I first got into playing poker in 2019. Shortly after learning the basic game theory and probabilities behind a winning strategy, I thought this seems like something a computer could do better than me. So, I set out to learn all about the best poker AIs and build one of my own. After two years of work in my free time, I had built an AI that could beat my friends.

In high school I built and led a club that addressed digital waste and access. We collected used electronic devices from around our neighborhood, repaired them, and delivered them to new homes. During my time there, more than 100 students volunteered with us. Together we repaired and donated more than $100,000 of electronics. Today, the club is in the hands of new student leadership and is doing better than ever.