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Volunteering & Involvement

STEM outreach, robotics competition operations, and community service across FRC, VEX, Aerial Drone, Rival Robotics, and school events.

553
Total Hours
29
Events Volunteered
1,038 mi
Total Mileage
36 mi
Average Mileage
184 mi
Most Miles Driven
2021 Beach Blitz · 11/5/21
By program

What I Volunteer For

A breakdown of my volunteer hours and events across different programs.

8
FRC
10
VEX
3
Aerial Drone
2
Rival Robotics
3
School
2
E-Sports
1
Other
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Where I've Volunteered

A map of the locations where I have volunteered, supported events, and helped run competitions.

Mileage is listed as round-trip ground travel unless otherwise noted. Distances are based on where I was living at the time of each event, including locations in Southern California and Michigan.

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Volunteering History

29 entries

FRCOngoing Role

OA Robotics Mentor

1/4/25 - PresentCypress, CaliforniaTechnical and Administrative Mentor
-
hours
-
miles
  • Mentoring OA Robotics teams across FRC, FTC, and V5RC by supporting robot design, competition preparation, team organization, and student leadership
  • Serve as a technical and administrative mentor for OA Robotics teams FRC 4079, FTC 19812, FTC 23796, and V5RC 1774A
  • Support students with robot design, build planning, troubleshooting, competition preparation, and team organization
  • Help guide student leaders through technical decision-making, project planning, and season logistics
STEM MentoringTeam Leadership
Aerial DroneEventChampionshipTime Warp

North Central MS/HS ADC Regional Championship

5/15/26 - 5/16/26Flint, MichiganTeamwork Scorekeeper Referee, Skills Scorekeeper Referee, Drone Inspector, Event Setup/Teardown, Volunteer Training
30
hours
0
miles
  • Served as a Teamwork Scorekeeper Referee and Skills Scorekeeper Referee for the North Central middle school and high school Aerial Drone Regional Championship with over 80 teams
  • Served as a Drone Inspector by checking drones against the official inspection requirements before competition matches
  • Worked with teams to identify inspection issues, answer questions, and help them complete inspection before competing
  • Coordinated with rookie volunteers during event setup and teardown to help them learn event equipment, field setup, and teardown procedures
  • Helped set up 6 Skills fields, 4 competition fields, 2 practice areas, event displays, and competition management software
  • Helped train rookie volunteers on their event roles and supported them throughout the competition
  • Supported match flow by recording scores, verifying results, preparing teams for upcoming matches, and communicating scoring questions with event staff
Event Coordination
VEXEventLeague ChampionshipPush Back

South East Michigan League Championship

12/6/25Grand Blanc, MichiganCompetition Scorekeeper Referee, Robot Inspector
9
hours
28
miles
  • Served as a Competition Scorekeeper Referee for the South East Michigan League Championship with 38 teams
  • Recorded match scores, verified results with teams and field staff, and supported scoring accuracy throughout the event
  • Served as a Robot Inspector by checking robots against the official inspection checklist before competition matches
  • Worked with teams to identify inspection issues, answer questions, and help them complete inspection before competing
  • Helped maintain event flow by supporting field reset, match preparation, and communication with the Head Referee
Event Coordination
VEXEventTournamentPush Back

Kettering University Gears & Gratitude

11/22/25 - 12/2/25Flint, MichiganJudge Advisor, Event Teardown
21
hours
0
miles
  • Served as Judge Advisor for a blended middle school and high school VEX tournament with 39 teams
  • Coordinated 8 judges during team interviews, notebook review, award discussions, and judged award selection
  • Helped ensure teams had an opportunity to be interviewed and supported a fair, confidential judging process
  • Assisted with event teardown, including Tournament Manager software, event displays, 3 competition fields, 2 practice fields, and 2 Skills fields
Event Coordination
VEXEventTournamentPush Back

Kettering University Bulldog Bash

11/15/25Flint, MichiganCompetition Scorekeeper Referee, Robot Inspector, Volunteer Training
9
hours
0
miles
  • Served as a Competition Scorekeeper Referee for a blended middle school and high school VEX tournament with 19 teams
  • Recorded match scores, verified results with teams and field staff, and supported scoring accuracy throughout the event
  • Served as a Robot Inspector by checking robots against the official inspection checklist before competition matches
  • Worked with teams to identify inspection issues, answer questions, and help them complete inspection before competing
  • Helped train rookie volunteers on their event roles and supported them throughout the competition
  • Helped maintain event flow by supporting field reset, match preparation, and communication with the Head Referee
Event Coordination
VEXEventTournamentPush Back

Kettering University Fall Frenzy

11/8/25Flint, MichiganCompetition Scorekeeper Referee, Robot Inspector, Volunteer Training
9
hours
0
miles
  • Served as a Competition Scorekeeper Referee for a blended middle school and high school VEX tournament with 19 teams
  • Recorded and managed match scores using tournament scoring systems throughout the event
  • Served as a Robot Inspector by checking robots against the official inspection checklist before competition matches
  • Worked with teams to identify inspection issues, answer questions, and help them complete inspection before competing
  • Helped train rookie volunteers on their event roles and supported them throughout the competition
  • Helped maintain event flow by supporting match results, schedule progression, and communication with field staff
Event Coordination
VEXEventTournamentPush Back

Kettering University Costume Clash

10/21/25 - 11/1/25Flint, MichiganCompetition Scorekeeper Referee, Robot Inspector, Event Setup, Volunteer Training
27
hours
0
miles
  • Assisted with event setup for a blended middle school and high school VEX tournament
  • Helped set up Tournament Manager software, event displays, 3 competition fields, 2 practice fields, and 2 Skills fields
  • Served as a Competition Scorekeeper Referee for VEX tournament matches
  • Recorded match scores, verified results with teams and field staff, and supported scoring accuracy throughout the event
  • Served as a Robot Inspector by checking robots against the official inspection checklist before competition matches
  • Worked with teams to identify inspection issues, answer questions, and help them complete inspection before competing
  • Helped train rookie volunteers on their event roles and supported them throughout the competition
  • Helped maintain event flow by supporting field reset, match preparation, and communication with the Head Referee
Event Coordination
Aerial DroneEventChampionshipMission Gravity

General Motors 2025 North Central ADC Championship Ingenuity

5/19/25 - 5/20/25Flint, MichiganEvent Setup/Teardown, Teamwork Scorekeeper Referee, Concessions
20
hours
0
miles
  • Assisted with event setup and teardown for a middle school and high school Aerial Drone Championship with 80 teams
  • Helped set up 2 Teamwork fields, 3 Skills fields, event displays, and competition management software
  • Served as a Teamwork Scorekeeper Referee by recording match scores and verifying results with field staff and student teams
  • Supported match flow by helping reset the field, prepare teams for upcoming matches, and communicate scoring or rule questions to the Head Referee
  • Helped sell concessions during the event
Event Coordination
FRCEventRegionalReefscape

2025 Orange County Regional

2/28/25 - 3/1/25Costa Mesa, CaliforniaOfficial Scorer, Field Teardown
29
hours
132
miles
  • Served as an Official Scorer by observing matches, counting scored game pieces, and inputting match scoring data
  • Helped track match scoring accurately throughout the event and supported the scoring process during live competition
  • Assisted with field teardown for the Orange County Regional FRC Reefscape event
  • Helped disassemble, organize, and pack field elements and event equipment after competition
Event Coordination
FRCEventTraining

FiM Rookie Coaches Workshop

12/6/24Flint, MichiganEvent Setup
5
hours
0
miles
  • Assisted with event setup for the rookie coaches workshop
  • Helped prepare the workshop space, materials, and equipment before the event
Event Coordination
VEXEventCompetitionHigh Stakes

Kettering University High Stakes Tournament #4

11/23/24Flint, MichiganJudge, Event Setup/Teardown
10
hours
0
miles
  • Assisted with event setup and teardown for a blended middle school and high school VEX tournament with 41 teams
  • Helped set up Tournament Manager software, event displays, 2 competition fields, 2 practice fields, and 2 Skills fields
  • Served as a Judge by interviewing teams, reviewing engineering notebooks, and evaluating teams for Judged Awards
  • Worked with the judging panel to discuss award candidates using RECF award criteria and judging resources
  • Supported a fair and confidential judging process throughout the event
Event Coordination
E-SportsEventFundraiserSchool

2024 Kettering E-Sports Extra Life Fundraiser

11/16/24 - 11/17/24Flint, MichiganParticipant
24
hours
0
miles
  • Participated in a 24-hour gaming fundraiser supporting Hurley Children's Hospital in Flint, Michigan through Extra Life
  • Joined over 40 participants in a campus fundraising event that raised $6,000 for the hospital
FRCEventTraining

FiM Rookie Coaches Workshop

11/9/24Novi, MichiganTraining Assistant
11
hours
98
miles
  • Mentored one group of mentors from rookie FRC teams during hands-on training activities
  • Helped guide the group as they built, wired, programmed, and drove an FRC Kit of Parts drivetrain and catapult
  • Supported the workshop as attendees built 8 FRC drivetrains and catapults in groups of 4 to 5
  • Assisted the presenter with demonstrations, audience questions, and general workshop flow
STEM Mentoring
VEXEventCompetitionHigh Stakes

Kettering University VRC High Stakes Tournament #1

11/2/24Flint, MichiganCompetition Scorekeeper Referee, Robot Inspector, Event Setup/Teardown
9
hours
0
miles
  • Assisted with event setup and teardown for a blended middle school and high school VEX tournament
  • Helped set up Tournament Manager software, event displays, 2 competition fields, 2 practice fields, and 2 Skills fields
  • Served as a Robot Inspector by checking robots against the official inspection checklist before competition matches
  • Worked with teams to identify inspection issues, answer questions, and help them complete inspection before competing
  • Served as a Competition Scorekeeper Referee by recording match scores, verifying results, and supporting match flow throughout the tournament
Event Coordination
Rival RoboticsEventCompetitionKickstart

OC Maker Faire 9.14.24

9/14/24 - 9/15/24Costa Mesa, CaliforniaScorekeeper, Event Setup/Teardown, Media
14
hours
69
miles
  • Assisted with event setup and teardown for the OC Maker Faire Rival Robotics competition
  • Served as a Scorekeeper by recording match results and helping verify scores during the event
  • Helped maintain event flow by supporting field reset, match preparation, and competition operations
  • Captured media during the event to document teams, robots, matches, and event activities
Event CoordinationMedia Production
Rival RoboticsEventCompetitionKickstart

Gundo Underground 8.03.24

8/3/24El Segundo, CaliforniaScorekeeper, Field Assembly/Teardown
12
hours
60
miles
  • Assisted with field assembly and teardown for the Gundo Underground competition
  • Supported match operations as a Scorekeeper by recording scores and helping verify match results
Event Coordination
Aerial DroneEventChampionshipEclipse

2024 North Central Aerial Drone Championship Ingenuity

5/16/24 - 5/18/24Flint, MichiganSkills Field Referee, Event Setup/Teardown
23
hours
0
miles
  • Assisted with event setup and teardown for the North Central Aerial Drone Championship with over 60 teams
  • Helped set up 3 Skills fields, 2 competition fields, 2 practice fields, event displays, and competition management software
  • Served as a Skills Field Referee by supporting Skills matches, recording scores, and helping verify results with teams and field staff
  • Helped maintain event flow by supporting field reset, match preparation, and communication with event staff
Event Coordination
VEXEventTournamentOver Under

Kettering University VRC - HS/MS Over Under Tournament

11/17/23 - 11/18/23Flint, MichiganCompetition Scorekeeper Referee, Robot Inspector, Event Setup/Teardown
16
hours
0
miles
  • Assisted with event setup and teardown for a blended middle school and high school VEX tournament with 25 teams
  • Helped set up Tournament Manager software, event displays, competition fields, practice fields, Skills fields, and other event equipment
  • Served as a Competition Scorekeeper Referee by recording match scores, verifying results with teams and field staff, and supporting scoring accuracy throughout the event
  • Served as a Robot Inspector by checking robots against the official inspection checklist before competition matches
  • Worked with teams to identify inspection issues, answer questions, and help them complete inspection before competing
  • Helped maintain event flow by supporting field reset, match preparation, and communication with the Head Referee
Event Coordination
VEXEventTournamentOver Under

Kettering University VRC - HS/MS Over Under Tournament

11/10/23 - 11/11/23Flint, MichiganCompetition Scorekeeper Referee, Robot Inspector, Event Setup/Teardown
14
hours
0
miles
  • Assisted with event setup and teardown for a blended middle school and high school VEX tournament with 22 teams
  • Helped set up Tournament Manager software, event displays, competition fields, practice fields, Skills fields, and other event equipment
  • Served as a Competition Scorekeeper Referee by recording and verifying match scores, supporting match flow, and communicating scoring questions with field staff
  • Served as a Robot Inspector by checking robots against the official inspection checklist before competition matches
  • Worked with teams to identify inspection issues, answer questions, and help them complete inspection before competing
Event Coordination
FRCEventTraining

FiM Rookie Coaches Workshop

11/3/23Flint, MichiganTraining Assistant, Event Setup/Teardown
11
hours
0
miles
  • Assisted with event setup and teardown for a rookie coaches workshop with 80 students and mentors from first-year FRC teams
  • Supported attendees as they built, wired, programmed, and drove an FRC Kit of Parts drivetrain and catapult
  • Assisted with hands-on training activities, including mechanical assembly, wiring, and robot driving
  • Helped the presenter with demonstrations, audience questions, and general workshop flow
STEM MentoringEvent Coordination
FRCEventRegionalCharged Up

2023 Orange County Regional

3/9/23 - 3/12/23Costa Mesa, CaliforniaOfficial Scorer, Field Assembly/Teardown
51
hours
167
miles
  • Served as an Official Scorer by observing matches, counting scored game pieces, and inputting match scoring data
  • Helped track match scoring accurately throughout the event and supported the scoring process during live competition
  • Assisted with field assembly and teardown for the Orange County Regional FRC Charged Up event
  • Helped assemble, prepare, and disassemble the playing field before and after competition
Event Coordination
E-SportsEventFundraiserSchool

2022 Kettering E-Sports Extra Life Fundraiser

11/19/22 - 11/20/22Flint, MichiganParticipant
24
hours
0
miles
  • Participated in a 24-hour gaming fundraiser supporting Hurley Children's Hospital in Flint, Michigan through Extra Life
  • Joined over 60 participants in a campus fundraising event that raised $3,700 for the hospital
VEXEventTournamentSpin Up

Kettering University VRC - HS/MS Spin Up Tournament

11/4/22Flint, MichiganEvent Setup
4
hours
0
miles
  • Assisted with event setup for the Kettering University VRC Spin Up tournament
  • Helped set up 2 competition fields before the event
SchoolPast Role

Oxford PTSA Volunteer

8/16/16 - 8/18/22Cypress, CaliforniaEvent Volunteer
30
hours
102
miles
  • Publicized and supported school-wide events, including Oxford Academy's annual Patriot Festival
  • Operated club booths at school orientations and registrations to promote student involvement and membership
  • Assisted with event activities, attendee support, and general school community outreach
Event Coordination
FRCEventRegionalRapid React

2022 Orange County Regional

3/10/22 - 3/12/22Costa Mesa, CaliforniaField Resetter
24
hours
167
miles
  • Served as a Field Resetter for the Orange County Regional FRC Rapid React event
  • Reset field elements, replaced game pieces, and prepared the field for the next match
  • Helped inspect field conditions, protect field equipment, and report issues to field leadership
  • Supported event flow by working with the Field Supervisor, referees, and event staff between matches
FRCEventOff-SeasonInfinite Recharge

2021 Beach Blitz

11/5/21 - 11/7/21Aliso Viejo, CaliforniaAudio Visual, Graphic Design
27
hours
184
miles
  • Designed competition t-shirts around the competition theme
  • Managed audio and visuals for in-person and virtual spectators & filmed the event
Media ProductionGraphic Design
SchoolEventCommunity Service

OA Robotics Joint River Cleanup

9/11/21Cypress, CaliforniaEvent Organizer
40
hours
23
miles
  • Organized a collaborative river cleanup between 6 organizations focused on removing plastic and trash pollution from local river channels and canals before it reached the ocean
  • Coordinated over 45 student volunteers and helped spread awareness about plastic pollution in local waterways
  • Helped collect over 275 lbs of waste during the cleanup event
Event CoordinationTeam Leadership
SchoolEventBonding Event

Oxford Academy PTSA Minecraft Event

8/15/20 - 12/19/20VirtualGame and Map Creator, Event Organizer
40
hours
0
miles
  • Created and managed a Java-based Minecraft server to host virtual bonding events for the Oxford Academy school community
  • Designed custom Minecraft maps and games for students to play during school-wide online events
  • Organized and hosted virtual events that gave students a way to connect remotely
Event Coordination
OtherEventCommunity Service

SoCal Makers COVID Response Team

4/14/20Anaheim, CaliforniaFabricator, Assembly
10
hours
8
miles
  • Used 3D printers and laser cutters to fabricate face shield components during the protective equipment shortage at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Assembled and sanitized face shields for use in hospitals and nursing homes
  • Supported a local maker response effort focused on producing emergency protective equipment for healthcare workers
FDM 3D Printing