I am a Mechanical Engineering student studying at the University of Notre Dame with a passion for creation. Known by many for my custom LEGO projects, I have created the world’s first ever life-size, fully operational LEGO Pinball and Claw Machines, using a combined 20,000 individual LEGO pieces. These machines have been displayed for public interaction, which is one of the biggest drivers for my creative process. My goal is to shift the experience of building from static to dynamic, encouraging a sense of interaction and collaboration. I have designed a massive LEGO City layout, sculpted action figures, and built numerous model roller coasters, each of which required immense planning and dedication to see through to completion. I also perform live ventriloquism shows for preschoolers and nursing home residents, which transformed into video recorded performances at the onset of Covid-19. These interactions were emotionally meaningful, fostered a heightened sense of enthusiasm from the audiences, and led to deepened relationships. In all aspects of life, I live by the motto: “Create. Build. Repeat.”