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Designed, engineered, & tested novel, simple, and low-cost bio-sand water purification system with stipend from the Lawrenceville School Welles Award; built and distributed 5 to Uganda Teso Region for pilot phaseLed a non-profit in fundraising, building, & distributing >75 WaterGirl filtration systems throughout Uganda, providing a lifetime supply of clean water to >3000 people, allowing girls to regain time/education (https://missioncleanwater.org/watergirl)

Volunteered at Fisherman’s Mark food pantry to formulate and implement business strategy. Created partnerships with ~10 local grocery stores, restaurants, & other businesses to rescue surplus food that would have otherwise been discarded and redistribute it to food-insecure people

Coached ~30 divers ages 8-17 and judged competitions. Improved their form, technique, and mentality, taught and motivated them to do several new dives.

Researched environmental impacts of toxic chemicals, including PFAS, on local watersheds for internship

Food Science

Education record

Activities and Societies: High honors all terms, Cum Laude, Carter House Sustainability Representative, Varsity Dive Team Captain

Education record

Activities and Societies: Developed leadership, business, & communication skills; placed top of 50 girls in a startup business case.

Education record

Developed skills & knowledge of social entrepreneurship through presentations, discussions, & creation of an extensive business plan [.