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Hi, I'm Lakshmi M Karipeddi, a high school student from Sammamish with a deep interest in art, design, and architecture. I love exploring how emerging technologies can shape spaces and objects, and I'm continually seeking hands-on opportunities to blend creativity with practical problem-solving. My experiences span painting, drafting, and design thinking, and I enjoy translating ideas into real-world projects. I volunteer to support underserved communities and value the social impact of service. When I’m not in class, you’ll find me reading, drawing, traveling, or learning about different cultures, which fuels my curiosity and informs my design perspective.…Hi, I'm Lakshmi M Karipeddi, a high school student from Sammamish with a deep interest in art, design, and architecture. I love exploring how emerging technologies can shape spaces and objects, and I'm continually seeking hands-on opportunities to blend creativity with practical problem-solving. My experiences span painting, drafting, and design thinking, and I enjoy translating ideas into real-world projects. I volunteer to support underserved communities and value the social impact of service. When I’m not in class, you’ll find me reading, drawing, traveling, or learning about different cultures, which fuels my curiosity and informs my design perspective.

Lakshmi M Karipeddi

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Hi, I'm Lakshmi M Karipeddi, a high school student from Sammamish with a deep interest in art, design, and architecture. I love exploring how emerging technologies can shape spaces and objects, and I'm continually seeking hands-on opportunities to blend creativity with practical problem-solving. My experiences span painting, drafting, and design thinking, and I enjoy translating ideas into real-world projects. I volunteer to support underserved communities and value the social impact of service. When I’m not in class, you’ll find me reading, drawing, traveling, or learning about different cultures, which fuels my curiosity and informs my design perspective.…Hi, I'm Lakshmi M Karipeddi, a high school student from Sammamish with a deep interest in art, design, and architecture. I love exploring how emerging technologies can shape spaces and objects, and I'm continually seeking hands-on opportunities to blend creativity with practical problem-solving. My experiences span painting, drafting, and design thinking, and I enjoy translating ideas into real-world projects. I volunteer to support underserved communities and value the social impact of service. When I’m not in class, you’ll find me reading, drawing, traveling, or learning about different cultures, which fuels my curiosity and informs my design perspective.

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Hi, I’m Lakshmi M Karipeddi, a high school student from Sammamish with a deep interest in art, design, and architecture. I love exploring how emerging technologies can shape spaces and objects, and I’m continually seeking hands-on opportunities to blend creativity with practical problem-solving. My experiences span painting, drafting, and design thinking, and I enjoy translating ideas into real-world projects.

I volunteer to support underserved communities and value the social impact of service. When I’m not in class, you’ll find me reading, drawing, traveling, or learning about different cultures, which fuels my curiosity and informs my design perspective.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Telugu

Fluent

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Intern at Sawhorse Revolution

January 1, 2025 - Present

Collaborated with a team of designers, fellow students, and community members to redesign the Ballard P-Patch, a community garden space. Contributed design ideas that emphasized sustainability, inclusivity, and accessibility. Gained experience in site planning, sketching, and presenting design concepts. Participated in workshops led by architects and builders to develop technical and creative skills in real-world design settings. Researched local plant species and sustainable gardening practices to incorporate into the garden redesign. Helped coordinate community feedback sessions to ensure the design met the needs and desires of local residents.

Teen Leader at Kids Coming Together

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Worked side-by-side with kids on local service projects such as park cleaning and knitting scarves for the homeless. Facilitated socialization and group activities, helped set up and clean up events, and gained valuable leadership experience.

Special Needs Tutor at Sankara MEDHA

January 1, 2023 - Present

Tutored an 8-year-old student in Math, developed personalized lesson plans, used visual aids and real-life examples to teach concepts, tracked progress with the parent, and built a supportive relationship.

Teen Helper at Sankara HEAL

January 1, 2023 - Present

Cooked healthy, homemade vegan meals for people of all ages and delivered them to homeless shelters; aided peers in meal preparation and delivery; helped with fundraising and maintained food safety standards.

High School Day Committee Student Planner at Lake Washington School District

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Helped plan decisions affecting the high school day, analyzed student surveys, represented student voice in meetings, and contributed to equity and well-being initiatives.

Teen Helper at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School

January 1, 2022 - Present

Engaged with younger students, read, assisted with class management, tutored math facts, and led art projects to foster a positive learning environment.