Awards & Recognition
Doing work
that matters.
A record of research, advocacy, and creative work — built on the belief that students have something real to contribute to the problems that matter most.
OUP
Published — Oxford University Press
4,500+
GSA Conference Attendees
3×
National Latin Exam Summa Cum Laude
Featured Achievement
Peer-Reviewed Publication
“The Melody Project: A Music-Based Intervention to Reduce Loneliness and Foster Belonging in Assisted Living”
Innovation in Aging · Oxford University Press · 2025
First author on a peer-reviewed paper presenting The Melody Project’s intergenerational programming as a scalable intervention for loneliness and social isolation in assisted living — presented at the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting to 4,500+ researchers and policymakers.
Journal
Innovation in Aging
Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press
Role
First Author & Presenter
Venue
GSA Annual Scientific Meeting
Boston, MA · 4,500+ attendees
Boston, MA · 4,500+ attendees
Year
2025
Awards & Honors
Music
Carnegie Hall — 2nd Place, Elite Music Competition
Performed at Weill Recital Hall as a top finisher in the Elite Music Competition’s age and instrument category.
2024
Academic Excellence
Summa Cum Laude — National Latin Exam
Highest possible recognition on the National Latin Exam — awarded three consecutive years for excellence in Latin language and Roman history.
2023 · 2024 · 2025
Writing
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards — Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention in Critical Essay category from one of the most prestigious recognition programs for creative teens in the country.
2026
Service
Presidential Volunteer Service Award — Gold Medal
Earned 100+ volunteer hours as a high school freshman through New York Cares, qualifying for the Gold Medal level of the PVSA.
2025
Policy Fellowship
Outstanding Capstone — Institute for Youth in Policy
Selected from a <9% acceptance cohort; awarded Outstanding Capstone for a policy brief on loneliness protection gaps in aging policy.
2026
The Important Stuff
Buttercream Certification — New York Cake Academy
Awarded for excellence and dedication in the art of cake decorating. Arguably one of the most important credentials on this page.
2025
Presentations & Publications
01
Peer-Reviewed Publication
The Melody Project: A Music-Based Intervention to Reduce Loneliness and Foster Belonging in Assisted Living
02
Conference Presentation
GSA Annual Scientific Meeting — Boston, MA
03
Research Paper
Reduced…Indicates a Potential Mechanism Influencing…in Neurodegeneration
04
Published Writing
Building Care Beyond the Clinic · Intergenerational Relationships and Social Interaction
05
Policy Brief
Building Care Beyond the Clinic: Integrating Connection Into Healthy Aging
06
Student Delegate
NAIS Close Up Conference — Financial Literacy & Welfare Education
Featured In
UCSF Edgerunners Podcast
Podcast Feature
Featured for The Melody Project’s innovative approach to aging and community care.
ASA Generations Now
Published Articles
Contributing writer for the American Society on Aging’s flagship publication.
WIT Magazine
Magazine Feature
Featured for leadership and impact through The Melody Project nonprofit.
GirlTalkHQ
Feature Story
Profiled for work at the intersection of music, neuroscience, and social impact.