About
I am a rising senior at Harvard College studying statistics and mathematics. I am also passionate about creative writing, branding, and strategy. Both quantitative and qualitative thinking are deeply powerful, and it is my mission to combine both approaches in all my pursuits.
Currently, I’m an intern at Virtu Financial doing quant research. Additionally, I am a junior counselor for SPARC, a summer camp for talented high school STEM students, and a cohort leader for Rewriting the Code, a national organization empowering women in tech. I also write literary fiction and run my own college coaching business, which you can find here.
Work With Me
I have discovered how to strategically approach the college application process and create authentic narratives that colleges notice and love.
It’s not simply about having the grades or extra-curriculars. It’s about telling a compelling story that showcases who you are and what makes you unique.
With my approach, I can help you find that narrative and communicate it throughout all aspects of the application process —essays, recommendation letters, interviews, and more. Learn more about what I offer here.
Other Activities
Here’s what else I’ve been involved in:
- Fundraised over $3000 for members of the Cambridge homeless community to keep warm during the winters
- Written fiction pieces featured in The Wave’s Quaranzine and Harvard’s The Word
- Researched math combinatorics at the University of Minnesota REU Program, submitted for publication in June 2020 (Arxiv Link)
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