Conducted neuro-oncology research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center; named a National JSHS finalist, presented at the international SNO/ASCO CNS metastases conference, and co-authored a peer-reviewed publication in Neuro-Oncology Advances
Served as concertmaster of a school orchestra program of several hundred students; four-year Nebraska All-State musician and 2023 associate concertmaster of the All-State Orchestra
Performed chamber music through the Omaha Conservatory of Music as a Rembrandt Chamber Competition finalist; member of the Frontier Strings touring ensemble, Nebraska MTNA participant, and 2024 Nebraska Young Artist Award recipient ($1,000 scholarship)
Captained school debate team for 2 years; competed in debate and earned team awards.
Played varsity tennis in grades 10-12 after competing on junior varsity as a freshman
Founded musixpress, a free service that connects students to scheduled music lessons - a music-lesson 'hotline' expanding access to instruction
Mentored a class of freshmen weekly through the school's Mustang Mentor advisement program
Served as secretary of the Psychology Club, organizing card-making outreach sent to psychiatric hospitals
Volunteered at the Nebraska Chinese Association Lunar New Year Festival, performing traditional Chinese dance
Volunteered in the gift shop at Methodist Women's Hospital, supporting patients, families, and staff