Olivia Tuzel

Altruistic, hardworking, and confident high school senior interested in pursuing a career in International Affairs. Background in comprehensive legal research and leadership positions. Never afraid to accept new challenges, and known for strong analytical thinking and problem-solving. Quickly adapts and willing to learn new material and work procedures.

The Book Blueprint (2025-current)

• Collected books and hosted book drives in 30+ schools
• Re-distributed 8000+ books in "book deserts"
• Attended literacy fairs

National Honors Society - Chemistry Tutor

Supporting Academics and Independent Living (SAIL) - Volunteer

• Daily volunteer with assisted needs students during school lunch period

DOROT Internship - Intergenerational Intern for "Women in Community" (2025) 

Theodore D. Young Community Center - Volunteer (2025)

The Arc Westchester - Volunteer (2025)

Global Vision International - Volunteer in Nepal (Summer 2024)

• Volunteered in Nepal painting/cleaning primary school classrooms

Global Leadership Adventures -  Volunteer in Ghana (Summer 2023)

• Volunteered in Ghana renovating primary school classrooms and teaching math and science to children ages 8-14

Robbie Pierce Beyond Disabilities Regatta - Able-bodied volunteer (2024)

Founder: The Book Blueprint Inc.

• Non-profit organization redistributing books across the East Coast

Independent Researcher: 

• Investigating Japanese knotweed as a fiber for sustainable menstrual pads

Producer and editor for film series/social media: "The Lessons They Carried" 

• Interviewing strangers for their greatest life lessons; 13K+ audience on social media

Mentee, Chairperson, Committee Member: Girls Write Now

• Mentee in Lead Community Change/Incubator Journeys
• Organized, co-developed, and presented for Community Studios titled "Writing with Change"

Head Press Member: YMCA NYS Youth and Government

• Produced/directed weekly updates for 100+ students
• Organized volunteer events
• Edited newsletters

Academic Awards

Columbia Junior Science Journal Semifinalist (2025)

Johns Hopkins Book Award (2025)

The Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation Author of Tomorrow commendation (2025)

AP Scholar Award (2025) 

National School Recognition Award (2025)

Excellence in Science Research award (2024), 3rd place at Somers Science Fair in Behavioral Science (2024)

Sailing

Melges 15: 4th/61st, 18th/66th in Merritt Island, FL (Winter Series Events #1 & #2)

1st place Larchmont YC

8th Little Egg Harbor YC

Freshman Award at American Yacht Club

Laser Endeavor Award at American Yacht Club

Athletics

Section One Athletics All League: Indoor Track 2023

Section One Athletics All League: Outdoor Track 2023

Outstanding Hurdler Award (2023)

6x Scholar Athlete (2022-2023)