Follow my journey through the milestones, memories, and achievements that have helped me grow over the years.
Attended NC 4-H Congress, participating in leadership programming, service projects, workshops, elections, district meetings, and statewide fellowship with 4-H'ers from across North Carolina.
Read More →Represented Union County 4-H as a recruiting delegate at Appalachian State University, participating in the Energy Expo, electric industry learning, service, fellowship, and the annual awards banquet.
Read More →Awarded a $2,000 Implementation Grant by the National 4-H Council to support project execution and community technical outreach models.
Volunteered at Union County 4-H's STEM Bytes Summer Camp (June 15–19), leading an interactive circuit-building workshop instructing youth on building simple series and parallel circuits.
A recap of how our team presented Civic Compass at the Regional level and advanced through the competition milestones.
Read More →Presented the Civic Compass platform prototype and pitch live to judges during the Regional competition phase over Zoom.
Four packed days diving into government systems and history across Washington D.C., visiting historical monuments, museums, the Capitol building, and Arlington Cemetery.
Read More →Competed alongside my team with our project, Civic Compass, officially securing the North Carolina Middle School Track II state division award and advancing to the Regional championship.
Read More →Celebrated regional milestones, club growth, and individual honors during the annual Union County 4-H achievement and recognition assembly.
Read More →Accepted into the leadership pipeline program to serve as a Union County 4-H camp counselor, learning camp operations and curriculum delivery methods.
Selected as an official state ambassador for the North Carolina 4-H Clover Crew cohort to assist with youth development programs and peer leadership initiatives.
Co-founded and kicked off development on Civic Compass, designing an AI-driven platform framework to solve critical civic awareness challenges ahead of team competition tracks.
Attended the annual South Central District winter gathering hosted by the regional 4-H teen officer board, collaborating on district-wide service initiatives.
Read More →Submitted the electric project record book for the 11-12 age division, earning the NC 4-H District Silver Award, a District Silver Medal, and a County Winner District Participation Ribbon.
Showcased my custom Arduino-powered aquarium water monitor project, Clear Water, for the second consecutive year at the county exhibition, presenting system optimizations to live audiences.
Selected as a delegate to the 78th Annual 4-H Electric Congress at UNC Wilmington, showcasing a strong interest in STEM and energy careers. Participated in hands-on workshops and the Energy Career Fair, gaining exposure to a wide range of roles and companies in the energy industry. Collaborated with peers and engaged with professionals to explore career pathways, innovations, and sustainability initiatives within the energy sector.
Presented on the topic of Self-Management for the 4-H Activity Day events, winning a Blue Ribbon at the Union County Level, a Gold Medal at the South Central District level, and a 4-H District Participation Ribbon.
Secured third place in the 2024 NC08 Congressional App Challenge competition division for engineering the application architecture of Grocery Hoppers.
Completed the electric project record book for the 11-12 division, receiving an NC 4-H District Award Gold Ribbon and a 4-H Participation Ribbon.
Collaborated and competed in the global NASA Space Apps hackathon challenge, developing the foundational blueprint and concepts for the Grocery Hoppers project solution.
Assumed leadership as the North Carolina Chapter Lead for VFF USA to manage regional projects and community programs.
Engineered and premiered the Clear Water monitoring rig, deploying integrated sensors to calculate live TDS, turbidity, and pH readings for aquatic ecosystem security.
Selected as a delegate to the 77th Electric Annual 4-H Electric Congress, recognizing commitment to exploring careers in the energy sector. Participated in hands-on workshops and industry-focused activities at Western Carolina University, including a tour of Duke Energy's hydroelectric dam. Engaged with industry professionals to gain insights into career pathways within the energy industry.
Gave a presentation on Smart Grids for 4-H Activity Day, earning a Union County Level Blue Ribbon, a South Central District Bronze Medal, and a 4-H District Participation Ribbon.
Designed and built Heart Rate Buddy, an open-hardware physiological monitoring unit leveraging integrated pulse sensors for the Robbinsville Innovation 4-H Virtual Maker Fair.
Honored with the Outstanding 4-H'er Junior award for Union County during the annual spring achievement recognition ceremony.
Elected as the Union County 4-H Teen Council Reporter to manage community articles and club updates.
Prepared and delivered a presentation focused on Environmental Sustainability practices at the Union County 4-H regional Activity Day event, earning a Union County Level Blue Ribbon.
Stepped into office as President of the Lead Think Innovation 4-H Club in Union County, where I am a founding member, taking over operational scheduling, local outreach networks, and specialized technical curriculum design.
Relocated to Waxhaw, NC, wanting to start a 4-H club here and transitioning my core club memberships into the Union County 4-H circle after finishing three initial years inside the Massachusetts infrastructure.
Gave a visual presentation focused on the Northeast Region. Achieved a Blue Ribbon at the Club level, a Middlesex County Level Rosette, an Excellent rating and Blue Ribbon at Middlesex County Visual Presentation Day, an Excellent rating and Blue Ribbon at Massachusetts Visual Presentation Day, and a Massachusetts State Level Blue Rosette.
Honored with the national Silver Medal classification of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for demonstrating an exceptional tier of community service hours and community dedication.
Engineered an IoT water tracking unit presented at the 102nd Mercer County 4-H Fair in New Jersey, securing the national Alexander Graham Bell Prize via the AT&T Inventor's Challenge circuit.
Read More →Delivered an analytical visual presentation tracking Marine Life systems. Earned a Blue Ribbon at the Club level, a Middlesex County Level Rosette, an Excellent rating and Blue Ribbon at Middlesex County Visual Presentation Day, an Excellent rating and Blue Ribbon at Massachusetts Visual Presentation Day, and a Massachusetts State Level Blue Rosette in Fisheries and Aquatics.
Crafted and executed my very first formal 4-H presentation titled "Noodles" at the local club level, launching my development in youth public speaking formats.
Began my 4-H development track as a founding member of the Ashland Innovation 4-H Club in Ashland, Massachusetts, stepping into operations early as the club's Secretary and Reporter.