Accomplishments, Activities & Awards

Counselor, CommUNITY STEAM & Design Team. Summer before Junior year. Mentored 30 children (ages 5–12) in a student-led STEAM program serving underserved communities in Bergen County, NJ. Facilitated hands-on engineering and design activities, including lava lamps, slime experiments, and creative STEM projects. Guided students through project-based learning to develop problem-solving, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills.

Intern, FOCUS Children's Therapy Center. Tenafly, NJ. Summers before Sophomore and Junior year. Observed and assisted physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a multisensory therapeutic setting. Worked one-on-one with children ages 2-6 with developmental delays, supporting structured activities and skill development. Assisted with adaptive technologies and therapeutic tools used to support early childhood development.

Volunteer, Teen Action Group Supporting Jenna’s Rainbow/Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation. Freshman year - Present. Organize webinars, walkathons, crafts, and camping trips for children with brain tumors and spinal cord injuries. Lead virtual cooking and art sessions, adapting activities to diverse physical/cognitive needs of participants.

THS Varsity Boys Golf Team. Freshman and Sophomore years. Compete as a member of the varsity boys golf team, demonstrating long-term commitment, discipline, and teamwork while developing strong focus, consistency, and sportsmanship through competitive play. Practice 3-5 times/week, two matches/week. 

NYU SPS High School Academy, Introduction to Architecture. New York. Sophomore year. Completed coursework introducing architectural theory, design principles, and the relationship between structure and environment. Developed architectural sketches exploring roofs, windows, and doors across multiple design styles. Applied spatial reasoning and design thinking to analyze how form and function shape built environments.

Third degree black belt in Taekwondo

2024 Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for Sculpture. Freshman year. Sold “Untied” Sculpture for $350 at auction to raise funds for individuals impacted by the war in the Middle East.