Henry Nielson Koch

Costa Mesa,California

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record as President of Empower Education, successfully building two schools in Uganda. Skilled in technical project leadership and public speaking, I leverage my video editing expertise to create engaging educational content. Passionate about science, I inspire others through innovative productions and mentorship.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Nonprofit President and Mentor

Empower Education

05.2022 - Current

Purchased land to build a high school in Uganda.
Two schools have been built in Uganda with funds raised by our team.
Previous Roles: President, Co-President, Vice President, STEM Committee President.
Create science videos for YouTube and teach scientific principles behind experiments.

Actor, Editor, Videographer, and Director

Henry Nielson- Science YouTube Channel

09.2019 - Current

Implemented productions to supplement curriculum in Ugandan Primary School and local Boys and Girls Club.
Researching popular topics and educating myself about them.
Starting channel during 2019 to share my interest for science and experiments.

Education

High School Diploma -

NEWPORT HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL

Newport Beach, CA

06-2025

Skills

- Remote Development

- Mandarin Chinese

- Spanish

- Technical Project Leadership

- Video and Photo Editing

- Public Speaking

Awards

AP Scholar with Distinction, National, 2024
One OC Nonprofit Recognition Award, Regional, 2025
Principal's Honor Roll, School, 2021 - 2025
Biliteracy Stamp Certification in Mandarin Chinese Avant, National, 2021
Student of the Year Nominee, World Language, School, 2024

Activities

Defense Attorney, Mock Trial Team, 2025, Participated in competitions against area high schools, Conducted direct examination of the head witness, Gave the opening statements, leading to victories.
Researcher and Writer, Medical Journal Publication, 2023, Published a medical research paper to the National High School Journal of Science., Coordinated with graduate student at John's Hopkins to publish different biological principles at graduate level.
Participant, Medical Career Exploration: 2022-2024, Observed 5+ live surgeries in the operating room (OR), Shadowed Pain Specialist and Radiologist, Learned and passed certification in CPR, Learned and passed knowledge on five suturing techniques and laparoscopy.

Timeline