University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA | Expected Graduation May 2026 - Current GPA: 4.0
Pascack Hills High School, Montvale, NJ | Graduated June 2022
Work at EVOLAB on the EDIAs project using DNA metabarcoding to identify and track introduced arthropod species to advance biosecurity monitoring and the protection of the environment. Further, as a member of the Science Communication team, I help spread awareness of our important field work with Arthropods sources from Guam, Hawaii, and Okinawa.
Data C8, LEGALST 88, DATAC88C (learned Python and Excel); INTEGBI 11, Environmental Issues, GEOG 50AC (extensive knowledge in climate change, corporate sustainability, and natural history); ECON 1, Math 16B (analytic geometry and calculus and fundamentals of economics); LS 22, PUB POL 101 (strong research, analytical and writing skills); Compass Course, THEATER R1B, Media Studies 10 (profound reading and writing skills)
Responsible for sixteen 15 year old girls 24/7, solely organized cumulative task driven relay race for over 200 campers, and organized and taught camp wide lacrosse and tennis lessons to children ages 8-16
Owner, designer, and marketer of an online sustainable jewelry business where I make handmade earrings and rings from repurposed materials for profit and lots of enjoyment
Analyzed and presented information on select companies in the Athleisure industry, compared strengths and weaknesses, and reviewed industry trends to determine potential investment opportunities
ASUC- Member of Jose Massuh's Senate team as environmental sustainability department member
Earth Cups- Berkeley Student Marketer for Earth cups to promote sustainability and work towards net-zero emissions
Habitat for Humanity- Built playhouses for under resourced children in Oakland, CA : College freshman
Debate (school team and regional debate competition): Gr 11 & 12
DECA (competitive national business club): Gr 9, 10, 11 & 12
Interact (community service club): Gr 10, 11 & 12
Student Government: Elected Student Body Executive Vice President: Gr 12; Ambassador: Gr 11
Student Athletic Association: Selected to be on counsel: Gr 11 & 12
Student Leader: One of three students selected at PHHS to attend a leadership conference and to be responsible for creating school programs in conjunction with the Center for Holocaust, Human Rights & Genocide Education: Gr 11 & 12
The National Society of Leadership and Success: Recognized for NSLS at UC Berkeley for accomplishments in leadership and academic success
High Honor Roll distinction (all years) & National Honor Society: Gr 11 & 12
Spanish National Honor Society: Gr 12
NJ DOE Seal of Biliteracy & Global Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish
DECA State's Qualifier: Gr 10. 11 & 12; Advancing to Finals in Atlantic City in 3/22 after placing 2nd in Business Services Marketing Series for the Northeast Region
Varsity Tennis-First Team All Division: Gr 11 & 12 (& 3rd team All County); Second Team All Division: Gr 10
Varsity Tennis: Gr 9, 10, 11 & 12
Lacrosse: Gr 9 (JV), 10, 11 & 12 (V)
WWOOF-Worked on berry farm in Northern Italy for 2 weeks and did field work for a local Italian family farm (May-June 2023)
Spanish tutor for Middle Schoolers - 2021-2022
National Honor Society tutor - 2021-2022
Tutor via Zoom Calls: Provided tutoring to under privileged students of the Apostle House, Newark, May - June 2020
Teen Leader in the Chabbad Friendship Circle: Leader in teen group that volunteered to play with and teach sports to children with special needs, October 2018 - June 2022 (2 hours/week)
Volunteer with Project Nest (No Empty Stomachs Today): Helped collect, organize and distribute over 3,000 meals per year in Newark, NJ, 2015 - November 2022