My Activities
MadHatter Knits, San Diego Chapter
Founder, California President
MadHatter Knits is a global volunteer organization that donates handmade beanies to babies in need.
I founded its San Diego chapter and built it from the ground up, then expanded my role to California President, where I lead statewide outreach and cultivate partnerships with hospitals and companies.
By hosting workshops at schools, libraries, and senior centers, our chapter has engaged volunteers across generations and helped contribute more than 3,000 beanies to the organization's global effort.
UCSD Advanced Research Experience (ARE)
Research participant, San Diego Supercomputer Center
ARE is a UC San Diego summer research program, hosted by the San Diego Supercomputer Center, where high school students study AI and machine learning, data science, and other STEM fields with UCSD faculty.
I applied quantitative analysis to real datasets in Excel, collaborated with peers on group research projects, and synthesized my findings into a research poster presented to mentors and peers.
The experience sharpened my ability to turn technical analysis into clear conclusions and deepened my interest in applying AI and data science to health and finance.
Healthcare Finance
Finance operations support
Healthcare finance connects patient care to revenue through accurate billing, claims, and documentation.
I organized and verified billing and claims data in Excel, supporting the accuracy of the information behind reimbursement decisions.
The work showed me how documentation quality directly influences payment outcomes and reinforced my interest in the intersection of healthcare operations and finance.
Future Problem Solving Program International
Team member, 6th place worldwide
FPSPI teaches students a structured six step process for analyzing complex future issues and building actionable plans.
As part of a team, I researched global issues, defined an underlying problem, evaluated competing solutions against measurable criteria, and helped develop a detailed action plan.
Our work earned 6th place worldwide at the International Conference hosted in Indiana University, IN, a result that reflects sustained preparation and close collaboration.
DECA
State Conference competitor, three years
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.
Across three State Conferences, I competed in business events that required rapid analysis, structured decision making, and persuasive presentation.
Workshops and case studies deepened my understanding of finance and marketing and built my confidence communicating ideas under pressure.
Club Treasurer and District Equity Summit
Treasurer, Vice President
As Treasurer, I managed club funds and budgeting, taking responsibility for how resources supported programming.
As Vice President, I co-led our district's Equity Summit for more than 200 students, coordinating outreach, logistics, speakers, and programming.
The summit brought students together around equity and showed me how careful financial and operational planning turns into meaningful programs.
UCSD Youth Advancement Collective
Youth representative
The Youth Advancement Collective, formerly the Youth Advisory Council, gives young people a role in designing and leading community health initiatives at UC San Diego.
As a youth representative, I brought student perspectives into outreach, healthcare access, mentoring, and wellness programming so that initiatives reflected the needs of the young people they serve.
I also advocated for students and supported efforts to connect them with health resources.
UCSD EDGE Workshops
Participant
EDGE (Empowerment and Development for Girls in Engineering) is a year-long UC San Diego mentorship program that introduces high school girls to STEM fields.
Through workshops, mentorship, and collaborative projects, I developed technical and business skills while learning to work effectively in a team and draw on guidance from mentors.
L.I.F.E. Advisory
Leader, 5 years
For five years, I served as an advisory leader, planning school events and peer outreach that promote mental health awareness, support, and open dialogue.
Sustained involvement allowed me to build trust with peers and contribute to a more open conversation about mental health at school.
Varsity Badminton
Varsity player
As a varsity athlete, I balanced intensive training, matches, and academics.
Each season built the discipline, teamwork, and resilience needed to compete at a high level.