My Interests & My Hopes For The Future
Ever since I first watched the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, I have been in love with American history. As I've dived deeper into humanities topics in high school, I have developed a fierce passion for revolutionary history, politics, philosophy, and literature. I am interested in using the study of the past to inform our approach to the climate crisis and other prevalent human rights issues. In my undergraduate education, I hope to pursue programs that offer an intersectional study of the humanities.
See how I've deepened my interest in intersectional social sciences:
(November 2024) I was a featured speaker in a session about youth climate activism where I talked about my involvement in the landmark lawsuit Genesis v. EPA and the importance of a future-focused mindset in policy.
I am one of the 18 California youths suing the US Environmental Protection Agency for their unconstitutional discounting practices that drive climate destruction. This case has proliferated my passion for constitutional, human rights, and environmental law.
Learn more about my involvement here.
American History Writing Competition - Winner
My essay submission to the Veteran's of Foreign Wars' "Voice of Democracy" Contest won 1st place at the post level and 2nd place at the district level. The essay is an analysis of contemporary America and the degree to which it aligns with the vision of the nation's founders.
Daughters of the American Revolution: Good Citizens Award and Scholarship
I was named the winner of the Good Citizen Award and Scholarship Contest for the La Jolla chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. I wrote an essay about the importance of service to the American identity.