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1. Founder - Ban The Blower
   Jan 2025 - Present • 1 yr 5 mos
   founder leading a health initiative to reduce gas-powered leaf blower use on school campuses, as well as to improve auditory health and education equity through research, community outreach, and policy advocacy. presented your research findings to the Superintendent of the Illinois State Board of Education at a student summit and provided him with your research for review. From the beginning of this year, I have already partnered with 34 schools/53,735 students and counting.

2. Research Intern
   Northwestern University School of Communication • Internship
   May 2026 - Present • 1 mo
   Evanston, Illinois, United States • On-site Contribute to neuroscience research focused on auditory processing and the brain by supporting ongoing lab projects and research activities.
   Assist in data organization and project workflows while developing a strong foundation in scientific research methods. Collaborate with researchers and participate in lab meetings to gain insight into experimental design and real-world research applications. To begin in early June through late August.

2.5. Volunteer Social Media Manager
The Driven Foundation • Internship
Mar 2025 - Present • 1 yr 3 mos Wilmette, Illinois, United States
Led social media strategy for a nonprofit serving children and adults with physical and movement disabilities. Used storytelling and community engagement to increase visibility and donations, contributing to the funding of 5+ accessible vehicles and raising $520k+ for critical mobility support.

Volunteer Stage Manager
Children's Theatre of Winnetka • Apprenticeship
Apr 2025 - Present • 1 yr 2 mos
Winnetka, Illinois, United States • On-site
Led backstage operations by coordinating multiple adolescent crew members and supporting young performers, while intentionally fostering a positive, collaborative, and inclusive environment under performance pressure.
3+ Broadway-Length Musicals, 100+
Hours of Community Volunteering.

3. School Activities:

Treasurer of Choir Board
Part-time
Apr 2026 - Present • 2 mos
Manage budgeting, track expenses, and ensure responsible use of funds while supporting performances and student initiatives for large public high school choir program.

Choir Opera
Full-time
Aug 2025 - Present • 10 mos
Audition-based high school choir focused on advanced vocal performance, including musical theatre showcases and a full-length Broadway musical. Rehearsals and performances take place both during class and after school.
Student
Full-time
Aug 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 10 mos

Sophmore Advisory Council
Seasonal
Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 • 11 mos
Advisory representative to the student council, sharing feedback and perspectives from my sophomore advisory group, especially in regard to education equity and diversity.

4. Student
   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Internship
   Apr 2026 - Present • 2 mos
   Remote
   Completed an online public health course focused on foundational principles of epidemiology, disease prevention, and population health. Engaged in structured coursework and written assignments analyzing real-world public health challenges, including environmental health, health equity, and policy-based interventions. Developed skills in interpreting public health data, evaluating research, and communicating findings through evidence-based writing. June 8-12

Camper
Interlochen Center for the Arts • Seasonal
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 • 3 mos Interlochen, Michigan, United States • On-site
Selective six-week conservatory-style program with intensive training in acting, dance, and vocal performance; full-day rehearsals and technique classes;
awarded merit scholarship for artistic achievement.

Research:

Student Research Article: Literature Review
Mar 2026 - Apr 2026
Associated with Ban The Blower
This article examines how gas-powered leaf blower noise may interfere with children's cognition, classroom learning, and educational equity. It illustrates how research in public health, cognitive science, and environmental noise points to leaf blowers as a preventable source of disruption, especially for younger children and students with disabilities. I developed this literature review by synthesizing studies on child cognition, noise exposure, and school-based environmental health. Not yet published.

LeafBlower LiteratureReview.pdf
Student Research: Gas-Powered Leaf Blower
Noise in Schools
Jan 2026 - Feb 2026
Associated with Ban The Blower
Environmental health study linking campus leaf-blower noise to classroom disruption (~33% affected); received positive feedback from Nina Kraus lab.

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Male, white, high income

Stats: 3.79 UW / 4.89 W | 36 ACT | Two AP 5s | Senior year 5 APs + 2 High Honors Courses. All Honors and High Honors Before Junior Year as School Does not Permit AP until Junior year.

GPA context: Freshman year was rough. Came out as gay at 14, switched from a tiny grade school to a massive competitive high school same year. Had no say in my course placement that year and got stuck on a lower math track permanently because of how the school’s tracking system works. Every year since has been 3.9+ UW, straight As junior and senior year. Every B I’ve ever gotten is from freshman year. Everything else is basically straight As.

ECs: Founded an environmental health research initiative; wrote original research on a specific noise pollution issue, got 5 large school districts/ 36 schools to formally adopt policy restrictions based on my work, and growing number every day. Starting a research position this summer Northwestern University lab under a department chair. Presented my research to a state education official in person, but year to year back from email. Merit scholarship at a competitive summer arts program. Nationallly ranked competition placement at scioly. Clinical health certification. Student stage manager at local children’s theatre over 200+ hours of volunteer work. Theatre in high school along with musicals. Choir board treasurer. Social media manager for a foundation for people with physical and mental disabilities raising over $500k. Unpublished 2 research articles on OSF.

Main concern is the 3.79. Trajectory is dramatic and every weakness has an explanation but I know the number is the number.

Male, white, high income

Stats: 3.79 UW / 4.89 W | 36 ACT | Two AP 5s | Senior year 5 APs + Multivariable Calc (jumping a grade via self-study + community college over summer)

GPA context: Freshman year was rough. Came out as gay at 14, switched from a tiny grade school to a massive competitive high school same year. Had no say in my course placement that year and got stuck on a lower math track permanently because of how the school’s tracking system works. Every year since has been 3.9+ UW, straight As junior and senior year. Every B I’ve ever gotten is from freshman year. Everything else is basically straight As.

ECs: Founded an environmental health research initiative; wrote original research on a specific noise pollution issue, got 5 large school districts/ 36 schools to formally adopt policy restrictions based on my work, and growing number every day. Starting a research position this summer Northwestern University lab under a department chair. Presented my research to a state education official in person, but year to year back from email. Merit scholarship at a competitive summer arts program. Nationallly ranked competition placement at scioly. Clinical health certification. Student stage manager at local children’s theatre over 200+ hours of volunteer work. Theatre in high school along with musicals. Choir board treasurer. Social media manager for a foundation for people with physical and mental disabilities raising over $500k. Unpublished 2 research articles on OSF.

Main concern is the 3.79. Trajectory is dramatic and every weakness has an explanation but I know the number is the number.

Male, white, high income

Stats: 3.79 UW / 4.89 W | 36 ACT | Two AP 5s | Senior year 5 APs + Multivariable Calc (jumping a grade via self-study + community college over summer)

GPA context: Freshman year was rough. Came out as gay at 14, switched from a tiny grade school to a massive competitive high school same year. Had no say in my course placement that year and got stuck on a lower math track permanently because of how the school’s tracking system works. Every year since has been 3.9+ UW, straight As junior and senior year. Every B I’ve ever gotten is from freshman year. Everything else is basically straight As.

ECs: Founded an environmental health research initiative; wrote original research on a specific noise pollution issue, got 5 large school districts/ 36 schools to formally adopt policy restrictions based on my work, and growing number every day. Starting a research position this summer Northwestern University lab under a department chair. Presented my research to a state education official in person, but year to year back from email. Merit scholarship at a competitive summer arts program. Nationallly ranked competition placement at scioly. Clinical health certification. Student stage manager at local children’s theatre over 200+ hours of volunteer work. Theatre in high school along with musicals. Choir board treasurer. Social media manager for a foundation for people with physical and mental disabilities raising over $500k. Unpublished 2 research articles on OSF.

Main concern is the 3.79. Trajectory is dramatic and every weakness has an explanation but I know the number is the number.

Male, white, high income

Stats: 3.79 UW / 4.89 W | 36 ACT | Two AP 5s | Senior year 5 APs + Multivariable Calc (jumping a grade via self-study + community college over summer)

GPA context: Freshman year was rough. Came out as gay at 14, switched from a tiny grade school to a massive competitive high school same year. Had no say in my course placement that year and got stuck on a lower math track permanently because of how the school’s tracking system works. Every year since has been 3.9+ UW, straight As junior and senior year. Every B I’ve ever gotten is from freshman year. Everything else is basically straight As.

ECs: Founded an environmental health research initiative; wrote original research on a specific noise pollution issue, got 5 large school districts/ 36 schools to formally adopt policy restrictions based on my work, and growing number every day. Starting a research position this summer Northwestern University lab under a department chair. Presented my research to a state education official in person, but year to year back from email. Merit scholarship at a competitive summer arts program. Nationallly ranked competition placement at scioly. Clinical health certification. Student stage manager at local children’s theatre over 200+ hours of volunteer work. Theatre in high school along with musicals. Choir board treasurer. Social media manager for a foundation for people with physical and mental disabilities raising over $500k. Unpublished 2 research articles on OSF.

Main concern is the 3.79. Trajectory is dramatic and every weakness has an explanation but I know the number is the number.

Stats: 3.79 UW / 4.89 W | 36 ACT | Two AP 5s | Senior year 5 APs + Multivariable Calc (jumping a grade via self-study + community college over summer)

GPA context: Freshman year was rough. Came out as gay at 14, switched from a tiny grade school to a massive competitive high school same year. Had no say in my course placement that year and got stuck on a lower math track permanently because of how the school’s tracking system works. Every year since has been 3.9+ UW, straight As junior and senior year. Every B I’ve ever gotten is from freshman year. Everything else is basically straight As.

ECs: Founded an environmental health research initiative; wrote original research on a specific noise pollution issue, got 5 large school districts/ 36 schools to formally adopt policy restrictions based on my work. Starting a research position this summer at a top university lab under a department chair. Presented my research to a state education official. Merit scholarship at a competitive arts program. National competition placement. Clinical health certification.

Main concern is the 3.79. Trajectory is dramatic and every weakness has an explanation but I know the number is the number.