CV/BIO
EDUCATION
Horace Mann School, Bronx, NY, Class of 2025
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania Wharton, Future of The Business World Program, Summer 2024
NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Future Dramatic Writers Program, Winter-Spring 2023
The Kenyon Review, Creative Writing Program, Writing Across Worlds, Winter 2023
Duke University, Pre-college Program, Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Spring 2023
Fashion Institute of Technology, Precollege, Designing A Fashion Mini Collection, Summer 2023
Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (LIM), Fashion + Lifestyle Business Startup, Summer 2023
Kelley School of Business, Women's Leadership Institute, Spring 2023
Iowa Young Writers Studio, Creating Writing Program, Winter-Spring 2023
Georgetown University, Pre-College Summer Program, Hoya Summer, Creative Writing, Summer 2022
The School of The New York Times, Summer Academy, Creative Writing, Summer 2022
Brown University, Pre-College, Environmental Leadership Lab: Florida Keys, Summer 2022
Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (LIM), Fashion Media: Making a digital magazine, Summer 2022
Rhode Island School of Design, Continuing Education, Trend Spotting and Fashion Forecasting, Winter 2021
Fashion Institute of Technology, Pre-College, Introduction to Fashion Design Art, Fall 2021
HONORS & AWARDS
Horace Mann School | Alexander Capelluto Award | June 2024
University of Chicago | Book Award | June 2024
Newark School of Arts | Certificate of Service | Oct 2023
New Jersey Association of Teachers of Japanese Award | Jan 2024
IN-SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULARS;
Community Council
Co-Chair(12)/Secretary(11)/Grade Representative(10-12) September 2022-June 2025
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Serve as leader of Horace Mann Community Council by directing ~30 student representatives from all four grade levels to coordinate school-wide and grade-specific initiatives on student mental health, school pride, and engagement with the Bronx community
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Held meetings with school administration to represent student needs, such as funding for online study tools and accommodative policies for testing schedules
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Organized charity concerts, tournaments, scavenger hunts, and access to creative expression during stressful periods of the school year
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Produced and edited videos for Black History Month and Thanksgiving appreciation showcased in school-wide assemblies
Middle Division Mentoring Program
Middle School Mentor August 2022 - June 2025
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Served as a high school mentor to 10 Horace Mann middle school students over the course of 3 years
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Led 15-minute advisory periods every week by facilitating discussions on social or academic issues
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Supported two advisory groups of ~20 middle school students at Horace Mann’s off-campus campus in Connecticut, John Dorr Nature Laboratory, in activities and getting to know the middle school climate.
Orientation Peer Leadership Program
Orientation Peer Leader September 2023 - June 2025
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Lead incoming freshman in a 45-minute class called Horace Mann Orientation every week for a semester.
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Teach topics about discrimination, study habits, opportunities in high school, and mental health.
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Coordinate with co-peer leader as well as teacher advisor to support students in an effective way
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Transformed HMO curriculum by working closely with the program head and offering insight through my analyses of students’ attention and interest.
Student Ambassador Program
Student Ambassador August 2022 - June 2025
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Provide prospective Horace Mann students and their families comprehensive tours, delivering insightful information about campus facilities, programs, and student life.
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Represent Horace Mann’s values by thoughtfully answering questions, addressing concerns, and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Ready2Wear, Fashion Club
Founder, Co-President, & Editor-In-Chief September 2022 - June 2025
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Pioneered and currently head student fashion magazine featuring 5 disciplines: sewing, modeling, photography, design, and writing.
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Built club from the ground-up by recruiting ~30 students from diverse artistic backgrounds and became the first highschool club to collaborate with Bloomingdales in the company’s history
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Direct photoshoots by training photographers, delegating unique roles, and organizing call sheets
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Format the magazine cover and content in Adobe InDesign yearly, producing 100 copies each semester
The Record, School Newspaper
Head of Design (12)/Design Editor (11) May 2023- June 2025
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Design and oversee the layout of The Record, Horace Mann School’s award-winning weekly student newspaper
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Mastered Adobe InDesign to create engaging and cohesive layouts that enhance the readability and aesthetic appeal of the publication.
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Collaborate closely with writers, editors, and photographers to ensure a seamless integration of text and visuals.
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Attend weekly “Press Nights” on Thursday nights, working until 9PM to hit deadlines.
The Manntra, Self Care Magazine
Co-Editor-in-Chief (12)/Design Editor (11)/Staff Writer (9-10) September 2021 - June 2025
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Oversee the editorial process of The Manntra, a self care magazine featuring 6 sections: Health@HM, Mental Health, Manntra Eats, Fitness and Sports, Self-Care, and Fashion.
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Collaborate directly with writers to create a cohesive editorial voice and vision.
OUTSIDE-OF-SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULARS:
President & Founding Member, My2Cents Organization September 2022 - Present
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Created initiatives to increase access to female sanitary products to communities in need
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Collaborated with and leads 15 other high school students from other areas to increase impact
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Reached out to public spaces to organize a workshop that includes learning to make a reusable pad
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Raised awareness about the importance of access to female sanitary products along with preserving our environment through sustainability
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Organized donations of pads for women’s shelters
Civic Fellow, Next Gen Politics September 2023- Present
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Driving a productive, inclusive, and informed political culture in the US
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Having civic-based discussions about current events and issues
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Creating civic-based initiatives to better political climate in the US
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See the media literacy curriculum I formed with Rantt Media Founder Ahmed Baba here.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Jewelry Assistant Manager, Mason & Books, New York, NY June - September 2024
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Assisted founder and president of Mason & Books
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Production of sales spreadsheets, shipping, operational help, social media, website updates.
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Help facilitate Paris Fashion Week materials
Intern, Talbots Public Relations Department, New York, NY June - September 2024
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Participated in one-week shadowship program under PR heads.
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Assisted PR team with tracking samples, organizing PR closet, and celebrity/influencer mailings.
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Conducted influencer and industry research
Intern, Art Mora Gallery, Ridgefield Park, NJ July - September 2023
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Helped organize incoming exhibitions
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Assisted in displaying artworks throughout the gallery
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Greeted and encouraged potential visitors
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Basic upkeep of the gallery
Sales Associate, Kiky Jewelers, Fort Lee, NJ April - July 2022
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Conversed with customers about products and persuaded them to purchase
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Organized products into display cases
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Created new designs for display cases
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Designed a website for the brand
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Kept the instagram active with new posts of products, mostly watches
Cashier, Mitsuwa Bakery, Edgewater, NJ, September 2021
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Managed stock and counted different products to keep track
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Organized orders for cakes and bakery goods weeks in ahead
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Learned to manage the technology for checking out products
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Helped recommend different goods and sold new products that bakers invented
Intern/Store Assistant, H Mart Superstore, Little Ferry, NJ August ‐ November 2021
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Counted products to keep popular items in stock
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Ensured no customers left the property without paying
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Offered sales through promotions
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Greeted and welcomed new guests