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Bobby Goldyn

New York City,NY

Summary

Columbia University student (GPA 3.93) studying English on a pre-law track; currently employed part-time as a mentor for Curious Cardinals; staff writer for the Columbia Daily Spectator with multiple front-page featured articles. Founder and president of Keiki Kupuna, a 501(c)(3) connecting Maui youth and seniors through music; led a 25-student ensemble, produced large-scale performances, chaired monthly board meetings, raised $50,000+. Experienced pianist, songwriter, and teacher with 4+ years in instruction, arranging, and performance; two-time YoungArts winner for songwriting. National Merit scholar and recipient of the Gold Medal for the Congressional Award.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Mentor

Curious Cardinals
01.2026 - Current

Works part-time for Curious Cardinals, which pairs mentors from top universities with younger students to help them build passion projects, publish research, and create real impacts. Mentors students mainly in music, production, and writing.

Staff Writer

The Columbia Daily Spectator
09.2025 - Current

Pitch and write weekly articles for the Columbia Daily Spectator, the second-oldest collegiate newspaper in the country. Articles provide guidance and advice for Columbia students, frequently making the front page of the Spectator.

President and Founder

Keiki Kupuna
07.2022 - 08.2025

Founded and lead growing 501(c)(3) in Maui after observing a lack of musical educational opportunities for youth on Maui and the isolation of seniors in assisted living facilities. Planned and performed in large-scale musical shows for a group of 25 local children at senior facilities and showcases, hosted monthly board meetings, met with the group weekly, and raised over $50,000.

Camp Counselor

Camp Sabra
06.2025 - 07.2025

Supervised and mentored children at overnight summer camp, specializing in wilderness survival and outdoor skills.

Piano Teacher

Self Employed
01.2021 - 05.2025

Taught five children weekly piano lessons throughout high school, working with both experienced and new pianists. Lessons included sight reading, ear training, theory, and performance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Columbia University
New York, New York
05-2029

High School Diploma -

Seabury Hall
Makawao, Hawaii
05-2025

Accomplishments

Gold Medal Congressional Award Winner

  • Completed 400 hours of community service, 200 hours of personal and athletic growth, and a self-planned overnight expedition. Met one-on-one with Hawaii’s senators in Washington D.C.

Young Arts Two-Time Winner

  • Wrote six songs, twice winning the National competition.

National Merit Scholar

  • Received distinction by scoring in the 100th percentile in both math and English on the PSAT examination

Timeline

Mentor

Curious Cardinals
01.2026 - Current

Staff Writer

The Columbia Daily Spectator
09.2025 - Current

Camp Counselor

Camp Sabra
06.2025 - 07.2025

President and Founder

Keiki Kupuna
07.2022 - 08.2025

Piano Teacher

Self Employed
01.2021 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - English

Columbia University

High School Diploma -

Seabury Hall
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