I am an undergraduate Civil Engineering student at The Pennsylvania State University, pursuing a minor in Engineering Leadership Development. My commitment to engineering is rooted in early exposure to technical problem‑solving and strengthened through formal training, hands‑on experience, and leadership roles. I am driven by the goal of designing solutions that improve the built environment and contribute positively to the communities they serve.

My professional development has been shaped by a two‑year engineering program at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, where I gained a strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and completed an individual capstone project focused on drone‑enabled environmental monitoring in the Chesapeake Bay region. I continued expanding my technical experience through Penn State’s Engineering Summer Bridge Program and the Sea, Air, and Land Robotics Challenge, where I led a team in developing a robot with both remote and autonomous capabilities.

I recently completed a summer internship with COA Barrett, a civil engineering firm in Prince Frederick, Maryland. During this internship, I supported engineering technicians and civil engineers in drafting with AutoCAD Civil3D, performing builder‑services quantity takeoffs, and contributing to environmental land planning and site layout processes. I concluded the internship by independently designing a residential concept stormwater management plan, including property regrading and Micro‑Bioretention facilities to properly treat runoff from proposed impervious surfaces.

My leadership experience extends beyond academics. As Team Captain and skipper for the Leonardtown High School Varsity Sailing Team, I developed strong situational awareness, strategic decision‑making, and teamwork skills. As an Eagle Scout in Troop 303, I served in multiple leadership positions and completed an Eagle Scout Service Project that involved coordinating 25 volunteers to construct 20 boat cradles for a local sailing center. Additional work experience in the food industry and as a sailing instructor has strengthened my mechanical intuition, problem‑solving abilities, and responsibility in safety‑critical environments.

My long‑term goal is to enter the engineering workforce and contribute to the development of efficient, sustainable, and innovative solutions. Whether through hands‑on fieldwork or digital design, I am committed to applying my skills, leadership experience, and engineering mindset to projects that have a meaningful and positive impact.