About Me
I am a STEM-oriented high school student interested in making a difference for my community through the intersection of art with neuroscience.
Passion Projects
- HeadsUp NYC — a community service project raising awareness around brain injury prevention and advocacy.
- The City of Fruit Salad: Tomato Saves the Day — a personal children’s book published on Amazon.
Relevant
Experience
- 2026
STEM Junior Research Fellowship @ Biobus, New York, NY
September 2026 – June 2027
Selected for paid fellowship as 1 of 9 students among 800+ applicants. Will receive training and mentorship to develop an independent project, and gain teaching and leadership experience as a co-instructor in science events and programs.
- 2026
Founder and CEO of Heads Up NYC, New York, NY
July 2026 – present
Founder and CEO of Heads Up NYC, a community service organization aimed to raise awareness around brain injury prevention and advocacy. (www.headsupnyc.org)
- 2026
Summer Research Internship @ Mount Sinai, New York, NY
June 2026 – present
Conducting novel research on identifying biomarkers and potential gene therapies for traumatic brain injury under Professor Charles Mobbs.
- 2025 – present
New York City All City Concert Band — Flute
September 2025 – present
Selected as one of few freshmen citywide to join this competitive honor ensemble which performs advanced concert repertoire. Performing in Carnegie Hall in May 2026!
- 2025 – present
Baruch College Campus High School — Badminton Team
February 2025 – present
Selected as one of few freshmen to join the high school team.
- 2025 – present
Author/Illustrator of Children’s Short Story — in progress
Summer 2025 – present
Authoring & illustrating a children’s short story focused on introducing fruits & vegetables to young children in a fun & amusing manner hoping to make parents' lives easier during mealtime struggles. Integrating Gen AI with my own authentic artwork to create illustrations before seeking publication & small book tours to local communities.
- 2025
STEM Institute @ City College, New York, NY
Summer 2025
Selected to the Architecture Course collaborating on a real-world urban design project for the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT). Research & design focused on a new layout for roads to be more efficient, organized & improve overall city safety. Only proposal selected for formal presentation to NYC DOT. Awarded Best Student Award.
Clubs &
Service
- 2026
Impact 100 NYC Next Gen
Since January 2026
Serving local nonprofits through a next-generation giving circle.
- 2025 – present
Community Service at BCCHS — Lorax Club & Sending Sunshine
Fall 2025 – present
Participating in school-based environmental and community service initiatives.
- 2025 – present
Baruch Event Committee (BEC)
Since Fall 2025
Active member coordinating events for the school community.
- 2025 – present
NYC Department of Education’s All City Concert Band — Flute
Since Fall 2025
Flautist in the citywide honor ensemble.
- 2025 – present
Debate Club, Art Club, and Student Government at BCCHS
Since Fall 2025
Active member across extracurricular clubs and student leadership.
Education
Baruch College Campus High School
September 2025 – Present · Expected Graduation June 2029
Current Coursework: Biology & Biology Lab, Geometry, Global Literature, Global History, Studio Art Foundations, Spanish II, Debate.
The School at Columbia University
September 2017 – June 2025
1st – 8th grades.
Honors
Top Team Award
May 2026
NYC Urban Debate League.
Student of the Month
March 2026
Selected for passion in English Class at Baruch College Campus High School.
Best Student Award
Summer 2025
Academic excellence in STEM Institute.
Flautist
Since September 2025
NYC All City Concert Band.
Skills
