Education

Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) (2016-2020)

SAT: 1510

University of Florida (2020-2024)

Major: Food Science, Minor: Deaf and Hearing Sciences

GPA: 3.97

Research Experience

How does Palaemonetes vulgaris react to simulated bioluminescence of colors on the visible light spectrum? (50+ hours)

2016 - 2017

The Effects on Palaemonetes vulgaris When Exposed to Anthropogenic Sounds (50+ hours)

2017 - 2018

The Potential of Real Leaves Compared to Synthetic Leaves in Macroinvertebrate Collection

2018

Avian Diversity at the Lighthouse Center Waretown

2018

Crabbing Responsibly at Barnegat Bay (100+ hours)

●Team lead researcher working alongside the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

2019 - 2020

Recognitions and Awards

Girl Scout Gold Award - Raising Empowered Women (100+ hours)

●Developing and hosted a self-defense workshop, authored free self-defense resources, and

donated them along with needed supplies to local women’s shelters

2018 - 2019

Joint Legislative Resolution and Citation Awarded by the Senate and General Assembly of NJ

Commended National Merit Scholar

2019

Honorable mention received in Zoology for independent research

2017, 2018

Proficiencies: Spanish language, Hedonistic Sensory and Sensory Experience scale trained, statistical analysis, digital formatting, Java, Python, piano playing

Extracurricular Activities

Director of Literacy for Health Education Literacy Organization (HELO)

2020 - Present

Service Delegate for Junior Panhellenic Council at the University of Florida

2020

Jersey River Runners Canoe Team: Team Captain

2016 - 2020

Key Club: Board Member of the Committee of Mental Health Awareness

2016 - 2020

National Honors Society (NHS) President

2019 - 2020

Human Rights Club: Helped start and lead the Human Rights Club at MATES

2018 - 2020

Work Experience

Sensory Analyst at University of Florida Food Science Laboratory

2020 - Present

The Artisan Cafe Manager

2019 - 2020

Kings Wok Chinese Restaurant

2017 - 2019

Amity Acres Girl Scout Camp Counselor (40+ hours/week)

●Led young girls through engaging programs and events

2018 (seasonal)

Volunteer Experience

Girl Scouts of America (150+ hours)

2006 - Present

St. Theresa’s Active Youth (STAY) (100+ hours)

●Volunteered at soup kitchens, food collections, and mission trips

2015 - 2018

Relay for Life: coordinated the MATES Relay Team (2019)

●Raises thousands of dollars for cancer research

2016 - 2020

Tutoring

●Mentoring students in Math, English, and Chemistry

2018 - 2020

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