Ryan Kelley

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent resource management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Summa Cum Laude | Recipient 2025

● Highest honor of distinction given at high school (no Valedictorian awarded at Mira Costa High School)

Student Speaker | Speaker 2025

● Selected to be the only student speaker at Senior Recognition Night

Seal of Biliteracy | Recipient 2025

● Completed a four-year high school course of study in Spanish and attained an overall GPA of 3.0 or above in that course of study, and demonstrated oral proficiency in the language.

Golden State Seal Merit Diploma | Recipient 2025

● Demonstrated mastery of the high school curriculum in at least six subject areas -English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, US History, and two subject matter areas selected by the student.

Certificate of Excellence in Biotechnology | Recipient 2025

● Completion of the Biotech Program in three years. Senior project: studied the plausibility of the Century Fathom SNG method versus standard LNG methods.

Amigos Unidos Service Awards | Recipient 2021-2025

● Gold Service Award awarded for volunteering 70+ hours (2021-2022)

● Bronze Service Award awarded for volunteering 50+ hours (2022-2025)

California Scholarship Federation | Member 2021-2025

● Membership is determined by taking rigorous classes and maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher. Lifetime membership.

Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award | Recipient 2023-2024

● Decided upon and awarded by the Mira Costa High School Science Department to one student for their high achievement and rigor in science and math classes, and for their positive contribution to the school and within the larger community

● I was the sole recipient of this award

Mira Costa High School Outstanding Scholar Award | Recipient 2022-2024

● Awarded to one student from a select teacher who has been identified for having exceptional grades and outstanding citizenship

● Awarded by my AP Chemistry teacher and my Biotechnology teacher

Mira Costa High School Honor Roll | Recipient 2021-2025

● Maintained a GPA of 3.5 or above every semester

Mira Costa Scholar Athlete Award | Recipient 2021-2023

● Maintained a GPA of 3.5 or above every semester

President’s Volunteer Service Award | Recipient 2021-2023

● Earned the Silver Award for completing 75+ hours of volunteer community service with Amigos Unidos (2021-2022)

● Earned the Bronze Award for completing 50+ hours of volunteer community service with Amigos Unidos (2022-2023)

Academic All-American, USA Water Polo | Recipient 2021-2023

● Awarded by USA Water Polo for earning a GPA of 3.5 or above

Mira Costa Band Director’s Award, Symphonic Band | Recipient 2022

● Chosen by Band Director for displaying commitment, leadership, and attention to detail

Amigos Unidos | Member 2021-2025

● Mother-son volunteer organization

● Volunteered at philanthropies like Friendship Foundation, where I socialized and dined with children with disabilities, Special Olympics, where I taught and played sports with individuals with disabilities, LoveJoy, where I walked and played with rescue dogs, Sunrise Assisted Living, where I ran Bingo and served food, and Mychal’s Learning Center, where I assisted with fundraisers

Homes of Hope, Youth with a Mission San Diego/Baja | Participant 2015- Present

● Philanthropic organization that builds houses for the unhoused population

● Assist in house construction (roofing, electrical work, framing, etc.) in Tijuana during an annual house building trip

● Chosen by the leader of our group to help lead the teens of a 150+ member group, speaking on panels about my experiences

Beta Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order | Member USC | 2025- Present

● Selected member of a values-based brotherhood emphasizing leadership, scholarship, and community service

● Participated in philanthropic initiatives and chapter-led events, contributing to campus and local community engagement

● Collaborated with peers to develop leadership, communication, and organizational skills through active chapter involvement

CPR Certified (Expired)

Lifeguard Certified (Expired)

AED Certified (Expired)

• Mustangs of Hope | President 2023-2025. Raise money for Homes of Hope, a nonprofit that builds homes all over the world, and for Hope Zone, a program that runs job training, education, and fun events for impoverished and at-risk children and parents in Tijuana President Organize fundraisers, food and toy drives for the families in Mexico, and recruit people to go on our Homes of Hope house builds throughout the year
• Science Speaker Series | Founder and President 2023-2025. Monthly Science Speakers Series that brings in STEM professionals to speak to high school and middle school audiences in the South Bay to discuss what they do, the science behind their work, their career journey, and more, with Q&As President Organize and spread awareness of the events, run the social media (Instagram: @mb.sciencespeakerseries) and other marketing efforts, and coordinate and find potential speakers
• National Honor Society | Member 2023-2025. Organization that recognizes high school students for their academic achievement, leadership, service, and character Membership requires a minimum, unweighted 3.0 GPA, a teacher recommendation, leadership, community service, and academic excellence Participate in 20 hours of community service, building a service project I developed the Science Speaker Series as my service project
• Mira Costa Band Symphony | Trombone 2021-2025. Played in four school concerts Competed in the Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association Festival and won Unanimous Superior (highest rating)
• County of Los Angeles Fire Department Junior Lifeguard Program | Participant 2017-2023 (Cadet: 2023). Assisted in the education of 9-15-year-old kids on first aid, beach safety, and open water sports, as well as rescues Assisted lifeguard instructors with the Junior Lifeguard program, shadowed lifeguards during shifts, helped prevent safety hazards, and performed rescues Participated in the Junior Lifeguard Program since 2017, learning about ocean and beach safety, first-aid, and environmental awareness
• Mira Costa Water Polo Team | Frosh-Soph Team 2021-2023. Competed in the Bay League against other schools in the South Bay, in games and tournaments
• Mira Costa Swim Team | JV/Alt Team 2021-2023. Swam in the 100 free, 500 breast, 50 butterfly, 50 back, and 200 relay in the Bay League, competing against other schools in the South Bay
• Trojan Water Polo Club | Set Guard 2021-2023. Practiced three times a week, while playing in regional weekend tournaments

• Biotechnology Program | Member Mira Costa High School | 2022-2025. Accepted into a three-year program that includes research and lab work in biotechnology, with a senior year. Internship in the STEM field. Awarded Certificate of Excellence in Biotechnology
• Discover Engineering Summer Program | Student, University of Southern California | 2024. Accepted into a University summer program where I was introduced to a range of fields in engineering, how engineers think and work, and how to work in the field. Learned how to write IEEE research papers and organize websites with engineering
• The Candid Conversation Series Inaugural Teen Summit | Attendee Manhattan Beach, CA | 2024. One of 80 teens invited to the South Bay as an emerging leader to attend the inaugural summit, joining fellow teens to engage in meaningful conversations with inspiring speakers, and learn valuable skills to help lead with confidence and purpose.
• National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Leaders | Attendee Boston, MA | 2023. I was recommended by my science teachers to attend due to academic excellence and a demonstrated desire to pursue a medical or scientific profession. Attended the conference and participated in lectures highlighting advancements in the STEM field