Experiences
Startups
Founder & President
A biotech startup that aims to solve the problem of tumor heterogeneity and redefine cancer therapy
Founder & President
A non-profit organization that aims to empower high school students to be more agentic and lead impactful lives by overseeing various community projects
Research Internships
Washington University of St. Louis
CRISPr - Research Intern (Paid)
St. Louis, MO | Jun 2024 – Aug 2024 (Summer 2024)
One of only three high school juniors selected nationwide to join WashU group of oncologists as a summer intern to participate in cancer research as part of the CRISPr program (Cancer Research Inspiring Future Scientists)
Washington University of St. Louis
Research Intern - Krais Lab
St. Louis, MO | Jun 2024 – Aug 2024 (Summer & Fall 2024)
Research Internship with Dr. Krais with WashU course credits towards online research class taken with science coach.
Missouri S&T University - iGEM
Missouri Miners- Design Team - Team Member
Rolla, MO | Dec 2023 – Oct 2024 (Fall 2023 through Fall 2024)
The Missouri S&T iGEM synthetic biology interdisciplinary design team participates in the 2024 International Genetically Engineered Machine competition.
Leadership Experience
Effective Altruism Club
Founder & President
Founded the club as a Freshman in 2021 and worked to grow the club over the span of 3 years to approximately fifty members as one of our school’s largest clubs. Run a monthly effective altruism column for Pixel Journal which is Stanford OHS’s most popular literary journal
Effective Altruism & 10K Philanthropy Clubs
Leader | Executive Committee
Only highschooler on the leadership team – joined on request – because of my experience with the EA community to support the growth of their organization. These clubs run programs that use qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate charities and donate $10,000
STEM Magazine Club
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
OHS STEM Magazine, founded in 2021 as a Freshman, is one of OHS’s literary magazines with a unique focus on the intersection of STEM and writing to make STEM more interesting, fun, and accessible.
OHS Startup Incubator
President
As President of OHS Start Up Incubator club, I helped club members start their own businesses over the past three years. Coached in various competitions such as Conrad Challenge, Diamond Challenge, and Blue Ocean Challenge. Held the roles of Board Chair of Events, Vice President and President in the three years that I am part of this club.
Community Engagement
St. Louis Food Bank
St. Louis | Sep 2021 - Sep 2023
Data analysis intern helping the organization with food donor orgainzations to give food to five hundred recipients in need.
Arete Fellow
Stanford University | Nov 2020 - Feb 2021
Accepted as an eighth grader in a college undergraduate program. Utilized members to create a high school EA chapter to increase high school outreach.
Teaching Assistant for Honors Intermediate Algebra
Stanford Online High School | Sep 2021 - Sep 2023
Chosen by my AP Calculus BC teacher to be a teaching assistant for Honors Intermediate Algebra due to my commitment to supporting my peers.
Student Peer Leader - Student Life
Stanford Online High School | Aug 2021 – Present
Worked as one of six representatives for the whole school to represent Student Life. Helped create a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment to new students in all parts of the school.