“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.”
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
PHILLIPS ANDOVER CLUSTER OLYMPICS
Founder & Event Organizer
Phillips Academy Andover
In 2024, I created Cluster Olympics – the first-ever student dorm orientation program – culminating in a night of competition and unity that kicks off each new school year. The Olympics features team-bonding events for more than 1,200 students and faculty over multiple days, fostering connections within small dorm-based communities and school-wide.
Through coordination with student and faculty leaders, I delegated leadership roles, planned meals and games, secured technology resources, and coordinated team gear. The 2024 games inspired the launch of a Winter Olympics edition and an improved 2025 event, which was lauded as a success. The Olympics have now become a beloved Phillips Academy annual tradition.
Community Leader & Event Organizer, Abbot & Andover at 50 YEARS
In 2024, I co-led the planning of a career-themed faculty and alumni brunch celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1973 merger between Abbot, the all-girls school, with Phillips Academy Andover, the all-boys school.
As part of the event, I moderated a panel with Abbot Academy alumnae on their educational experiences and careers. I also presented original research on how the school’s history and female-centered traditions can inform a stronger, more inclusive, co-educational culture today.
Phillips Academy Tour Guide Ambassador
As a school ambassador, I was chosen to lead large groups of prospective students and families in weekly Phillips Academy tours, which I have been giving for four years. I researched attendees' backgrounds and personalized campus tours and presentations to engage their interests while providing tailored information about the campus and culture.
PHILLIPS ACADEMY Student alumni CLASS AGENT
As a school leader, I was elected to serve as a Class of 2026 Agent to facilitate closer relationships with alumni and plan and execute fundraising and outreach programs for the next 5 years, liaising with the Office of Academy Resources. As a student, I was selected to a small group of representatives leading alumni engagement through bi-monthly school webinars and major events like Trustees Weekend and serving on the Senior Class Gift Team to plan and execute fundraising programs.
Phillips Academy Student Leader:
Dorm Prefect
As an 11th grader, I was selected to co-prefect my dorm, supporting 16 younger students as they adjusted to rigorous boarding school life and navigate challenges. I also served as an EBI (Equity Balance and Inclusion) Upper, helping guide 9th graders in classes that foster community values. Both roles included ongoing leadership training.
Camp Lohikan
Counselor Program
Over nine summers as a camper and staff member at Camp Lohikan in upstate Pennsylvania, I built strong skills in collaboration, communication, and leadership.
As a counselor and activity supervisor, I led outdoor adventure and soccer programs, managed safety for rock climbing, zip-lining, and high ropes, and guided campers of all ages. I was also chosen to lead an all-camp team of 130+ in an Olympics-style competition, a role reserved for leaders who excel at keeping
energy and morale high.
