Devon Jo Wolfe is a senior at Byram Hills High School with a 4.44 GPA who has received numerous academic awards. She has conducted authentic science research on epigenetics and depression and interned at Stanford University. Devon has extensive leadership experience through founding and leading several charitable organizations that have raised over $650,000 for cancer research and disaster relief. She also tutors math and computer programming and has work experience in renewable chemicals research.

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Devon Jo Wolfe
8 Hickory Kingdom Road, Bedford, NY 10506
H: (914) 234­2546 C: (914) 714­4013 ​devonjwolfe@gmail.com
EDUCATION & ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
Byram Hills High School, Armonk, NY Class of 2018
• Cumulative GPA of 4.44 on advanced curriculum track
• Student Leadership Board (selected by BHHS to serve for grades 9​th​
through 12​th​
) 2014 – Present
• The American Association of University Women, outstanding achievement in Math & Science 2014
• National French Contest – Le Grand Concours, 4​th​
Place 2014
• Foreign Language Award, Outstanding Achievement Award in ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies 2014
• Mock Trial 2014 ­ Present
Authentic Science Research Program at Byram Hills High School 2015 ­ Present
• Researching the relationship between epigenetics and depression; findings to be submitted to The Intel Science Talent Search
• Intern for Kathryn L. Humphreys, PhD, Stanford University, Mood and Anxiety Disorders Laboratory
Stanford Summer Academy (six unit undergraduate level course) Summer 2016
• Design Generals: Unlocking Reliable Creativity and Innovation through Design Thinking
WORK EXPERIENCE, COMMUNITY SERVICE & EXTRACURRICULAR
Zaniac 2015 – Present
Math & Computer Programming Tutor
● Tutor math, science and computer programming to students from kindergarten through 8​th​
grade
● Develop lesson plans and personalized strategies, monitor and communicate progress to parents and supervisor
Micromidas, Inc., Sacramento, CA ​(​http://www.micromidas.com/about​) Summer 2016
Summer Intern
● Work at emerging R&D company focused on commercializing renewable plastics and chemicals based upon the conversion of
cellulosic/carbohydrate feedstocks (rather than petroleum) into specialty chemicals
● Assist with testing and analyses of various cellulosic feedstocks and to verify Px product specifications/standards
● Work closely with founder John Bissell (cited by ​Forbes​ Magazine 2014 “30 Under 30” in the field of chemistry)
The Lustgarten Foundation 2009 – Present
Founder & Leader of Team Armonk ​(​http://www.curepc.org/index.cfm?objectid=DBD3FA70­1965­11E2­B663000C296BA163
● After grandpa’s death in ’09, formed Team Armonk to raise awareness and funding for pancreatic cancer research
● Organized local activities, bake sales and “Westchester Walks,” raising over $650,000 over the past 6 years
● Invited by the Foundation to participate in 2010 “Real Kids” national TV commercial and print ad campaign
Race 4 A Cure, Mt. Kisco, NY​ ​(​http://race4acure.kintera.org​) 2014 – Present
Founder
● Organized community wide fundraising activities which culminated in a gala event to raise funding for pancreatic cancer research
● Established leadership committee of upper Westchester high school students from surrounding communities
● Arranged sponsorships from local vendors and marketed the event to the community
● 2015 & 2016 gala events raised over $300,000 with over 500 attendees; Event was broadcasted live by NBC TV 11
Pleasantville Cottage School (PCS) Club 2011 – Present
Co­Founder & President
● Manage 100+ member club to tutor/mentor mentally handicapped/underprivileged youth
● Organize and manage activities and events for Byram Hills Students to interact, tutor and counsel kids at PCS
● Founder and leader of the PCS Youth Leadership Board; Organize annual field day and Arts in Action Program
● Adopted 2 cottages of 15 girls in 2014; Dedicated volunteer since 2011
Byram Hills / University of Michigan Emotional Wellness Advisory Committee 2013 – Present
Charter Founding Member
● First of its kind high school/university emotional wellness awareness and treatment program in the U.S.
● Collaboration between BHHS and UM to spread awareness of emotional wellness/mental health in high schools
UJA Teen Philanthropic Leadership Council of New York 2014 ­ Present
Board Member
● Participate in fundraising, grant writing process and allocation of funding to organizations supported by the UJA network
Alzheimer’s Association 2013 – Present
Co­President
● Organize annual Westchester Walk and coordinate visits to various assisted living facilities in surrounding communities to help residents
develop better computer skills
Race 4 Relief, Mt. Kisco, NY 2010
Co­Founder and Children’s Committee Chairman
● Spearheaded community wide natural disaster relief awareness and fundraiser in concert with the Clinton­Bush Haiti Fund
● Gala event raised $110,000 with over 300 attendees; Event was broadcasted live and I was interviewed by NBC TV 11
ATHLETICS & MISC.
Byram Hills HS Girls Varsity Tennis Team 2013 ­ Present
● 2015, 2014 & 2013 Section 1 All Section & All League Player; starting Varsity player beginning in 8​th​
grade
Camp Vega
● Selected by peers to serve as General; the highest honor that can be awarded to a camper Summer 2015