Leadership & Community

Guiding communities, inspiring teams, and creating meaningful impact through service and initiative.

My Leadership Approach

I believe leadership is rooted in service — lifting others, building inclusive communities, and turning ideas into action. Whether in science, music, or student life, I strive to lead with empathy, collaboration, and commitment.

Leadership Roles

Guiding communities, inspiring peers, and turning ideas into action

Founder & President

Established the school’s first dedicated research community, mentoring peers, and supporting independent scientific inquiry. Organized workshops, lab sessions, and guest lectures.

Lead Organizer

Initiated and organized the school’s inaugural Science Fair, helping students showcase innovative research projects and promoting a culture of curiosity and discovery.

Head Music Prefect

Leads musical ensembles, coordinates performances, and fosters a creative community where students can express themselves and grow artistically.

Editor-in-Chief

Leads The Circle Voice, the school’s largest student publication, overseeing article development, supporting junior writers, and upholding high editorial standards.

Editor

Edits scholarly Latin submissions, promotes classical studies, and maintains the journal’s academic quality.

Club Head

Leads discussions on language structure, organizes competitions, and inspires students to explore the science of human communication.

Club Head

Guides student-led coding projects, teaches programming fundamentals, and cultivates an environment for innovation and problem-solving.

Founder

Manages a youth music group performing across hospitals and senior centers, using music to bring comfort and connection to communities.

Captain

Captains the school’s varsity swimming team.

Board Member

Serves on the Groton Community Engagement Board.

Curriculum Designer & Instructor

Designed an “Introduction to AI” course curriculum and teaches middle and high school students the basics of AI.

Committee Member

Serves on a faculty-led committee with student representatives that studies how technology is used in the classroom and recommends ways to use it more effectively for academics.

Teaching Introduction to AI

What My Leadership Has Achieved

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