Experience

• 2026Independent research and practice, Schoolhaus
• NowAngel investing and advising, early-stage companies
• 2025VP, partnerships, Alpha School
• 2025AI education consultant, Houston ISD
• 2022-2024[Working in music and fashion]
• 2021Partner Marketing Lead, Creative Futures Collective
• 2020BD Intern, Scholly
• 2019Youth Activism Fellow, Scooter Braun
• 2015Student consultant, LAUSD
• 2012Board member, Union Rescue Mission

Speaking

• National Leadership Academykeynote
• Phi Delta Kappa 90th Conclavekeynote
• Google x Live the Adventurekeynote
• Nike PeacePlayers Internationalkeynote
• Mark Ridley Thomas Educational Equitypanelist
• STREAM Global Anniversarypanelist
• Game Over x Emerging LApanelist
• The Future of AI and Education (SXSW)panelist

Awards

• United States Congress, 2021. For contributions to education access and youth opportunity.

• California State Senate, 2021. For dedication to education and youth empowerment in California.

• California Legislature, 2021. For advocacy in education, youth development, and homelessness prevention.

• City of Los Angeles, 2019. For work advancing education access for at-risk and unhoused youth.

• S.T.R.E.A.M. Next Award, City of Santa Clarita, 2021. For leadership and service to youth through education.

• County of Los Angeles, 2021. For service uplifting youth and supporting education.

• RYSE Award

• Y.E.S. Awardee, Phi Delta Kappa

Writing

The Evolution of Schooling: From Industrial Obedience to Techno-Autonomy, with Seb Taylor. Humboldt Digital Commons, 2025.

Education

Independent study from ninth grade. Dual-enrolled in college and tested out of high school at 17.