FIRST Robotics

My involvement in Brandeis High School robotics began in 2021. As a lead programmer and team captain, I learned how code, mechanical decisions, and competition strategy come together in one robot—and how much that depends on the people building it.

That involvement continued after high school. I am still an active volunteer mentor for Brandeis High School robotics, contributing hundreds of hours each year as students work through their own competition seasons.

My involvement spans programming, mentoring, and drive coaching. The technical work matters, but so does helping younger students develop their skills and confidence as part of a team.

My goal as a mentor is to help students understand the decisions behind a solution, build their own judgment, and carry that understanding into the next problem. It is a different responsibility from being the student writing the code or leading the team.

I continue to travel to competitions with the team, and our competition experience includes reaching state competitions. Drive coaching brings the programming and preparation into a setting where communication and teamwork matter immediately.

Volunteering keeps me connected to the community where I started. I want the next group of students to have the same opportunity to build something demanding, learn from one another, and find their place on a team.