
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supervised and mentored children at overnight summer camp, specializing in wilderness survival and outdoor skills.
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.
Gold Medal Congressional Award Winner
Young Arts Two-Time Winner
National Merit Scholar