MadHatter Knits, San Diego Chapter

Founder, California President

Founded the San Diego chapter of this global volunteer organization, which donates handmade beanies to babies in need, and grew into the role of California President.

Leading statewide outreach and partnerships with hospitals and companies, and hosting workshops at schools, libraries, and senior centers, helped contribute more than 3,000 beanies.

UCSD Advanced Research Experience (ARE)

Research participant, San Diego Supercomputer Center

Studied AI, machine learning, and data science with UCSD faculty in a summer research program at the San Diego Supercomputer Center.

Analyzed datasets in Excel with peers and presented findings in a research poster, learning to turn raw data into clear conclusions.

Healthcare Finance

Finance operations support

Organized and verified billing and claims data in Excel to support accurate reimbursement.

Learned how documentation quality drives payment outcomes, sparking my interest in healthcare operations and finance.

Future Problem Solving Program International

Team member, 6th place worldwide

Researched a global issue with my team, defined the core problem, evaluated solutions against measurable criteria, and built a detailed action plan.

Placed 6th worldwide at the International Conference.

DECA

State Conference competitor, three years

Competed at the State Conference three years in a row in events requiring rapid analysis and persuasive presentation.

Each year built a stronger command of finance and marketing and more confidence under pressure.

Club Treasurer and District Equity Summit

Treasurer, Vice President

Managed club funds as Treasurer, then stepped up as Vice President to co-lead our district's Equity Summit.

Coordinated outreach, logistics, speakers, and programming for more than 200 students.

UCSD Youth Advancement Collective

Youth representative

Brought student perspectives into UC San Diego community health programs.

Supported outreach, access, mentoring, and wellness initiatives so programs reflected the needs of the young people they serve.

UCSD EDGE

Participant

Built technical and business skills through workshops, mentorship, and collaborative projects in UCSD's program for high school girls in engineering.

Grew in teamwork and learned to apply mentor guidance to real projects.

L.I.F.E. Advisory

Advisory leader, five years

Planned school events and peer outreach on mental health awareness and open dialogue.

Built peer trust over five years and helped make the conversation at school more open.

Varsity Badminton

Varsity player

Balanced varsity training, matches, and academics.

Built the discipline, teamwork, and resilience to compete at a high level each season.