Alvin (YuFan) Zhou

Leader with a proven track record at The Stony Brook School, excelling in event management and team coordination. Founded Athletehive, applying chemistry to enhance athletic performance through personalized nutrition plans. Recognized for outstanding public speaking and mentorship, driving community engagement and fostering collaboration among diverse groups.

• First Violin, Chamber Orchestra & String Ensemble, Selected as a lead violinist for major school ceremonies, Performed for combined audiences exceeding 2,000, Maintained a 30-week rehearsal schedule alongside varsity athletics
• Independent Media Production, Douyin, Produced and edited short-form videos on athletics, school culture, and identity, Created a hometown Shanghai video shown to 600 attendees at an international festival, Managed a channel with 15,000+ likes

• Shanghai, China
• Stony Brook, NY

• International Mathematical Modeling Challenge, Top 20 of 556 teams (Top 4% globally), Built predictive models using statistical analysis and Python; co-authored a formal technical report
• AP Scholar with Distinction
• NYSAIS Boys Varsity Basketball, State Final Four
• NYSSMA Violin, All-State Level (Top performers statewide)
• Head of School Honor & Academic Year High Honor Roll

• Admissions Ambassador & Tour Guide, Guided prospective families and represented student life, Performed violin solos at five open house events
• Teaching Assistant, Stony Brook University Chinese Academy, Assisted Mandarin and culture classes for 15 US-born Chinese students, Designed interactive lessons and mentored students on bicultural identity
• Maitre'd & Kitchen Crew, Campus Dining, Promoted to Maitre'd senior year, Managed front-of-house service for formal dinners, Supported kitchen operations and sanitation

• Varsity Basketball - Point Guard, The Stony Brook School, Starting point guard since Grade 10, Contributed to two PSAA Regular Season Championships, Maintained a 12-hour weekly training schedule alongside advanced academics, Recognized for leadership, court vision, and team coordination
• Co-Founder & President, Varsity Badminton Team, Organized competitive tournaments with 40+ participants, Led the team to two undefeated championship seasons, Named Best Player among 54 athletes, Balanced administrative leadership with athlete development
• Assistant Coach, Riptide Youth Elite Basketball Club, Shanghai, Ran three weekly clinics for 60+ children aged 8-12, Led skills training, basketball IQ games, and individualized feedback, Mentored athletes on teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship

• Founder, Athletehive, Community Nutrition Platform for Youth Athletes, Founded a free nutrition consultancy applying chemistry and nutrition science to athletic performance, Analyzed grocery lists and designed 15 personalized meal plans focused on macronutrient balance and recovery, Translated food chemistry concepts into practical guidance for students with limited access to healthy food
• President, Asian Student Union | The Stony Brook School, Led an 11-member executive board and 63 council members supporting over 120 students, Planned and executed six campus-wide cultural events, generating approximately USD 3,000, Revised new student handbook to clarify academic resources and community standards, Facilitated communication between students, faculty, and administration