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Hi I’m Rachel, a 15 year old activator @TKS interested in agritech, quantum computing and the future of food. I am super passionate about using agritech to improve agricultural productivity in developing countries. My life goal is to contribute to solving poverty and world hunger, and to help ensure that one day every single human being on the planet will have enough to eat. I am currently working on a project to create a transgenic strand of maize that can provide food for millions more people by being pest resistant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and producing 3X larger yields. For the past year I have been researching how to bring my idea to life, and have talked to countless experts in the field. After creating a step by step plan of this strand of maize, I am testing out my idea in the lab this summer.
I am also the co-host and creator of the TechnoGypsie Podcast, a STEM podcast where we talk with experts in different emerging STEM fields about the field they are in, and how to use the technology to create a positive change in the world. If I’m not writing articles, making YouTube videos, reading research papers or networking with professionals, then I am outside running. I am an ultra runner obsessed with pushing my limits and discovering what I am truly capable of. Whether it’s skiing, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, or kayaking, I am in my element when I’m outside in my beautiful home of Northern Ontario.

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WHAT I CARE ABOUT

MY CORE VALUES

Seeking challenge

I constantly do things to challenge myself.
Instead of choosing the easy, more tread path, I always choose the harder, less worn path. This is how I really grow and become better a better human.
I don’t want to stay stagnant. I strive to always do better, push harder and go faster.
My life motto is “what does not kill you, makes you stronger.” I try to live by this saying every day.

Loving life

Everything I do, I do because I love it. Life is meant to be loved to it’s fullest – that is when you feel truly fulfilled and happy.
I am on a mission to build my ‘dream life’ – to live each day loving what I do, who I spend my time with and the beautiful world around me.
I strongly believe in following your passion and having fun while doing it. To find a balance between the monotony of life and the beauty and adventure you can make it.

10X impact

I was placed on this Earth for a reason, and that reason is to make an impact in the world.
I don’t see the point in improving something marginally if I can completely transform how something is done.
My goal in life is to improve the quality of life for people in developing countries by 10X, not 5% or 10%, but 10 times the current quality of life.
I want to make the largest, most meaningful impact possible.

WHAT I'M GOOD AT

My Skills

Research

Reading research papers
Understanding technical details
Data collection
Summarizing information
Example

Writing

Articles
Scripts
Communicating ideas effectively
Creativity in writing style
Example

Video Making

YouTube videos
Davinci Resolve
Filming
Script writing
Example

Public Speaking

Podcast interviews
Pitching
Presenting
Speaking
Example

Audio editing

Audacity
Music editing
Example

Project Management

Lead small groups in hackathons and projects
Leadership
Problem solving
Effective communication
Example

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TECHNOGYPSIE PODCAST

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I am the creator and cohost of the TechnoGypsie Podcast. Every two weeks we talk with experts in STEM about the field they’re in and how the technology can be used to help solve huge problems in the world. We cover everything from mindsets and philosophy to science and technology.

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WHAT I'VE DONE

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A changemaker unhappy with the quality of life for millions of people.

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A student learning to unlock my full potential.

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A writer, podcaster, youtuber and creator.

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An ambitious teen crazy enough to think she can change the world.

Rachel Lee

An ultra runner and lover of the outdoors.

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