Me receiving the Congressional Award Gold Medal from Rep. Sharice Davids

Phillip Evans Scholar

May 2019 | Swarthmore College

The Philip Evans Scholarship Foundation is committed to empowering Swarthmore College students to develop themselves as critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and engaged participants in local and world affairs. The Philip Evans Scholars Program is intended to help students achieve their full potential not only through Swarthmore’s rigorous academic program but also through challenging experiences and opportunities outside the classroom. It is awarded to students who in their high school years have demonstrated leadership, integrity, intelligence, and a commitment to the larger community.

Congressional Award Gold Medal

May 2019 | U.S. Congress

The Congressional Award is an award for young Americans, established by the United States Congress in 1979 to “recognize initiative, service, and achievement in young people.” It is nonpartisan, voluntary, non-competitive, and open to all youth ages 13 ½ to 23.

The Congressional Award recognizes the setting and meeting of goals in four program areas: voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration. Based on time commitments to each of the areas, participants earn bronze, silver, or gold Congressional Award certificates and bronze, silver, or gold Congressional Award medals.

Richard Rubin Scholar

May 2020 | Swarthmore College

The Richar Rubin Scholar Mentor program’s fundamental objective is to advance the academic, interpersonal, social, and professional success of Swarthmore College students who are underrepresented or first-generation students.

Pete Seeger Scholarship

Aug 2019 | George E. Jonas Louis August Foundation

Awarded to alumni of Camp Rising Sun for intellectual ability, character and future promise of fostering the values of Camp Rising Sun as well as more specifically students who demonstrate integrity and humanity, and who over time, will be exemplary at helping within their community.

Lang Center Social Impact Summer Scholarship

Jun 2020 | Swarthmore College

The Social Impact Summer Scholarships (SISS) supports students pursuing unpaid positions with host organizations that empower them to add dimension to their undergraduate course work while advancing the organization’s mission, goals, and objectives.

Luminary Leader

2015 | Unitarian Universalist Association

Recognized as a high school-aged youth leader and for exceptional skill and achievement within the Unitarian Universalist Association

President’s Volunteer Service Award Gold x4

March 2017, March 2016, March 2015, March 2014 | President of the United States, Points of Light Institute

The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is a volunteer awards program, encouraging citizens to live a life of service.

AFS Project: Change Finalist

July 2016 | AFS Intercultural Programs

Project: Change is a study abroad scholarship competition that encourages U.S. high school students to imagine and build a more sustainable world. My social justice project was a finalist and I received a full merit scholarship to tutor low-income children in India.
Beacon Award for Social Justice Work

Beacon Award for Social Justice Work

January 2016 | All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church of Kansas City

I received this award for my commitment to social justice

Youth Achievement Award for Commitment to Social Justice

All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church of Kansas City

I received this award for continued commitment to social justice.

Courageous Love Award for Community Service

April 2014 | All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church of Kansas City

Awarded for continuous commitment to community service.

President’s Volunteer Service Award Bronze Medal

March 2018 | President of the United States, Points of Light Institute

The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is a volunteer awards program, encouraging citizens to live a life of service.


Employee Scholarship

August 2016 | The Forum Senior Living Residents Scholarship Committee

Awarded scholarship by The Forum Senior Living senior residents for academic achievement, work ethic, and community engagement.