Honors & Achievements
With hard work comes success and achievement. But none of this happened without the support of so many people; My mentors, friends, and teachers always encouraged me.
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Many of my awards are for my nonprofit efforts. Check out that page if you are interested in learning more about my work!
My Collegiate Awards
Computing
Grace Hopper Grant · Awarded by Bloomberg Engineering & NCWIT (2020)
1 of 150 women engineers sponsored for mentorship in tech, overcoming adversity, and promoting diversity. I was sponsored to attend the national event and invited to join Bloomberg as an intern.
Engineering
Congressional Recognition at Santa Clara University · Awarded by IEEE (2020)
My team of engineers achieved specific technological goals with their solution for their community partner (The Tech). As a group we were awarded grant money for the EPICS program at SJSU.
Consulting
First Place in Case Competition · PwC (2020)
Developed best strategy to navigate the complex business issues related to manufacturing IoT products and foreign markets. I provided technical insights on smart homes and market strategy.
Startup
Best Overall Innovation · Silicon Valley Innovation Challenge (2019)
Vessel Athletics, an innovative athletic-wear top with a removable hydration pack, awarded 3rd place. I was involved in marketing efforts while they were part of the SJSU Incubator.
Recognition & Honors
Leadership
Leland Senior Recognition Scholarship · Awarded by LHS Parent Club (2018)
1 in 3 award recipients for leadership, passion, and influence in public service, several extra curriculars, and personal projects. I had massive progressive influence on the community with my nonprofit work.
Education
Gold Presidential Service Award · Awarded by the President of the United States (2018)
Received 270+ hours in one calendar year by volunteering for nonprofits by teaching programming and Lego robotics to youth in the community. This is the highest recognition for volunteering,
Leadership
Certificate of Recognition · Issued by Assemblymember Evan Low (2018)
Recognized for piloting coding education nonprofit’s program to empower young girls in robotics and other related fields. Received support in writing a bill to bring coding education to more schools.
Computing
2018 San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate Winner · Issued by NCWIT (2018)
1 of 30 award recipients endorsed for personal efforts in computer science and related technologies, as well as for teaching programming to many others, resulting in a large impact.
Education
Commendation from San Jose Mayor · Recognized by Mayor Sam Liccardo (2017)
Nonprofit recognized for profound impact in STEM education in San Jose public schools and libraries.
Leadership
Commendation from San Jose Mayor · Recognized by Mayor Sam Liccardo (2016)
Recognized for outstanding efforts in teaching original public STEM education in California, rural China, and Cambodia. Awarded when I was 16 and a junior in high school.