Villanova University

Villanova, PA

• Graduate of Bainbridge-Guilford High School, Bainbridge, NY

• Winner of the Miriam Miller Scholarship for Cancer Advocacy and Research

• Served as Student Council President (2024-present) and Vice President (2023-2024), organizing school fundraisers and community food drives.

• Treasurer for Yes! Leads (2023-present), creating presentations to teach kids about safe choices and resisting peer pressure.

• Led band sections (band, marching band, jazz band) since 2023, participated in chorus, orchestra, pep band, and earned All County Band/Jazz Band honors.

• Lifeguard at Bainbridge Town Pool (2022-present), teaching swim lessons and ensuring visitor safety, while volunteering as a soccer referee, camp counselor, and Red Cross Blood Drive organizer.

• Played basketball (2021-2025), soccer (2021-2025, captain 2023-2025), indoor track (2021-2025), outdoor track (2021-present), tennis (2024-present), and golf (2022-2025).

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

• Graduate of Olentangy Orange High School, Lewis Center, OH

• Winner of The Katz Family Scholarship

• Led biocomputational and biostatistics research projects analyzing tumor microenvironments and pediatric spine data, resulting in two co-authored papers and a successful grant.

• Developed an AI-driven tutor training tool presented at the AIED 2024 Conference and authored related research publications.

• Founded and managed Connected4Research.com, connecting students to research opportunities and showcased at a major tech event.

• Served as captain of the cross-country and track teams, earning multiple state qualifications, academic awards, and leading team training and events.

• Co-founded and led the Indian Cultural Club, organizing major cultural events and fostering school-wide cultural appreciation.

• Volunteered extensively in leadership roles with the National Honor Society, Kids4Code nonprofit, and local resource pantry supporting community needs.

Rosemont College

Rosemont, PA

• Graduate of Technical College High School - Pickering Campus, Phoenixville, PA

• Serves on the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Pennsylvania Advocacy Committee, meeting with legislators to support policies for childhood and blood cancer patients.

• Mentors Student Visionary of the Year candidates and leads workshops to guide their leadership and fundraising efforts.

• Raised over $230,000 in a seven-week campaign, breaking the Pennsylvania fundraising record and earning the title of Student Visionary of the Year.

• Represented LLS as a Campaign Ambassador and Honored Hero from 2014 to 2022, speaking at events and contributing to campaign materials.

• Acted as a Campaign Ambassador for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s 2023 Philly Spin In, helping promote fundraising through events and media.

• Received the 2023 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Philadelphia Chapter.

The University of La Verne

• Graduate of Claremont High, Claremont, CA

• Earned the Eagle Scout rank in June 2023 and has since achieved eight Eagle Palms for continued leadership and merit badge accomplishments.

• Serves as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and Den Chief, with previous leadership roles including Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, and Historian in Scouting America.

• Received the Girl Scouts of America Gold Award in April 2023, the organization’s highest honor for service and leadership.

• Earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award at the Gold level for six consecutive years, with over 250+ hours of service in the most recent years.

• Served as Historian of Interact (Rotary Service Club) from 2023 to 2025, after holding multiple elected positions including Vice-President and Class Representative.

• Won multiple academic and service honors, including the Outstanding Underclassman Award for Visual Art (2024), the Principal’s Honor Roll, and the Outstanding Community Hero Award from the L.A. County Fair.

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

• Graduate of Druid Hills High School, Atlanta, GA

• Founded and led DermaTeens, a global teen-led nonprofit that published over 150 medically reviewed articles, reached 150,000 teens in 25+ countries, and partnered with more than 20 major health organizations.

• Launched 18 sunscreen dispensers in underserved areas of DeKalb County, providing 100,000 applications and securing $20,000 in funding from regional health partners.

• Selected as one of five 2024 Bank of America Student Leaders in Atlanta and was chosen by peers to speak at the national leadership summit in Washington, D.C.

• Founded and led several school organizations, including Cards for Humanity and Students for Health Equity, mobilizing 100+ students for service and advocacy initiatives.

• Received national and international recognition for service and leadership, including the Disney Dreamers Academy, Princeton Prize in Race Relations, and Diversity in Action’s 20 Under 20.

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

• Graduate of Ursuline Academy of Dallas

• Winner of the Nabil Joseph Mattar Scholarship

• Active in academic clubs including Computer Science Club (Hackathon Chair, app developer), Mu Alpha Theta, Honor Societies, Biomedical Sciences Club (Treasurer), and multiple math competitions.

• Completed summer courses and research internships at Dallas College, University of Texas at Dallas (3rd place research presentation), and Southern Methodist University focused on AI and data analytics.

• Recognized with honors such as National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award, and multiple Ursuline and external scholarships and awards.

• Over 200 community service hours through leadership roles in Wesley-Rankin Community Center, Miracle Melodies, and coaching volleyball.

The Catholic University of America

Washington D.C

• Graduate of Saint John Paul II High School, Hyannis, MA  

• Serves as Vice-Chairwoman of the Barnstable Youth Commission, leading town-elected student advocates and partnering with officials to address youth issues through events like the Youth Summit and Substance Abuse Forum.

• Founded and co-led her school’s chapter of Treats for Treatments, organizing fundraisers and delivering care boxes to local hospital oncology units.

• Elected Senior Class Vice President, helping plan, fundraise, and organize major school events including homecoming, pep rallies, and social functions.

• Earned leadership roles as Swim and Field Hockey Team Captain, winning the Cape & Island Sportsmanship Award and helping launch her school’s inaugural field hockey program.

• Led multiple student wellness and outreach initiatives, including Hope Squad, Campus Ministry, and Reach Out to promote mental health, inclusion, and community engagement.

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK

• Graduate of MacArthur High School, Lawton, OK  ​

• Winner of the Cynthia Davis Greene Memorial Scholarship

• Completed a two-year Project Lead The Way Biomedical Sciences program at Great Plains Technology Center, including hospital observations at Comanche County Memorial Hospital.

• Served as a Key Club Lieutenant Governor, leading 300+ hours of service, rechartered a local club, hosted a district convention, and helped raise nearly $30,000 for cancer research.

• Named to Youth Leadership Oklahoma Class 24, and serves as a board member of a medical nonprofit supporting teens undergoing cancer treatment across the state.

• Works as a certified lifeguard at three Fort Sill MWR facilities and provides specialized childcare for infants with medical needs including G-Tube care and dialysis.

The University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT

• Graduate of Somerville High School, Somerville, NJ

• Served as an Executive Board member of her high school’s SMAC chapter, leading meetings and coordinating cancer-related fundraisers in partnership with community organizations.

• Served on SMAC's National Student Advisory Board for two consecutive years, connecting her school’s chapter with the larger organization.

• Completed SMAC's Resource Development Internship in Summer 2024, designing and presenting a resource directory to connect chapters with cancer nonprofits.

• Varsity Soccer Team Captain; named First Team All Conference in her senior year.

• Served as a Peer Partner on the Unified Bowling Team and member of Peer2Peer Club, supporting students with intellectual and physical disabilities.

• Participated in the Student Visionary of the Year Campaign for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising over $1,000.

• Served as Secretary of the Somerset Healthcare Foundation Youth Board, supporting hospital initiatives with physicians.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

• Graduate of Panther Creek High School, Cary, NC  

• Served as Team Captain, Head Coxswain, and Team Ambassador for her rowing team, ensuring team safety, coaching new rowers, and representing the club at community events.

• As President of the Ronald McDonald House Club, grew membership by 150%, organized service events, and spoke as the keynote at a fundraiser that raised $315,000.

• Held the role of Vice President of Key Club, coordinating large-scale volunteer events for over 250 members and exceeding the 50-hour volunteer service requirement.

• Served as Secretary of Girl Up, leading discussions on advocacy topics and organizing successful donation drives for clothing and menstrual products.

• Competed in DECA, placing 4th at the state level and qualifying for the international competition with a 40-day marketing campaign.