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Princeton, Nj

Serving as the Cadet Battalion Executive Officer (XO) of Tiger Battalion Army ROTC. Responsible for administration, management and oversight over the battalion of around 120 students across four campuses: Princeton University, TCNJ, Rowan University, and Rider University.

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Contracted cadet in the Princeton University Army ROTC Program. Intensive weekly tactical and physical training, served in various roles in the cadet chain of command, achieved full marks in all military science classes.Awarded 4-Year National Army ROTC Scholarship in October 2020. Recognized with the Robert L. McLean ‘52 Award for Citizenship and Excellence in Leadership (April 2022) and the Citation for Superior Cadet Decoration Award (April 2023). Additionally recognized with the ROTC All-American Award, the Princeton Alumni & Friends Merit Award, and the National Defense Transportation Association Award (April 2024).After graduating from Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox, KY (June-July 2024), recognized as a Distinguished Military Graduate (DMG), indicating a rank on the National Order of Merit List (OML) within the top 20% of all Army ROTC cadets in the United States based on academic, leadership, and physical fitness achievements.

Fort Stewart, Georgia, United States

Shadowed an active-duty platoon leader in the 1st Battalion 9th Field Artillery Regiment (2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division) at Fort Stewart, Georgia through the Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) internship program offered by Army ROTC. Received highest possible marks in officer evaluation report for potential and performance.

Elected from approximately 100 SPIA majors in the Class of 2025 to serve as a class representative, advising faculty and administration. Working on a subcommittee that designed and implemented the brand-new SPIA Policy Pathways Mentorship Program, which matches together graduate students with policy backgrounds and undergraduate students with similar interests and career goals.

Princeton, Nj

Working as an International Policy Associate (IPA) at the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination (LISD), a SPIA-affiliated research institute on self-determination, self-governance, and diplomacy.Attended guest lectures and speaker series and participated in diplomacy simulations. Assigned to Research and Communications Team, responsible for memo-writing, note-taking, and organization outreach. Participated in LISD delegations to Paris, Berlin, and San Francisco.

Princeton, Nj

Working as an Undergraduate Student Fellow at the Center for International Security Studies (CISS), a SPIA-affiliated graduate and undergraduate research organization focused on the study and debate of national and international security policy.Attended guest lectures and speaker series, participated in wargames and strategy simulations, and took part in battlefield staff rides to Gettysburg and Southern Italy.Worked on the Military 101 Team (2022-2023), promoting dialogue between students, faculty, and active duty members of the US and foreign armed forces. Organized a speaker event hosting several active-duty Taiwanese military personnel in a roundtable discussion on heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait in fall 2022.Currently working on the Academic Conference Team (2023-present) on CISS's annual security policy conference, entitled "What Happens After? Making, Keeping, and Building Peace and Reconciliation" (February - March 2024).

Research assistant in the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), conducting open-source research on the political activities of Chinese Students and Scholars Associations (CSSAs) and potential links with the PRC government.

Serving as President of the Interclub Council, which has jurisdiction over all eleven Eating Clubs of Princeton University, serving over 1500 upperclassmen and approximately 1200 sophomores every year. The council manages and coordinates the yearly bicker process for joining the six selective clubs and the sign-in process for the five non-selective clubs. As ICC President, responsible for being the public face of "The Street," authoring press releases, liaising with University administrators and Undergraduate Student Government representatives, and assisting the Graduate Boards of the eating clubs in pursuing their objectives.

13 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, Nj

Serving as the President of Princeton Tower Club, one of the eleven Eating Clubs at Princeton University, with a membership of over 300 upperclassmen and sophomores. Eating Clubs are the cornerstone of social life for upperclassmen and serve as co-educational dining halls and social houses. Tower Club is the largest club on "The Street," located in the beautiful Clubhouse at 13 Prospect Avenue, and one of six selective ("bicker") clubs, with a reputation for diverse and intellectual membership with varied interests in the humanities and the sciences. As the Undergraduate President, responsible for overseeing the entirety of the officer corps, ensuring that membership have their concerns heard, reporting to the Graduate Board of Tower Club, and serving as the public face of the Club to non-members.

Prior to serving as President of Tower Club, served as bicker (recruitment) chair, overseeing the months-long process of attracting and communicating with prospective members of the club. Successfully achieved Tower's largest bicker in the history of the club, with over 500 sophomores and upperclassmen participating in at least one event and over 300 students formally “bickered” over three days in February 2024.

Prior to serving as President of Tower Club, served as an appointed Alumni Relations Chair, in charge of writing semesterly newsletters to the alumni of the club. Piloted the Alumni Spotlight Program to highlight individual alumni with interesting career paths.

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Served as President of the International Relations Council (IRC), a subsidiary of the American Whig-Cliosophic Society, the home of Model United Nations on campus, and the premier Princeton undergraduate debate society focused on foreign policy. Organization consists of over 150 Princeton students and has a budget of $150,000 annually.Currently in emeritus role; signature achievements while in office include full meal subsidization for team members at all conferences, authorship and ratification of a new IRC Constitution in September 2023, and creation of the Diplomacy Workshops initiative. More broadly, responsible for executive leadership of the organization and planning the Princeton Model United Nations Team's international travel to locations such as Morocco, Canada, France, Greece, and Taiwan. Sponsored and co-sponsored major speaker events relating to international diplomacy. Represented IRC on the Upper Governing Council of Whig-Clio and in front of the Whig-Clio Board of Trustees.Organized the 2022 Princeton Model United Nations Conference (PMUNC) as the chargé d'affaires, responsible for customer service, revenue collection, and registration for 800+ high school students across 60+ delegations, grossing around $100,000 in revenue. Oversaw planning for PMUNC 2023 and Princeton Diplomatic Invitational (PDI) 2024.Since January 2024, serving as the IRC Treasurer, responsible for financial management of the organization and providing advice and assistance in the presidential transition. Concurrently serving as a member of the Whig-Clio Constitutional Compliance Committee.

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

I served as Captain of the Princeton Model United Nations Team (2022); previously served as Deputy Captain (2022) and tryout team member (2021-2022). Currently in emeritus role.I led the team of around 40 members in multiple national and international Model UN collegiate tournaments. Organized highly competitive semiannual tryouts; provided mentorship and training (in parliamentary procedure, public speaking, and diplomacy) to team members; planned domestic travel to locations like Los Angeles, Washington D.C, NYC, and Boston.I won Best Delegate at CIAC XV (Cornell University), Best Delegate at NCSC 50 (Georgetown University), Best Delegate at TrojanMUN 2022 (UCLA), Outstanding Delegate at CMUNNY XVII (Columbia University), Honorable Mention at HNMUN 2022 (Harvard University), and Verbal Commendation at Harvard WorldMUN 2024 (Taipei).

Washington, Dc

Worked for the former Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), focusing primarily on Appropriations, Defense, and Veterans' Affairs. Internship conducted in partnership with Princeton Internships in Civic Service (PICS). One of 10 Princeton students selected in a highly competitive process for the Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellowship in Government Service.Major projects include researching the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2024, meeting with Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) seeking congressional charters, and tracking the confirmation process for Joint Chiefs of Staff and various other Department of Defense/Veterans’ Affairs nominees.Summarized hearings and meetings in readouts; authored speeches, briefings, and policy memos; and made vote recommendations. Responsible for voicemail, e-mail, and physical mail processing; proficient in usage of Intranet Quorum (IQ) software; and gave certified U.S. Capitol Building tours.

Worked in the Rutgers University Department of Biomedical Engineering researching vinculin, a protein central to cellular mechanics and influencing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Policy Analysis, 3.94/4.00 (Cumulative Gpa), 4.00/4.00 (Departmental Gpa)

Activities and Societies: Princeton Army ROTC (Cadet) - Princeton Tower Club (President) - Interclub Council (President) - Liechtenstein.

Summer Study Abroad

Studied abroad at the Chinese Language Center in Soochow University, Taiwan through the Project Global Officer program in critical.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, 4.27/4.30 (Unweighted Gpa), 5.87/4.30 (Weighted Gpa)

Activities and Societies: Class Valedictorian (#1/284); National Honor Society (Chapter President); Chinese Club (President); WMC Choir.

New Jersey Governor’S School In The Sciences