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Alexa Marino

Student at Pine Crest School · Class of 2027
Social Entrepreneurship Fellow

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
Co-Founder, EcoChalk Pioneer Academics Researcher LSE Programme Alumna

About

I am currently a Junior at Pine Crest School, enrolled in all advanced placement and honors courses. Passionate about leadership, innovation, and impact, I am a member of Pine Crest's selective Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship — a three-year program dedicated to the essentials of business and social impact. From co-founding a sustainable startup to conducting biomedical engineering research with Northwestern University faculty, I bring curiosity and drive to everything I do.

Experience

Student Researcher

Pioneer Academics
Feb 2026 – Present · Mentored by Professor David O'Neil, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University
Conducting independent research under the mentorship of a Northwestern University biomedical engineering professor through Pioneer Academics, a highly selective global research program for high school students.

Co-Founder

EcoChalk
Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
EcoChalk transforms discarded eggshells into non-toxic, sustainable craft chalk, bridging creativity and environmental responsibility. I drive strategy, product development, and outreach to grow EcoChalk's mission of reducing waste while inspiring eco-conscious creativity.

Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship Member

Pine Crest School
Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos
Member of Pine Crest's selective three-year Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship, a program dedicated to the essentials of business and social impact. Developing leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship skills through hands-on projects and mentorship.

Marketing & Communications Intern

Carma Connected
Jul 2025 · 1 mo
Managed multi-brand Instagram accounts totaling 240K+ followers, driving content strategy and increasing engagement across platforms.

Student Intern

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Jun 2025 · 1 mo · London, United Kingdom · On-site
Selected participant in an immersive, weeklong program hosted by LSE Generate, focused on global social entrepreneurship and innovation.

Education

Pine Crest School

High School · Class of 2027
Aug 2023 – Present
Highlights: Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship, Advanced Placement & Honors curriculum, Co-Founder of EcoChalk

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

LSE Generate Programme — Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Jun 2025

Honors & Awards

Outstanding Achievement in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Pine Crest School · May 2025

Merit Award (United States) — Social Entrepreneurship Competition

PennSEM (Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania) · Apr 2025

Skills

Business Analysis Advertising Social Entrepreneurship Marketing Strategy Leadership Content Strategy Social Media Management Research Communication Product Development

Let's Connect

I'm always excited to connect with fellow changemakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

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