Key Initiatives
Beaver English Tutoring
Founded and led a comprehensive English tutoring program serving elementary and middle school students in our community. What started as helping a few neighbors with homework has grown into a structured program that focuses on building confidence alongside language skills.
Teaching Philosophy
- Meet students where they are, not where we think they should be
- Build confidence through small, achievable victories
- Make learning interactive and personally relevant
- Celebrate progress, not just perfection
Fencing Coaching & Competition
As both a competitive fencer and assistant coach, I've learned that athletic mentorship extends far beyond technique. Fencing has taught me discipline, strategic thinking, and resilience – qualities I now help younger fencers develop both on and off the strip.
Coaching Approach
- Focus on mental resilience alongside physical technique
- Adapt training methods to individual learning styles
- Emphasize sportsmanship and respect for opponents
- Build confidence through progressive skill development
Service Trips & Volunteer Work
Participated in multiple service trips and local volunteer initiatives, focusing on education support and community development. These experiences have broadened my understanding of different communities and reinforced my commitment to service-oriented healthcare.
Tecate House Building
Volunteered with a 15-member team in Mexico to build a home for families in need, assisting with every step from laying the foundation to electrical wiring, wood cutting, hammering, and painting.
Dinuba Community Service
Supported a local volunteer site focused on food security by packaging dry food for distribution, power-washing orange crates, and gardening fruits and vegetables for community use.
Rock-N-Water Service Project
Participated in a service project at a Christian camp, contributing to environmental stewardship by cleaning the river, collecting trash, clearing brush, and maintaining the grounds.
Business and Investment Club
Founded and led a supportive community focused on helping underclassmen develop their skills and confidence in business competitions. Through mentorship and team-building activities, I've guided younger students to work together effectively, preparing them for challenges like the Wharton Investment Competition while fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Mentorship Approach
- Pair experienced students with newcomers for peer-to-peer learning
- Facilitate team-building workshops to improve collaboration
- Guide underclassmen through competition preparation process
- Create safe spaces for students to ask questions and learn from mistakes
- Focus on building confidence alongside technical skills
HeCares Clinic Internship
Assisted with local Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic operations, gaining hands-on experience in patient care and performing fundamental TCM treatments such as cupping and acupuncture. This experience deepened my understanding of holistic healthcare approaches and patient-centered care.
Clinical Experience
- Assisted with patient intake and assessment procedures
- Learned and performed cupping therapy techniques
- Observed and assisted with acupuncture treatments
- Gained insight into integrative healthcare approaches
Global Youth Entrepreneurship Competition
Served as CMO, CFO, COO for AquaCulture in 2023 (US 3rd place) and CFO, COO for UraVault in 2024 (Asian grand prize winner). Pitched entrepreneurial products to judges and developed comprehensive business strategies for innovative solutions.
Leadership Philosophy
"It was the first time I worked on something this ambitious. It wasn't just a club or classroom project. It had real stakes and real people." — Lucas Wu
Key Achievements
- Led AquaCulture team to 3rd place in US competition (2023)
- Co-founded UraVault and won Asian grand prize (2024)
- Developed comprehensive business strategies and financial models
- Presented innovative solutions to international judging panels
- Featured in YFS Magazine interview: Read Article →