U.S. Department of State, U.S. Youth Ambassador to Ecuador –– One of 12 U.S. high school students selected nationwide for the U.S. Youth Ambassadors Program, a fully funded leadership exchange sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Received a full scholarship to travel to Ecuador for a two-week diplomacy and service program focused on cultural exchange, civic engagement, and youth leadership., U.S. Youth Ambassador to Ecuador – 1 Year

Luminari Pittsburgh, Luminari Award Scholar –– Winner of the Annual Diplomacy Essay Contest; awarded full scholarship to the “I Want to Be an Ambassador!” program in Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh, focused on leadership, diplomacy, and civic engagement., Luminari Award Scholar – 1 Year

National History Day, 3× Regional 1st Place Winner; 3x State Qualifier; 4th Place State Winner – 3 Years

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, Award Winner: 2 Gold Keys; Multiple Silver Keys – 3 Years

Global Studies Certificate Candidate –– Pursuing interdisciplinary coursework in global issues, international relations, and cultural studies., Global Studies Certificate Candidate – 3 Years

Pennsylvania Board of Education, Student Representative –– Selected through a competitive statewide process to serve as the student representative for Pennsylvania’s 1.7 million K–12 students before the Board of Education, elevating student perspectives in state education policy discussions and advancing recommendations on issues affecting students statewide. Developed and lead a statewide initiative highlighting diverse postsecondary pathways and sharing stories of first-generation, rural, and low-income students who overcame barriers to pursue college, careers, and other opportunities., Student Representative to the Pennsylvania Board of Education – 2 Years

Students for Education in Pennsylvania (SEPA), Co-Director –– Lead a statewide coalition of 160+ students from 65+ school districts to engage in education policy and advocacy. Design and facilitate monthly forums empowering students to analyze and discuss statewide education issues. Organized a statewide School Board Representative & Advocacy Training in partnership with the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, serving 60+ student leaders. Coordinate government engagement events connecting Pennsylvania State Representatives with 70+ students. Direct communications strategy and social media outreach to expand participation and visibility., President – 2 Years

Mount Lebanon School Board, Student Representative –– Represent the 5,400 K-12 Mt. Lebanon students before the district’s Board of Education. Selected through a competitive process, I deliver monthly student reports and policy recommendations. Co-authored a proposal to increase student awareness of the district’s available mental health services, improving access to support during the school day., Student Representative – 2 Years

Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils (PASC), Executive Board Member and Co-chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and the Governmental Relations Committee –– Lead statewide DEI workshops, deliver speeches on inclusive schools to hundreds of PA students and advisors, and created a DEI guide now used by 500+ schools across Pennsylvania. Connect student councils with the state government, presenting youth policy workshops and advocating for student voices. Previously served as Region B Representative, supporting 120+ schools across Allegheny, Washington, and Greene counties, helping organize a regional conference for 300+ students and managing communications and membership outreach., Executive Board Member and Co-chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and the Governmental Relations Committee – 3 Years

Global Cultures Club (Mt. Lebanon High School), Co-Founder and President –– Founded and lead a cultural awareness organization with 45+ members, designing schoolwide programs that reach 200+ students and staff, including an Immigration Speaker Series featuring a federal judge and community leaders. Programs inspired districtwide teacher training and motivated students to engage in service initiatives and grassroots efforts., President – 3 Years

Latino Community Center (LCC), SOMOS Program, Volunteer Tutor –– Volunteer weekly as a tutor for immigrant elementary and middle school students, using my trilingual skills in Spanish, Portuguese, and English to support academic learning and English as a Second Language (ESL). Contributed 100+ service hours supporting 40+ students and led a school supplies fundraiser collecting 400+ items for LCC afterschool programs benefiting 125 children. Honored as “Volunteer of the Month” in February 2026., Volunteer Tutor – 3 Years

Mt. Lebanon International Parents Group, Volunteer –– Volunteer with the Mt. Lebanon International Parents Group, supporting immigrant and refugee families as they navigate the U.S. school system. Lead cultural, craft, and academic activities for K–8 students—engaging and mentoring them while parents meet with advisors. Contributed 30+ service hours supporting more than 30 families., Volunteer – 3 Years