My Journey at UCI Rowing

From novice walks-on to varsity leadership — four years that shaped my discipline, teamwork, and competitive drive.

2021–2025
Seasons
1V8+
Varsity Boat
VP → President
Leadership
WIRA Bronze
Men’s Pair (2–)

Year-by-Year

Highlights from each season — boats, regattas, and growing leadership.

  1. Freshman — 2021–2022

    Earned a seat in the 1st Novice 8+, racing at WIRA and ACRA. Also competed in the Novice 4+ at WIRA.

    • Foundations & boat feel
    • First major regattas
  2. Sophomore — 2022–2023

    Moved up to the 1st Varsity 8+. Raced the Varsity 4+ at WIRA, sharpening technical consistency and race cadence.

    • Technique & efficiency
    • Higher race standard
  3. Junior — 2023–2024

    Full season in the 1st Varsity 8+. Served as Vice President, helping lead travel, ops, and athlete development.

    • Leadership growth
    • Program standards
  4. Senior — 2024–2025

    During my senior year, I was elected Team President and raced in the 1st Varsity 8+. At WIRA, I competed in the Men’s Pair (2–) and earned a Bronze Medal.

    • Capstone leadership
    • Podium finish

How Rowing Shaped Me

Rowing taught me discipline, accountability, and how to perform under pressure. Early mornings on the water built habits I bring to every professional and academic setting: show up prepared, communicate clearly, and follow through even when the work is difficult. Serving as Vice President and President also gave me hands-on experience with operations, logistics, athlete development, and team support. Those roles taught me how to keep a group moving toward a shared goal while adapting to changing circumstances.

  • Discipline & routine
  • Team-first mindset
  • Resilience under load
  • Leadership & logistics

Regattas & Boats

1st Novice 8+ (WIRA, ACRA)
2021–22
Novice 4+ (WIRA)
2021–22
1st Varsity 8+ (WIRA, ACRA)
2022–25
Varsity 4+ (WIRA)
2022–23
Men’s Pair (2–) — WIRA Bronze
2024–25
First race of novice year.
Novice year → first race in the books. Only up from here.
Year 2 at ACRA
Round two at ACRA with the best squad.
Year 3 at ACRA
Back for year 3—grateful for this team.
Two-person pair boat gliding across flat water
The pair — small boat skills that translate.
Team celebrating on the dock after finals
Podium energy — moments that stick with you.
Final banquet
Last chapter with Coach Mike Sullivan. Honored to have rowed this journey.

What I Carry Forward

Rowing gave me a blueprint for what high-performing teams need to succeed: clear roles, consistent habits, honest communication, and trust. I carry that same standard into healthcare, technology, service, and every new challenge I take on.