Science Research, 2026- PJAS “Bio Yarn Fishing Nets” Awarded First Award at the regional conference. Will present at the State conference in May 2026. 2025 PJAS “Can Plant-Based Oil Be Used as a Lubricant for Wind Turbines?” Awarded 1st place awards at both the regional and state level competitions. Awarded a 4-year PJAS Perseverance Award as well as the Pennsylvania Science Talent Search Outstanding Junior Award. 2025 Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair: “Can Plant-Based Oil Be Used as a Lubricant for Wind Turbines?” Awarded the Allegheny Health Department Award and a Chatham University Award. 2024 PJAS “What are the Effects of Microplastics on Freshwater Ecosystems?” Awarded 1st place awards at both the regional and state level competitions. 2023 PJAS “Does Lettuce Grow Better in Soil or Aquaponics?” Awarded 1st place awards at the regional and 2nd place at state- level competition. Awarded the Phipps Conservancy Botany Award. – 4 Years

Carson Scholar Award, 5-time recognized recipient of the Carson Scholar Award – 4 Years

Chatham University Rachel Carson Healthy Planet Awardee, Awardee – 1 Year

Seton Hill University Women in Science Awardee, Awardee – 1 Year

Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Awardee, Awardee – 1 Year

St Joseph High School Volleyball, Captain – 4 Years

Outreach Club, President – 4 Years

Musical Theatre, Member – 4 Years

Student Council, Secretary – 3 Years

Spartan Leader, Student Ambassador – 4 Years

Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 160 + hours. I assist with the library’s children’s programs including Magic Tree House, Storybook Art, and Lego Builder, where I lead activities and engage with children ages 5–10. This involvement led to my selection for the library’s Teen Advisory Board, where I help plan pre-teen and teen programs that promote participation and community engagement. – 4 Years

MQA Drama Dept. Stage Manager, In 2024 and 2025, I returned to my middle school as a stage manager to support and organize their theater productions. This role strengthened my leadership skills and taught me how to communicate with and direct school‑age children, an experience that has directly supported my work as a summer counselor. – 2 Years

Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium Green Teen Member, This program focuses on animal care support, conservation, and the promotion of environmental stewardship. Through this initiative, we have partnered with Allegheny County Parks to help remove invasive foliage, and this spring, we look forward to returning to these sites to replant healthy, regionally native species. – 1 Year

Guardian Angels Parish Volunteer, Member – 4 Years

Scouting America-Camp Guyasuta, Camp Counselor – 1 Year