Biography
I am an athlete, visual artist, and maker. My long-term passion for the outdoors has inspired me as a photographer and filmmaker. It has also fueled my interest in coaching, work, and design. I am an avid mountain biker and snowboarder. As a skilled sportsperson, I have worked as a camp counselor for surfing and mountain biking camps. I have more than ten years of experience working with metal and wood tools in machine shops, and, as a competent bike mechanic, I have been employed by an electric bike shop. I crave adventure and have traveled globally with my family and for academic programs. In the future, I look forward to building upon my experience to learn professional skills that deepen my life-long love of nature.
Education
Proctor Academy/2020-present
The New Village School/2016-2020
Work Experience
Highland Mountain Biking Camp/August 2023
Counselor-in-Training and Marketing Specialist
Learned to be a good leader and coach riders to a moderate level of biking. Filmed a promotional video featured on Highland’s Instagram account.
The New Wheel/July-August 2022
Bicycle Mechanic and Distribution Assistant
Employee of the Bay Area’s most successful electric bike business: organizing parts, building bikes, and delivering them to four regional stores.
San Francisco State University’s Estuary & Ocean Science Center/May 2022
San Francisco Bay Living Shoreline Fabricator
Facilitated community reef-building workshops, engaging the public in assembling molds, pouring substrate, and installing reef systems in the Bay.
Mt. Tam Bikes Camp/June 2021
Counselor-in-Training
Assisted head counselors in coaching kids (ages 8-12) to learn to ride mountain bikes.
Bolinas Surf School/July 2021
Counselor-in-Training
Coached first-time surfers (ages 6-12) on how to catch their first waves and find a passion for the sport.
Robin Hood Adventures Surf School/Spring 2021
Counselor-in-Training
Assisted head coach in after-school surf club.
Film/Photography
Momentum: Exposure Film + Photography Camp, Whistler BC
I studied the technical and creative aspects of action sports filmmaking in Whistler, Canada, with Jeff Schmuck, Editor of Forecast Magazine.
Highland Mountain Biking Promotional Video
I filmed a promotional video documenting riders at Highland Mountain Biking Park, which was featured on their social media channels.
Spring 2023 Art Exhibit
I exhibited a portfolio of my photographs in the student art exhibit and received the honor of being selected to hang two prints in the show.
Athletics
Proctor Academy Mountain Biking Team/2020-24
Ranked Mountain Biker
Participate in one of the largest and most competitive teams in the Northern New England High School MTB league. Raced in category "B" level. Placed 3rd in XC, 4th and 5th in the Enduro Race category.
Proctor Freeride Snowboarding Team/2020-24
Ranked Snowboarder
I compete in the Lakes Regional School League, USSA, USASA, and Competitions as part of the Proctor Snowboarding Team. I won the Most Improved Award.
Planet Granite: Youth Climbing Team/2017-2020
Team Member
I participated in the Planet Granite Youth Climbing Team, becoming skilled at advanced rock climbing grades.
Sausalito Youth Sailing Team/2016-2020
Team Member
I raced as an Intermediate-Advanced sailor in Tera, CFJ, Opti and 420 boats.
Wilderness Skills
Kroka Expeditions, Keene, NH/2014-2019
Two-week summer/winter expeditions
Trackers Bay, Berkeley, CA/2014-2019
Mariners, Rangers, Wilders Apprenticeships programs learning outdoor leadership skills, fishing, foraging, archery, and wilderness survival
Headwaters Outdoor School, Mount Shasta, CA/2018
Boy’s Rites of Passage
Vilda, Fairfax,CA/2017, 2019-2020
Camping & Skills Series
Year-long Rite of Passage for Boys /2019-2020
Academic Travel
Japan/2018
6th grade three-week school trip to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Saikade.
Europe/2019
7th grade three-week school trip to Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Greece, Italy, and England
Costa Rica/2022
Sophomore year semester in Monteverde
Spain/2024
Senior year semester in Segovia