public recognition
Take a look around to see where some of my work has been recognized!
Photo with EPA Regional Director Martha Guzman and Polytechnic Manager of Environmental Sustainability Laura Fleming
President's Environmental Youth Award
Awarded the President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) by the White House Council on Environmental Quality and the US Environmental Protection Agency for implementation of sorting and composting program
Photo with Maile Plan on behalf of U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu
Certificate of Congressional Recognition
Received the Certificate of Congressional Recognition from United States Congresswoman Judy Chu for implementation of sorting and
composting program
Scholastic Art and Writing National Gold Medal Certificate
Scholastic Art & Writing National Gold Medal
Awarded Scholastic Writing National Gold Medal for poem "Save Me a Plum," which explores themes of climate grief and collective action, in addition to 3 Gold Keys & 3 Honorable Mentions for other climate poetry
Photo of feature in "As the UN turns 76, students draw inspiration from its Sustainable Development Goals"
Featured by United Nations Correspondent
Featured in a global news outlet by United Nations Correspondent Ephrem Kossaify for sorting and composting initiative in celebration of United Nations Day for pioneering implementation of sorting and composting program, click for link to article
Photo of feature in "Larry Wilson: Young people, keeping politics local, can be the change"
Featured by Pasadena Star News
Featured by Pasadena Star News Public Editor Larry Wilson in article "Larry Wilson: Young people, keeping politics local, can be the change" as a youth leader in the clean energy movement in Pasadena
Trophy for No. 2 Orator in the Nation!
Nationally Recognized Orator
No. 2 Orator in the Nation (NSDA, 2022), No. 1 in both Original Oratory and Declamation in California (CHSSA, 2022) Original Oratory National Champion and 2nd Place in Declamation at Stanford Invitational
Attorney Ranking at International MockOn Tournament of Champions
Nationally Recognized in Mock Trial
Champion of Empire International Varsity Leagues, Highest-Ranked Finalist Mock at International MockOn Tournament of Champions, 4-Time Champion of International Mock Trial Tournament, 2nd at Columbia Invitational, 3rd at Yale Invitational, won numerous Outstanding Competitor Awards (attorney + witness)