EDUCATION
Stanford University B.A. Candidate, Economics
Activities: Stanford Democrats (Executive Board), Stanford Students in Entertainment (Core Team), BASES, The Stanford Daily, Flying Horse Films, The Stanford Fleet Street Singers, Stanford in Government
Mercer Island High School Valedictorian, 4.0 GPA (unweighted), AP Scholar with Distinction | Sep 2021-Jun 2025
Activities: No Place for Hate (President), The Islander (Digital Editor), Drama Club (President), Improv Club (Co-President), National Speech & Debate Association Honor Society (Distinction)
EXPERIENCE
Researcher Stanford Entertainment Lab | Sep 2025–Present
Explore technological advancements in the media industry, with focus on AI integration and distribution platforms.
Production Manager The Nitery Experimental Theater (NExT) | Oct 2025–Present
Collaborate with PhD candidates to run Stanford University's only student theater group with a dedicated facility.
Creative Consultant Gemini Theatricals | Jan 2024–Present
Consult on marketing strategy for Tony Award-winning theater/film producer.
Communications Director Dr. Julie Hsieh for Mercer Island City Council | Jul 2025–Sep 2025
Conducted campaign research and crafted speeches, newsletter, ballot statement, video content.
Teen Editorial Staff TeenTix | Aug 2022–Jun 2025
Newsroom Writer TeenTix | Sep 2020–Jul 2022
Directed editorial operations, 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 production company. Developed $30k+ budget, managed 100+ youth/adults, created and scaled innovative mentorship programs.
Youth Engagement Contributor The New York Times | Aug 2024–Dec 2024
Worked with Headway staff to support content development during the 2024 presidential election, providing insights on teen political participation.
Summer Independent Program Director Village Theatre | Jan 2024–Aug 2024
Led 60+ high school and college students in professionally mentored program.
Teen Journalism Fellow 70 Faces Media | Jan 2024–May 2024
Published national award-winning journalistic writing with the support of industry professionals.
Seattle People’s Fellow Participatory Budgeting Project | Aug 2022–Nov 2023
Engaged community stakeholders and worked with city government to allocate $27 million in public spending.
Board Member Young Americans’ Theatre Company | Dec 2022–Aug 2023
Served on season planning committee, co-authored updated bylaws.
Producing and Engagement Intern The 5th Avenue Theatre | Feb 2022–Jun 2022
Produced new musicals at Seattle’s largest theater, forged mutually beneficial partnerships with local organizations.
Speaking Engagements: A Conversation with Tom Hanks, An Evening with Pete Souza (Seattle Arts & Lectures); Arts Leadership Symposium (Seattle University); What Streams May Come (National Film Festival for Talented Youth)
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