Nomination Statement
Doris, a National Honor Society president and Bring Change to Mind Interstate Teen Advisory Board member, operates with a riveting blend of energy and magnanimity that is persuasive and uncannily durable; she channels this blend into everything she does - whether diving into robotics-meets-agriculture at the Sparks Lab via the Delaware Biotechnology Institute, leading the school to Mock Trial Nationals for Newark Charter's best-ever performance, or orchestrating 40 elaborate community-driven outreach programs for Delaware's most lauded robotics team. Doris motivates peers with conviction, astute perceptiveness, and that signature intellectual energy - which she'll bring to Yale University, University of Virginia as a Jefferson Scholar, or Stanford University.
“From a young age, my parents instilled in me a deep appreciation for learning and personal growth, motivating me to push beyond my limits. Their enduring faith, combined with the guidance of dedicated mentors, the encouragement of my school community, and the inspiration of thought-provoking peers, have driven me to discover my aspirations in a variety of fields. With their support, I hope to continue researching innovative solutions in computer science and advocating for tangible change on a meaningful scale.”
