Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline
Principal's Honor Roll
Speech and Debate
Mock Trial
Mind4Youth
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Preston Lee

Irvine,CA

Summary

Preston is an Asian-American, high school student from a low-income household. Known for success in public speaking, leading an Irvine High School team in Speech and Debate as well as demonstrating strong debate and improv skills in Mock Trial. Utilizing marketing tactics, promoting the Speech and Debate club and Mind4Youth nonprofit comes easy. With a high GPA and skills in art music, Preston shows his hardworking abilities both academically and creatively.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Speech and Debate President

Irvine High School
Irvine, CA
08.2024 - Current

I created and ran the Speech and Debate team for Irvine High School. I managed the social media accounts, taught myself how to develop my club and contributed to organizing competitions. I student-coached my team and led us to many regional victories.

Mock Trial

Irvine High School
Irvine, CA
08.2023 - Current

I participated in my school's mock trial team, being a back-up in my freshman year then on the competitive team for both my sophomore and junior years (planning to contribute in my senior year).

Political Activist

Myself
Irvine, CA
08.2024 - Current

I've joined multiple protests and participated in the Irvine High School walkout against ICE. I work on social media to advocate for those in need and use my voice to help protect American Democracy.

Digital Marketing Intern

Mind4Youth
Online
12.2025 - 01.2026

I helped create posts for the Mind4Youth Marketing Accounts on social media, promoting the nonprofit in order to help children find mental health assistance.

Bassist

Irvine High School
Irvine, CA
04.2026 - Current

I play in a high school band called "Intercalms." I play the bass and have an upcoming performance sponsored by Irvine High on May 12.

KONNECT Secretary

Irvine High School
Irvine, CA
08.2025 - Current

Embraced Korean origins and culture by being secretary of the KONNECT club. KONNECT strives to show people the beauty of Korean pop culture and I worked as a secretary to jot down transcripts of meetings, keep the club running, and bring awareness to the group.

Education

High School Diploma -

Irvine High School
Irvine, CA
06.2027

Skills

  • Live performance experience
  • Stage presence
  • Music production
  • Self-discipline and motivation
  • Algorithm manipulation
  • Video production
  • Public speaking
  • Debate and improv
  • Team collaboration
  • Academic excellence

Interests

  • SoundCloud Rapper
  • Guitar
  • Youtube content creation
  • Underground concert enthusiast
  • Gaming

Timeline

Bassist

Irvine High School
04.2026 - Current

Digital Marketing Intern

Mind4Youth
12.2025 - 01.2026

KONNECT Secretary

Irvine High School
08.2025 - Current

Speech and Debate President

Irvine High School
08.2024 - Current

Political Activist

Myself
08.2024 - Current

Mock Trial

Irvine High School
08.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Irvine High School

Principal's Honor Roll

Received a Principal's Honor Roll award in recognition for a high academic GPA in freshman and sophomore years.

Speech and Debate

Obtained 2nd place in Orange County Speech League (Fall 2024), Participated in Orange County State Qualifiers (2025)

Obtained 5th place in Orange County Speech League (Spring 2026), Participated in Orange County State Qualifiers (2026)

Mock Trial

Made play-offs for the first time since est. (2025-2026)

Mind4Youth

Obtained Mind4Youth Marketing Internship Certificate.

Preston Lee