Hello! My name is Quinn. I was born in Los Angeles and raised in the Pacific Northwest. I’m currently a senior in high school in Portland, Oregon. I enjoy being creative, contributing to my community, and spending time with friends and family. When I am shaping a project in ceramics, capturing unique perspectives through photography, or experimenting with audio engineering and music production, those are my happy places. I’m drawn to preserving moments, which is why I plan to study history in college and pursue a career as an archivist.

I consider myself an interdisciplinary learner who enjoys connecting ideas across art, history, and culture. For the past 13 years, I’ve been part of a dual Japanese language immersion program, which has deepened my intercultural understanding and appreciation for global perspectives. Through this program, I completed a capstone project and participated in a homestay with a family in Kobe, Japan. That experience strengthened my curiosity, and I hope to a study abroad in my future.

Beyond the classroom, I volunteer in my community. This experience has taught me the value of connection, teamwork, and making a positive impact. Creativity and community are both central to who I am, and I’m excited to continue growing in both areas.

In my free time, you can usually find me reading Orwell, Homer, Kafka, or Dostoevsky; plucking my bass guitar; listening to music; hiking in nature; or hanging out with friends. I also love to cook! I work part-time at a local Portland bakery, home to a James Beard Award winning pastry chef, and yes, the free pastries are definitely a perk.