Impact
School Impact
Co-President | Model United Nations
September 2021 - Present
- Organizing and hosting Fort Lee's first Model UN Conference, FORTMUNC, scheduled for March 2024.
- Plan lessons about Parliamentary Procedure and Model UN rules.
- Host mock committees to train members.
- Manage Instagram accounts: @fortleemodelun
Co-Editor-in-Chief | The Fort Leeder - School Newspaper
October 2022 - Present
- Established a marketing platform to connect local Fort Lee businesses with students at Fort Lee High School.
- Compose articles on political issues in the Fort Lee community.
- Edited and organized over 30 articles for publishing.
- Manage Instagram accounts: @fortleeder
Co-Founder & Vice-President | Mock Trial
September 2022 - Present
- Recruiting and training new team members, therefore, expanding the team and ensuring club continuity.
- Compete in the annual Vincent J. Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition.
- Manage Instagram accounts: @fortleemocktrial
Varsity | Speech & Debate
- Plan objections and responses to oppositions.
- Develop structured arguments.
- Debated in front of classrooms filled with students and peers.
- Mentored JV members.
Community Impact
Co-Founder | Young Orators Program
August 2024
- Provided public speaking lessons to 15 kids aged 8-14.
- Engaged students through activities like mock trials, show-and-tells, and debates to help them build confidence and communication skills.
- Held sessions at the local library, and helped young learners express themselves and improve their speaking abilities.
Farmers’ Market Initiative
February 2024 - May 2024
- Chosen as one of 15 students committed to revitalizing the Farmers’ Market in Fort Lee.
- Successfully established the Farmer’s Market now takes place twice a month on Sundays, and a permanent position for the market is being constructed.
- Led vendor communications, attended meetings, and created promotional videos to support the market’s success and engagement.
Complete Streets Policy
October 2023 - January 2024
- Chosen as part of a select group of 10 students to advocate for an Open Streets Policy in Bergen County.
- Authored an amendment to the current policy; amendment is under review.
- Represented the initiative by speaking at town and county meetings.