Isabel has been part of the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute for six years, where she developed an interest in applying computer science to real-world problems, particularly at the intersection of machine learning and biology. She plans to major in computer science and engineering at UCLA.

She has participated in FIRST Tech Challenge as a member of Team Codo Dragons for three years and has also competed in the Synopsys Science Fair, Project Pay-It-Forward, and Project Invent. Through these experiences, Isabel has worked on projects involving machine learning in biological and medical contexts, while building technical skills in programming and data analysis. She has also contributed to outreach efforts that bring STEM activities to different communities.

Outside of academics, Isabel was a member of her school’s badminton team for four years. In her free time, she enjoys painting, hiking, and spending time with friends.