; liaise with executives from numerous associated/involved organizations to deliver accurate results.
Constructed detailed business models for revolutionary technology in the commercial flight training field; modeled various runways and scenarios to find ideal avenues to implementation.
Education Intern
Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum
March-May 2023
Redeveloped summer curriculum; worked with the director of education to modernize and streamline 100+ pages of grades 3-8 curriculum on space and aviation.
Planned and conducted special research projects in Vietnam and Korean War era aircraft, resulting in development of new exhibits.
First authored a published article, “The “Lead Sled” | The F-4 Phantom II, A “triumph of thrust over aerodynamics,” for the museum.
Fundraising Director
Delphian School Telethon
November 2022- January 2023
Developed impactful fundraising strategies to maximize donations and meet fundraising goals including a multi-party donation matching program to boost overall money generated.
Coordinated two-hour livestream and graphically designed print and digital promotions; reached 2,000+ people.
Raised the highest-ever amount ($80,000+) with the smallest team in history (two).
Summer Intern, Residential Advisor
Delphian School
June-August 2022
Assisted 28 young students (8-11) with transitioning into new living environments and maintained strong relationships with campers.
Developed and enforced safety policies and procedures to drive safety and well-being of students.
Directed promotional photography and videography over the course of 3 months.
Planned and led recreational trips with 100+ students involved.
Captain, Coach and Founder
Delphian Speech and Debate Team
August 2021-Present
Founded and coached for all three years, grew from one member to ten, and helped eight students earn sixteen OSAA State Championship qualifications with several top 10 finishes.
Created personalized lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse team members in 10+ different events.
Ranked first statewide, top one hundred nationally, in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, statewide runner-up across all divisions at the 2023 OSAA State Championship.
Led team to fifth place statewide in 2023 as the smallest team in a field of 100+ schools.
Student Service Officer
Delphian School Student Council
March 2022-March 2023
"[The Student Service Program] is designed to give experience working at all kinds of jobs as a part of a group... This program teaches lessons in hard work, gives a student the experience of having a job or position of responsibility.”
Managed a team of 70+ students through 10+ managers and team leaders.
Collaborated with parents, school faculty, and students to address problems and grow student success.
Encouraged and trained younger students to take on positions of increasing responsibility as team leaders.
Student Life Photographer
Delphian School Student Council
October 2021-February 2022
Worked as a photojournalist capturing sports, portraits and general photos of the student body.
Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded over 10,000 photographs for publication.
Managed a team of up to 3 photographers for special projects.
Trained three new photographers in the use of camera equipment and editing software.