Hi, I'm Delainie!

I'm a Texas highschool senior passionate about foreign language learning and cybersecurity.

About Me

Hey ya'll--welcome to my webpage!

This is where I showcase leadership development, undergraduate research, community and global experiences, interdisciplinary academics, and my active involvement in extracurricular programming!

As a high school senior, I am deeply passionate about languages and travel, with a love for exploring different cultures and connecting with people from around the world. My enthusiasm for communication has extended beyond speaking foreign languages to include leadership and research.

I have significant interest in cybersecurity and information technology. I am proud to share with you the various experiences I have had the opportunity to explore in these fields of study.

This combination of interests shapes my academic pursuits and my future aspirations.

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Volunteer experience and activities

Seattle, Washington (Virtual Program)

One World Now!

June 2022 - Present

Peer Korean Language Tutor (February 2024 - Present)
Star Storyteller [Starts at 00:20 in Video] (Nov 2023)
Pod Leader (September 2023 - Present)
Student Family Advisory Board Member (April 2023 - Present)
Korean and Leadership Student (June 2022 - Present)

Texas Gulf Coast Region, Houston, Texas

American Red Cross

January 2023 - Present

National InfoSec Awareness Cybersecurity Champion (July 2025 - Present)
Administrative Support Team Member (September 2024 - Present)
Volunteer Services Engagement Communicator (September 2024 - Present)
2024 Red Cross Rising Star Award Winner
Leadership Development Conferences Attended (2023, 2024, 2025)
Youth Engagement Team Member (January 2023 - Present)

Congressional Awards Program

June 2023 - Present

Prospective Gold Medal Class of 2026: Gold Medal Summit Will Take Place Summer of 2026, Pending Gold Medal Committee Review
Silver and Bronze Medalist
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Certificate Recipient
Ferring STEM Star Recipient

National Cybersecurity Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado (In-Person)

AFA's Cyber Patriot Cyber Camp

June 2023

Learned how to use threat monitoring tools for Windows and command-line tools for Ubuntu security
Participated in the 2023 Cyber Patriot Competition

Tamkang University, Taipei, Taiwan

6-Week Intensive Chinese Enhancement Program

July-August 2023 and 2024

Studied in an intensive Chinese language learning environment
Significantly improved speaking and comprehension skills
Immersed in Chinese and Taiwanese culture

Houston, Texas

Kaminari Taiko of Houston

February 2024 - Present

Thunderstudies Apprentice Performance Group Member (November 2024 - Present)
Beginner Taiko Member (March 2024 - November 2024)
Junior Taiko Member (February 2024 - March 2024)

Texas A&M University (Virtual Program)

Summer Computing Academy GenCyber Camp: Spring Edition

March 2024

Learned the Confidentiality Integrity and Availability (CIA) Triad security model
Gained an understanding of the internet and networking
Honed Python skills by completing various exercises

ConocoPhillips, Houston, Texas

Girls Talk Tech

June 2024

Developed new technical skills through real-world deliverables across multiple domains
Learned powerful tools and techniques to build an effective resume
Developed and refined communication skills

New York, NY (Virtual Program)

Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program 2024

July 2024 - August 2024

Selected out of thousands of applicants
Further developed fundamental web development skills with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Learned the foundations of cybersecurity and created a cryptography program with Python
Learned the basics of data science with Python

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

DOiT and WOWiT STEM Programs

DOiT Program, March 2025

WOWiT Program, Sepember 2024

Learned about different career paths in STEM
Networked with alumni and graduate students

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2025

Fall 2024 - Spring 2025

Abstract Accepted for Oral Presentation
Presented Research: Examining Cybersecurity Challenges in K-12 Schools (Spring 2025)

Passion Project

KidsCSI.com (Kids Cyber Safety Information)

October 2024 - Present

Internet safety presentation for grades 3-5
Teaches importance of internet safety
Discusses 5 topics of internet safety
Created website, animated videos, bookmarks, worksheets, and presentation slides
Outreached to local and out of state libraries
Presented to kids in the community