March for Our Lives
Student Ambassador
March 2018
I worked with the March for our Lives Lodging Moms to assemble and distribute snack bags to out of town marchers. This was my third march, and probably the most important one given that gun violence is one of the most important issues facing my generation. I wanted to support other students by participating in the effort. After the rally, we distributed more than 300 bags at RFK Stadium to marchers as they headed out of town.
Smithsonian Zoo
Senior Teen Volunteer
July-August 2018
I was a camp aide for four weeks at the Safari Zoo Camp. I assisted camp counselors by herding small humans, aged 4-9, through various zoo activities and classes. Responsibilities included classroom set up and clean up. I loved explaining taxonomy and, of course, making small origami animals to keep the kids engaged.
Foal Watch
Virgina Tech Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center
Spring 2018
On-call volunteer to assist veterinarians with high-risk mare births. My participation was through the Arlington Veterinary Science program. I attended the training class at the Center and was one of the weekend volunteers for 4-hour shifts as-needed.
Cultural DC Gala
Student Artist
2015
CulturalDC is a not-for-profit organization in DC that supports emerging artists by providing arts space and programs. For their 2015 Gala, I was asked to create origami centerpieces. Borrowing from the motif of flowers, I created 50 original pieces that were displayed on the tables during the event.