Zachary Schwarz

Freshman at Northwestern University studying Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences, Economics, and Political Science. Actively seeking research assistant roles that focus on applying quantitative and analytical skills to research in public policy and economic analysis.

Congresswoman Shontel Brown's 2024-2025 OH-11 Youth Advisory Council - Member

• Enhanced leadership skills
• Engaged with local community and leaders
• Gained valuable knowledge about government and politics
• Produced capstone paper and presentation on healthcare inequities

Orange High School Mock Trial - Prosecuting Attorney, Treasurer

• Multiple-time Best Attorney award winner
• Trusted to manage funds and fundraisers
• Regional qualifier

Orange High School Marching and Concert Band -

Alto Saxophone First Chair, Section Leader, Secretary

• Led and mentored section in all aspects of performance
• Three-time OMEA State Highest Rating for Contest
• Spearheaded sectional team-building

Orange High School Jazz Band - Principal Pianist

• Wrote and improvised solos
• Provided leadership in the rhythm section
• Contributed selections for the setlist

Orange High School Boys Soccer Team - Member

• Varsity letter

Orange High School Boys Track and Field Team - Member

• Varsity letter

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - 12th Grade

Top 10% in Graduating Class - 12th Grade

Departmental Honor in Spanish - 12th Grade

Ohio and Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish - 11th Grade

AP Scholar with Distinction - 11th and 12th Grade

Tulane University Book Award - 11th Grade

National Honors Society - 11th and 12th Grade

Highest Academic Honors - 9-12th Grade

Music

• Piano for eleven years, drum set and alto saxophone for six years
• Compose original music
• Proficient in recording and mixing music in Digital Audio Workstations

Personal Health and Fitness

• Regularly lift weights five around six times a week
• Casual runner
• Committed to maintaining a healthy diet