Shawyaan Hajebi

· Co-founded a climate advocacy group to deliver low-cost sustainable solutions addressing microplastics and water security · Secured 501(c)(3) nonprofit status by pitching the org’s mission to legal counsel and negotiating a pro bono partnership · Provided 80,000+ bamboo utensils to 15 local restaurants, impacting 7,000+ customers and preventing 800+ pounds of plastic from entering the environment. · Developed a low-cost water filter under advisement from volunteer professors from local universities

· Provided one-on-one math instruction; diagnosed learning gaps & optimized problem-solving efficiency for each student · Applied a structural analytical framework to improve student performance outcomes at all skill levels

· Founded, scaled, and ran the school’s first student-run volunteer tutoring organization · Recruited 40+ tutors and standardized operations to expand service capacity and impact

· Conducted quantitative analysis of mercury concentrations in marine ecosystems to deliver policy-relevant insights · Evaluated environmental risk via the use of statistical methods using Python and R · Contributed to research for publication in a peer-reviewed journal; emphasized data accuracy and real-world application

• Selected for Stanford’s Climate Leaders Fellowship focused on climate policy, public deliberation, and community-driven decision-making • Led a multi-school community gardening initiative in Southern California by coordinating school-based equipment drives and organizing informational sessions on planting native species with local communities