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Exploring integration of living qualities in architecture by building interactive art installations! Hands-on experience in CAD, PCB design, electrical testing, and digital fabrication.

Led the organization of DojoHouse’s third iteration, expanding to two biotech co-living houses in Boston and SF, doubling capacity to support more undergraduates from the U.S. and Canada. Revamped the summer programming to better accelerate participants’ journeys in biotech through targeted mentorship, workshops, and community-building initiatives.

Kickstarted the redesign of Dojo's brand, a global student-led initiative dedicated to empowering undergraduate biotech innovators through education, community, and financial support. Led the outreach strategy and marketing efforts for the launch of a $25k undergraduate research funding program and major team recruitment.

Led 12 designers across 8 product teams to build impactful software for non-profits. Provided mentorship, hosted workshops, and fostered an engaged design community.

Standardized 100+ components for a global design system and introduced new internal documentation processes. Won the Ideator and People’s Choice Award for pitching an AI-powered investment platform.

Helping people bring to life their passion projects.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Improved onboarding efficiency by 21-28% for major pharmacy chains by redesigning the user sign-up flow, and initiated a key feature project by presenting insights from 14 user interviews to company executives. Boosted site engagement through a WebFlow rebrand and led 4 end-to-end design initiatives enhancing experiences for patients and pharmacies in.

Developed a digital course platform reaching 1400+ students for domestic violence prevention. Built reusable React components and PostgreSQL schemas for seamless user experiences.

Delivered a volunteer scheduling platform for an NPO through high-fidelity designs and user interviews. Facilitated developer handoff with responsive Chakra UI components.

Hosted 6+ podcast episodes with advanced manufacturing and innovative technology founders amplifying youth opportunities and organized one of GTA’s first accessibility-focused hackathons with TD Labs.

Led a team of 30+ students to run STEM and charity events impacting 1500+ individuals locally and globally, winning the Engineering Inspiration award and mentoring future robotics teams.

Collaborated on the design and build of competitive robots as part of Team 4939, qualifying for the FIRST Robotics World Championship three times. Contributed to the mechanical and design sub-teams, leveraging materials, software, and machinery to develop robots from scratch within 6 weeks.

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Led 30+ service projects and introduced an American Sign Language program, creating one of the most active Interact Clubs in the district.

Founded the first GTA organization focused on free, innovative STEM opportunities for middle school students. Led a team of 30 to impact over 150 students through virtual programs like workshops and trivia games. Secured a partnership with the French School Board to develop a STEM curriculum. Previously organized two STEM conferences with 100+ delegates.

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Conducted weekly make-up and permanent student piano lessons for a variety of levels. Worked occasional secretarial roles including answering calls, filing documents, tracking attendance, etc.

Toronto, Canada Area

Worked specifically with the sponsorship sub-team to help support the annual TedxYouth conference held to empower high school students across the GTA through stories.

Brampton, Ontario

Co-founded an all-girls VEX robotics team, leading mechanical design, CAD, and driving. Designed and built a competitive robot that qualified for the 2019 VEX EDR provincial competition. Secured the Regional Design Award and Provincial Judges Award, while also developing a comprehensive design book showcasing our process to judges.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Electrium Mobility, Midnight Sun, UW Blueprint, Socratica, UW Startups, Hack the North, Intramural Volleyball.

Biomedical Engineering

Neuroengineering [1], Neuroengineering [2], Physiological Systems and Modelling, Bioengineering of Neurosensory Systems

Shad Program

Selected to spend one month at UBC with 52 exceptional youth immersed in academic and recreational experiences revolving around STEM.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Class Valedictorian • FIRST Robotics 4939 • Link Crew Leader • President at CPSS Interact • Mock Trial & Mock.