·Head designer for Mars Rover wheel - Missouri ASM Exploring Materials in Your World camp; conducted alloy & ceramic research, designed rover wheel for Mars conditions, earned 1st in Design
·Adoptee of 2 streets - Adopt-A-Street Initiative; managed weekly 5-mile trash pickup, presented keynotes for local household recycling advocacy, 2 streets dedicated
·Patrol Leader and Den Chief - Boy Scouts of America; taught 80 Scouts outdoor/leadership skills, coordinated school supply drive, coached Scouts toward Eagle Scout
·Daycare Assistant - part-time paid work; babysat 40+ children (PreK-5), planned seasonal activities, organized beautification projects, earned Rising Employee
·Saxophone Section Leader - School Bands; held biweekly meetings for section of 10+, mentored middle and high schoolers on improvisation, earned multiple concert and jazz soloist awards
·Revue Emcee and Host of Sunday Night Live: An Improv Comedy Show - School Theatre; participated in 15 shows in varied ensemble roles, performed in musical duets/group, hosted seasonal revues and improv nights, awarded Honor Thespian
·Non-Commissioned Officer and Safety Coordinator - Civil Air Patrol Regional Composite Squadron; led 10+ members through basic commands and courtesies, presented seasonal safety briefs, advocated aerospace education