KYLE CROMWELL
kylepcromwell2023 @ gmail dot com
Senior at Palo Alto High School who is passionate about history, politics, and economics with an interdisciplinary approach of data and science.
Education
Palo Alto High School, Palo Alto, CA— High School Diploma
AUGUST 2019 -2023
Took advanced placement and honors classes in various subjects, including Chemistry H, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Stats, AP US History, and AP World History.
Currently taking AP Environmental Science, AP English Language and Composition, AP Calculus AB, AP Art History, and Government H.
Georgetown: American Politics Academy - Summer Program
JULY 2022 - JULY 2022
A week-long program to take an in-depth look at the three branches of government through a blend of lectures and debate exercises.
Language Bird, Online — Accredited World Language Courses
MAY 2021 - PRESENT
Completed Chinese level 3 and level 4.
Inspirit AI, Palo Alto — Pre-College AI Program
JUNE 2021 - JULY 2021
A two-week program, taught by a team of Stanford Ph.D., focusing on data analysis and its real-world application. The project focused on criminal justice and used data to build and critique models that predict a defendant’s likelihood of reoffending.
American Civil Liberties Union, Online — Summer Program
JULY 2021 - AUGUST 2021
A week-long program to learn directly from lawyers, lobbyists, community activists, and other experts working to defend the civil rights and civil liberties critical to a free and open society.
Experience
The Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law — Research Assistant
July 2022 - PRESENT
Researched the development of large federal projects and their environmental and economic impacts. My other responsibility is to assist with regression statistics by using the programming language R.
Student Advisory Board, 18th Congressional District for Congresswoman Anna Eshoo — Intern
NOVEMBER 2021 - June 2022
Ensured students' voices were heard about the issues most important to them and provided recommendations in legislation. My focus area was the corporate policy on climate change, and our final proposal was a cap-and-trade proposal based on Washington state law.
TeenBlue, San Francisco Bay Area — Founder
SEPTEMBER 2021 - PRESENT
Created website ‘teenblue.org’ to encourage local high school students to participate in democratic activities.
Chocolatier - Small business owner
SEPTEMBER 2020 - PRESENT
Ran a homemade chocolate business that also collaborated with local nonprofits for silent auctions and fundraising events. Total revenue is > 2500 dollars, with the majority going toward nonprofits and more than 1,000 dollars in gift matching.
“The Last 2.5 Mile Stretch” East Palo Alto — Intern
MAY 2020 - JULY 2020
Provided transcription service for the multimedia documentary about the past and presence of East Palo Alto.
Projects
Bring your own board - Organizer and Camp Counselor
Organized a two-day camp event with the Ukrainian Grand Master and 2019 World Junior Champion Evgeny Shtembuliak for local kids and raised a total of 1,558 dollars for Ukrainian refugees via World Central Kitchen.
Press Coverage:
‘Vote No On the Recall’ — teenblue.org campaign
Distributing stickers to be placed on mail dropboxes to encourage voters to share the information with friends.
Clubs
Palo Alto High School Speech and Debate team, AUG. 2020 - PRESENT
Bay Area Chess Club, MAY 2021 - PRESENT
Palo Alto High School Financial Literacy Club, Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
Volunteering
Gamble Garden Silent Auction
APRIL 2021
Sold chocolate truffles and raised $450 for the organization.
Heart and Home Collaborative
NOVEMBER 2020 - APRIL 2021
Cooked more than 30+ meals for women in shelters for a Palo Alto non-profit organization.
Jon Ossoff for U.S. Senate
JANUARY 2021
Made calls of Democratic candidate John Ossoff.
Onyxx Village Connection
DECEMBER 2020
Organized a holiday drive with more than 30 backpack donations to give to those who are homeless and living in mobile homes.
Skills
Research & debate, programming (Java, Python, Scratch, Blockly), public speaking, data analysis, leadership, work ethic
Languages
English (fluent), Chinese (Intermediate)
Awards
AP Scholar with Honor
Attained an average score of 4.5 on all AP Exams taken on four or more exams.
Language Bird, Student Spotlight, 2022
Achievement and recognition in Chinese language learning.
President’s Service Award (Gold), 2021, 108 hours
Contributed to more than 100 hours of community services; Gamble Gardens, Onyxx Village Connection, Heart and Home Collaborative.
Hobbies
Chess, game design, culinary