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Ithaca, New York, United States

Scoping review assessing various qualities of alternative animal source foods for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), funded by the Gates Foundation, and overseen by Professor Mario Herrero, Director of Cornell Food Systems and Global Change. Objective is to create a consensus on the efficacy of alternative proteins in large scale food systems. Reviewed 8750+ articles as part of the team’s goal of 20,000 screened articles assessing nutritional quality and health impacts of alternative proteins.Synthesized and compiled research findings into a presentation for the UN FAO representatives, Gates Foundation funding supporters, and Cornell Food Systems professors.Assembled a consensus report for the UN FAO to put into use on the nutritional viability of plant based protein alternatives along with an evaluation of the environmental, livelihoods, affordability, and acceptability impacts.

Ithaca, New York, United States

Cornell University’s first and foremost consulting organization dedicated to collaborating with industry leaders to deliver innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges faced by businesses across various sectors. - Selected as one of six students from an applicant pool of 200+ for the Business Analyst Program.

Ithaca, New York, United States

Cornell University’s first undergraduate venture capital organization creating impact in the food and ag industry.- Engaged in a semester long project with five other club members to provide valuable market research and advertising expertise directly to the CEO of a healthy alternative snack startup.- Partook in a comprehensive new member education series encompassing technical VC knowledge and professional development skills.

Addison, Illinois, United States

Reformulated existing ice cream product to achieve the end goal of improved texture and mouthfeel.Developed 20+ formulations and revised repeatedly based on feedback from multiple groups of taste-testers.

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States

Contributed to the organization and success of several large multi-day events and BCC branding.

Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States

Focused on member relations providing high level customer service in a private club environment.

In conjunction with Anne-Laure Strong PhD candidate Stanford University, I completed detailed research into Illinois’ potential for increasing its use of hydroelectricity, investigating creative modifications and new technology that will allow us to ramp up production without compromising the health of local ecosystems. Hydroelectric solutions often take the form of traditional dams, but my research evaluates the possible environmental harm adding new dams might cause. I sketched out-of-the-box technological solutions, including micro- hydroelectricity and pump-storage production, which will minimize collateral damage by transforming one of the oldest forms of energy.

Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States

Created fun activities, crafts, games and supervised swimming for 150+ children aged 5-11.

Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States

Referee. Officiated youth (ages 8-13) level soccer games.

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

In the height of the pandemic, helped re-elect clean energy entrepreneur to the U.S. Congress. Learned the technology to virtually operate the phone bank for 50+ staff.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Double Major Environment And Sustainability And Food Science

Activities and Societies: Cornell Consulting Club Grub Ventures Cornell Ski Club Jr. Officer Cornell Food Science Club Cornell Alt Protein.

Education record

Activities and Societies: High A Honor Roll, GPA 4.65/4.0 National Merit Scholar Varsity Soccer, Varsity Track and Field, All Conference.