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San Jose, CA, US

San Jose, CA, US

Lead writer and co-author/organizer of op ed project on gun violence and student power published by 50+ student newspapers on the same day, signed by 144 student leaders representing 90 student groups nationwide. Tweeted by President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris; tied to executive action on safe storage, reported by Oregonian, NPR, etc. Words.

Writer of Politics on a Frame, a Substack series on political framing.Written pieces related to independence movements and religion in Spain, refugees in Greece, neutrality in Switzerland, affirmative action, gun violence, and more.25,000+ views across 25 states in the US and 14 countriesTravel in Summer 2023 funded by the Robertson Scholarship

The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program invests in young leaders who strive to make transformational contributions to society. It is a full scholarship between Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill, which also includes funding for three summers (domestic and international), leadership development programming, and a two-decades-long community of students.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Publication forthcoming. 18-month project using spectral graph theory to minimize assumptions in statistical definitions of gerrymandering, conducted through both Duke and UNC.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Speechwriter for Mayor-elect Leonardo Williams, meeting weekly/biweekly to help prepare for statements, addresses for constituents. Words on anti-Asian hate, gun control, COVID-19, economic empowerment, and more

Provide synchronous and asynchronous coaching, in the form of zoom calls and video lectures. Students have gone on to final rounds at national tournaments, including the NSDA National Tournament.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Drafted, copyedited, and proofread internal and external material for high-profile speeches, op-eds, media training, and crisis communication scenarios.Consulted clients including national politicians, candidates, advocacy groups, think tanks, corporations, and more.

Whitesburg, Kentucky, United States

Conducted community-based research project on the Culture Hub as a model for community development finance in rural America. Primetime show host for local community radio WMMT 88.7. Words on abortion resource, predatory lending, and more.Received funding from both Robertson Scholars Leadership Program and Service Opportunities in Leadership Fellowship at.

Provided 87 1-on-1 sessions to 23 high school Congressional Debaters on the principles of Congressional Debate, from refutation to speaking to strategy. Moderated simulation rounds and office hours.

Palo Alto, California, United States

Uncovered the coding of the brain in bottom-up visual attention, using Matlab software and data from monkeys.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mathematics And Political Science, 3.95/4.00 Gpa — Dean'S List With Distinction

Activities and Societies: Robertson Scholar; Quantifying Gerrymandering Researcher; Speechwriter for Councilmember Leonardo Williams; Duke.

Non-Degree Student

Activities and Societies: Marching Tar Heels Alto Saxophonist Conducted independent study with Math Professor Jeremy Marzuola, a.

High School Diploma, 4.61/4.80 Weighted Gpa

Activities and Societies: Competitive Speech and Debate Captain (Congressional Debate), Nanoseed Foundation (non-profit leadership), DECA.

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