Resume

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EDUCATION

Stanford University 4.03 GPA | 2025-Present

B.S. Candidate, Economics

Emphasis on microeconomic theory and market design. Directed Reading with Mark Duggan. On track to graduate in three years.

Mercer Island High School 4.0 GPA (UW) | 2021-2025

Valedictorian | AP Scholar with Distinction

Received college credit for coursework in physics and mathematics. 35 ACT, AP Scholar with Distinction.

CLUB LEADERSHIP

President Stanford Students in Entertainment | Jun 2026–Present

Design programs to cultivate engagement with alumni mentors and industry leaders (Amazon, Netflix, Disney). 

President The Stanford Fleet Street Singers | Jun 2026–Present

Manage Stanford’s comedy a cappella group: organize performances, book gigs, foster healthy culture. Writer/performer since 2025.

Organizer Stanford ASES | Jan 2026–Jun 2026

Connected student startups with venture capitalists, assisted coordinating global entrepreneurship conference.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Supervisor The Nitery Experimental Theater (NExT) | Sep 2026–Present

Production Manager The Nitery Experimental Theater (NExT) | Oct 2025–Aug 2026

Collaborate with PhD candidates to run Stanford University’s student theater.

Founding Writer humor.us | Feb 2026-Present

Establish humor publication in collaboration with Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Key and Peele writers.

Creative Consultant Fellow Confidential | Dec 2025–Present

Provide script coverage, feedback on story concepts and marketing materials. Inaugural cohort.

Researcher Stanford Entertainment Lab | Oct 2025–Present

Analyze technological advancements in the media industry with a focus on distribution and AI integration.

Research Assistant Bill Lane Center for the American West | Jun 2026-Sep 2026

Conducted research on the economics of space colonization; book slated for publication in 2027 (sole authorship).

Communications Director Dr. Julie Hsieh for Mercer Island City Council | Jul 2025–Sep 2025

Crafted speeches and ballot statement for successful city council campaign.

Editor TeenTix | Aug 2022–Jun 2025

Staff Writer TeenTix | Sep 2020–Jul 2022

Directed editorial operations. Coached writers, facilitated expansion across states. Published in The Seattle Times.

Producing Artistic Director Penguin Productions | Jul 2023–Mar 2025
Producing Artistic Associate Penguin Productions | Jan 2023–Jun 2023

Oversaw operations, scaled programming for 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Managed 100+ youth and adults, $35k budget.

Youth Engagement Contributor The New York Times | Aug 2024–Dec 2024

Worked with Headway staff to support content development during the 2024 presidential election.

Director Village Theatre | Jan 2024–Aug 2024

Led 60+ high school and college students in professionally mentored Summer Independent Program. 14 shows, 2k+ audience members.

Producing Intern Gemini Theatricals | Jan 2024–Jul 2024

Consulted on script development, marketing strategy for Tony Award-winning theater/film producer.

Teen Journalism Fellow 70 Faces Media | Jan 2024–May 2024

Published national award-winning journalistic writing with the support of industry professionals.

Fellow Participatory Budgeting Project | Aug 2022–Nov 2023

Spearheaded outreach strategy, worked with city government to allocate $27 million in public spending.

Producing and Engagement Intern The 5th Avenue Theatre | Feb 2022–Jun 2022 Produced new musicals at Seattle’s largest theater, developed strategic partnerships.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Michael Poryes on Writing for Television (Moderator) - Stanford University

A Conversation with Tom Hanks (Opener), An Evening with Pete Souza (Opener) - Seattle Arts & Lectures

Arts Leadership Symposium (Panelist) - Seattle University

What Streams May Come (Moderator) - National Film Festival for Talented Youth

Gala (Keynote Speaker) - Youth Theatre Northwest

Gala (Host), Coffee with the Critics (Panelist) - TeenTix