Self-introduction: As an aspiring human resources management professional, and a Northeastern business administration and psychology combined major student, I am working on building a strong interdisciplinary foundation in management. Such a foundation is not only desirable, but also necessary in being able to lead in an increasingly complex business environment. For the past two years, I have been honored to contribute to the success of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Tech for Good by managing human resources and leading the efforts of recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and employee relations. As a member of an inspiring team, I work hard to help provide technology solutions to under-represented communities; from educational courses to life-saving weapon defense systems. We strive to use technology to impact every life for the better. During my high school years, I worked as a human resource management intern in my school’s HR Department. As a passionate writer, I have received many writing awards. I have been fortunate enough to earn the Silver Key Award from the Scholastic Writing Alliance for Young Writers. Essay: Tucked away behind my dad’s programming guidebooks on the basement bookshelf was the textbook. Green with splashes of beige, it was hefty, standing at 744 pages. Wiping away the dust enveloping its cover revealed an emblazoned portrait of a masked statue, the title reading Introduction to Psychology. I had no idea why my dad kept a 30-year-old college textbook. Regardless, due to my bookwormish nature and the beguiling portrait on its cover, I found myself sifting through the pages. So began my first foray into the intriguing world of psychology. The more I journeyed through the book, the more I saw the life experiences that define me through the unique lens each psychological perspective brings. The behavioral perspective evaluates how our environment influences us. My personality has been nurtured by my family, especially my parents and my brother, who never fails to make me laugh as we discuss DC Comics during our long walks. Likewise, my visits to my grandparents, during which Grandpa asks obscure biology questions and Grandma funnels in a seemingly infinite supply of kofta, and our tradition of visiting family in New York every Christmas are constant joys in my life. Long-winded political discussions amid fragrant scents of chicken piccata and gingerbread cookies, hysterical laughter over party games, and the exchange of gag gifts are all staples of this tradition. I aspire to bring the family values that I learned and stand for to my community. The psychodynamic perspective focuses on unconscious processes. One blustery morning, as I took off my jacket in homeroom, a classmate sneered: “Daniel, are you hiding a bomb in that jacket?” I doubt his comment was influenced by unconscious bias; but rather a lack of global awareness. He probably assumed that because I’m of Middle Eastern origin, I am a Muslim (I’m not), and that all Muslims are terrorists (they aren’t). While others may have been offended, I took his comment in stride, turning it into a positive driver for promoting global awareness to issues I am passionate about. The prejudice against Coptic Egyptians, to whom I claim my heritage, was at the top of that list, and I’ve made it the topic of numerous school projects and presentations. The social-cultural perspective evaluates behavior as influenced by culture and social setting. During the pandemic, my a cappella club found no better audience to perform to than the residents of our local senior center, who had been in lockdown for months. Seeing the gleaming faces behind the windows as we lined outside in the frigid cold and sang “Loving You” warmed me up more than four layers; their eyes expounded, “thank you for remembering us.” I also find it fascinating that the audience can still connect emotionally with the music, even if they cannot understand the lyrics, as my chorus performs an aria, like “The Mozart Requiem” in Latin. After a performance of “The Requiem” in Symphony Hall, a young boy in the back shouted “Wow!” which echoed through the hall. I later learned that he was on the autism spectrum, and rarely expressed himself. Music is powerful and so is writing. Whether it’s a 1950s classic hit or a humor piece on Egyptian culture, there are infinite ways for me to convey a deeper meaning. The humanistic perspective, my personal favorite, focuses on potential for personal growth. Every book takes my thirst for knowledge to uncharted territories. Reading helped me become a thinker, researcher, writer, and part-time activist. I’m not sure if that textbook will be on my bookshelf in 30 years. I know, however, that it helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself and others and broadened my appreciation for the subtleties and nuances of human behavior. Whether my career choice takes me to a 37th-floor office or a lecture hall, I know that I’ll use my experiences and desire to help others in my community and beyond.

I am driven to invest my time and effort towards contributing to the betterment of my community. Motivated by my academic interests, and the desire to help my community, I volunteered during high school with the NoSchoolViolence Research Institute to study behavioral patterns, correlating children’s behaviors to violence potential to be leveraged in analytics engines aimed at decreasing school violence. As an undergraduate student at Northeastern doing a combined major in business administration and psychology, I am also honored to contribute to the success of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Tech For Good by managing human resources and leading the efforts of recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and employee relations. Being part of an inspiring team, we work hard to provide technology solutions to under-represented communities; from educational courses to life-saving weapon defense systems, we strive to use technology to impact every life for the better. My interest in the interplay between psychology and management led me to conduct in-depth interdisciplinary research. Seeking to help employees and employers alike adjust to the constantly changing business landscape resulting from the COVID pandemic I decided to tackle one of the most complex problems we currently face. I dedicated my last summer of high school to researching the most efficient strategies for companies to motivate their workforce in the new normal of remote work by applying McGregor's management theories. I have authored and published the paper “Theory X and Theory Y: McGregor’s Theories of Management Applied to Working from Home in the Era of COVID-19.” My research showed me new perspectives: what were once black-and-white management theories took on shades of gray; the complexities of the paradigms I had begun to study were only paralleled by the complexity of the new workplace challenges created by the pandemic. I utilized my findings to make recommendations, from applications of self-determination theory to autonomy, and intrinsic motivation to relatedness. Seeking out these alternative perspectives helped me uncover the interdisciplinary nature of business and psychology, and more importantly, led me to realize that business management is more than numbers and calculations; it is built upon understanding and motivating employees: businesses’ biggest assets. Most of all, I discovered that current management theories need to be revisited to address the evolving psychological and social needs of employees in the era of remote and hybrid work.  Despite the late nights I spent on my research and the publication of my paper, I know I have just scratched the surface. There are many more questions to answer through an interdisciplinary lens, and I hope to do so during my years at Northeastern and beyond.

As a Northeastern Business Administration and Psychology major student, I invest my time and effort, towards contributing to the betterment of my community. I am honored to contribute to the success of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Tech For Good by managing human resources and leading the efforts of recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and employee relations. Being part of an inspiring team, we work hard to provide technology solutions to under-represented communities; from educational courses to life-saving weapon defense systems, we strive to use technology to impact every life for the better. Success has no value without serving one’s community. An active member of St. Mark’s Orthodox Church of Boston, I participate in retreats and conferences, serve as a summer camp counselor, and am a member of the church choir. My interest in the interplay between psychology and management, and desire to help my community led me to conduct in-depth research. I volunteered with the NoSchoolViolence Research Institute to study behavioral patterns, correlating children’s behaviors to violence potential to be leveraged in analytics engines aimed at decreasing school violence. Seeking to help employees and employers alike adjust to the constantly changing business landscape resulting from the COVID pandemic I decided to tackle one of the most complex problems we currently face. I dedicated my last summer of high school to researching the most efficient strategies for companies to motivate their workforce in the new normal of remote work by applying McGregor's management theories. I have authored and published the paper “Theory X and Theory Y: McGregor’s Theories of Management Applied to Working from Home in the Era of COVID-19.” My research showed me new perspectives: what were once black-and-white management theories took on shades of gray; the complexities of the paradigms I had begun to study were only paralleled by the complexity of the new workplace challenges created by the pandemic. I utilized my findings to make recommendations, from applications of self-determination theory to autonomy, and intrinsic motivation to relatedness. Seeking out these alternative perspectives helped me uncover the interdisciplinary nature of business and psychology, and more importantly, led me to realize that business management is more than numbers and calculations; it is built upon understanding and motivating employees: businesses’ biggest assets. Most of all, I discovered that current management theories need to be revisited to address the evolving psychological and social needs of employees in the era of remote and hybrid work.  Despite the late nights I spent on my research and the publication of my paper, I know I have just scratched the surface. There are many more questions to answer through an interdisciplinary lens, and I hope to do so during my years at Northeastern and beyond.

As a Northeastern Business Administration and Psychology major student, I invest my time and effort, towards contributing to the betterment of my community. I am honored to contribute to the success of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Tech For Good by managing human resources and leading the efforts of recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and employee relations. Being part of an inspiring team, we work hard to provide technology solutions to under-represented communities; from educational courses to life-saving weapon defense systems, we strive to use technology to impact every life for the better. Success has no value without serving one’s community. An active member of St. Mark’s Orthodox Church of Boston, I participate in retreats and conferences, serve as a summer camp counselor, and am a member of the church choir. My interest in the interplay between psychology and management, and desire to help my community led me to conduct in-depth research. I volunteered with the NoSchoolViolence Research Institute to study behavioral patterns, correlating children’s behaviors to violence potential to be leveraged in analytics engines aimed at decreasing school violence. Seeking to help employees and employers alike adjust to the constantly changing business landscape resulting from the COVID pandemic I decided to tackle one of the most complex problems we currently face. I dedicated my last summer of high school to researching the most efficient strategies for companies to motivate their workforce in the new normal of remote work by applying McGregor's management theories. I have authored and published the paper “Theory X and Theory Y: McGregor’s Theories of Management Applied to Working from Home in the Era of COVID-19.” My research showed me new perspectives: what were once black-and-white management theories took on shades of gray; the complexities of the paradigms I had begun to study were only paralleled by the complexity of the new workplace challenges created by the pandemic. I utilized my findings to make recommendations, from applications of self-determination theory to autonomy, and intrinsic motivation to relatedness. Seeking out these alternative perspectives helped me uncover the interdisciplinary nature of business and psychology, and more importantly, led me to realize that business management is more than numbers and calculations; it is built upon understanding and motivating employees: businesses’ biggest assets. Most of all, I discovered that current management theories need to be revisited to address the evolving psychological and social needs of employees in the era of remote and hybrid work.  Despite the late nights I spent on my research and the publication of my paper, I know I have just scratched the surface. There are many more questions to answer through an interdisciplinary lens, and I hope to do so during my years at Northeastern and beyond.

My faith as an Orthodox Christian has helped me become a researcher, accomplished writer, talented chorus tenor, and aspiring ethical business leader. As a high school student taking challenging coursework at the Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School, I also worked as a human resource management intern in my school’s HR Department. Additionally, I was the Digital Media Lead of the AMSA Diderot Society, working with my colleagues to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and academic excellence through managing the club’s communications, podcasts, and journal. An avid reader and passionate writer, I have received many writing awards. Most notably, I have been fortunate enough to earn the 2021 Silver Key Award from the Scholastic Writing Alliance for Young Writers, one of the nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition programs for high school writers. I have also been awarded First Place Essay at the American Patriotism National Essay Contest, organized by the Fleet Reserve Association. An active member of St. Mark’s Orthodox Church of Boston, I participate in retreats and conferences, serve as a summer camp counselor, and am a member of the church choir. I am also a tenor who qualified for the Massachusetts Music Educators Association Senior Chorus, a member of my school’s a capella group, and a participant with the professionally renowned Handel and Haydn Society Chorus, performing advanced repertoire including the Handel Messiah and the Mozart Requiem at venues such as Boston Symphony Hall. My interest in the interplay between psychology and management, and desire to help my community led me to conduct in-depth research. I volunteered with the NoSchoolViolence Research Institute to study behavioral patterns, correlating children’s behaviors to violence potential to be leveraged in analytics engines aimed at decreasing school violence. The pandemic has inspired me to conduct research that will help employees and employers alike adjust to the constantly changing business landscape, and tackle some of the most complex problems we currently face. I spent last summer conducting research on strategies to best manage and motivate a remote workforce by applying McGregor's management theories. I have authored and published the paper “Theory X and Theory Y: McGregor’s Theories of Management Applied to Working from Home in the Era of COVID-19.” I applied my findings to make recommendations, from applications of self-determination theory to autonomy, and intrinsic motivation to relatedness. My research showed me new perspectives: what were once black-and-white management theories took on shades of gray; the complexities of the paradigms I had begun to study were only paralleled by the complexity of the new workplace challenges created by the pandemic. Seeking out these alternative perspectives helped me uncover the interdisciplinary nature of business and psychology, and more importantly, led me to realize that business is more than numbers and calculations. Business leadership is built upon understanding and motivating employees: businesses’ biggest assets. Most of all, I discovered that current management theories need to be revisited to address the evolving psychological and social needs of employees in the era of remote work.  Despite the late nights I spent on my research and the recent publication of my paper, I know I have just scratched the surface. There are many more questions to answer, and I hope to do so at college and beyond. As an aspiring management professional, I strive to build a strong, interdisciplinary foundation in management through the unparalleled collection of college business courses. God will continue to help me acquire the education that will uniquely prepare me, both academically and professionally, to grow as a researcher, critical thinker, and ethical business leader.

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” - Ralph Waldo Emerson I have experienced throughout my almost 20 years of life how essential dedication, hard work and grit are to meet and rise above life’s challenges and obstacles. Due to a chronic and serious eye condition, I underwent several eye surgeries in both eyes throughout my school years. With each surgery, came long weeks of missed school work, academics to catch up on, and tests to make up, all while suffering from blurry vision, headaches and eye exhaustion. Refusing to have my eye medical condition define me, I worked hard as a high school student taking challenging coursework, as well as a human resource management intern in my school’s HR Department. Additionally, I contributed as the Digital Media Lead of the AMSA Diderot Society, working hard with my colleagues to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and academic excellence through managing the club’s communications, podcasts, and journal. As a rising high school freshman, I started looking for summer opportunities to enrich my early interest in the legal system. I applied to Just the Beginning,  a legal immersion program to encourage students from underrepresented groups to pursue career opportunities in the law.  I was one of 46 scholars who were accepted into the Summer Legal Institute program where I learned about the legal profession and the judiciary system, acquired deep knowledge of legal concepts, grew my public speaking skills, and presented to criminal judges in oral argument presentations. My interest in the interplay between psychology and management, and desire to help my community led me to conduct in-depth research. I volunteered with the NoSchoolViolence Research Institute to study behavioral patterns, correlating children’s behaviors to violence potential to be leveraged in analytics engines aimed at decreasing school violence.  Additionally, I am passionate about music and writing. I am a tenor who qualified for the Central District Massachusetts Music Educators Association Senior Chorus, a member of my school’s a capella group, and a participant with the professionally renowned Handel and Haydn Society Chorus of Tenors and Basses, performing advanced repertoire including the Handel Messiah and the Mozart Requiem at venues such as Boston Symphony Hall. I have received many writing awards. Most notably, I have been fortunate enough to earn the 2021 Silver Key Award from the Scholastic Writing Alliance for Young Writers, one of the nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition programs for high school writers. The Covid pandemic has inspired me to conduct research to help employees and employers alike adjust to the constantly changing business landscape, and tackle some of the most complex problems we currently face. I decided I would dedicate my last summer of high school to researching the most efficient strategies for companies to motivate their workforce in the new normal of remote work by applying McGregor's management theories. I have authored and published the paper “Theory X and Theory Y: McGregor’s Theories of Management Applied to Working from Home in the Era of COVID-19.” I applied my findings to make recommendations, from applications of self-determination theory to autonomy, and intrinsic motivation to relatedness. Seeking out these alternative perspectives helped me uncover the interdisciplinary nature of business and psychology, and more importantly, led me to realize that business management is more than numbers and calculations; it is built upon understanding and motivating employees: businesses’ biggest assets. Studying business management and psychology at Northeastern D'Amore-McKim School of Business will equip me, both academically and professionally, to grow as a researcher, critical thinker, and global leader.

I have experienced anxiety throughout my almost 20 years of life. However, I also learned how essential perseverance and grit are to meet and rise above life’s challenges and obstacles. Due to a chronic and serious eye condition, I underwent several eye surgeries throughout my school years. With each surgery, came long weeks of missed school work, academics to catch up on, and tests to make up, all while suffering from blurry vision, headaches and eye exhaustion. Refusing to have my medical condition or the anxiety around it, define me, I worked hard as a high school student taking challenging coursework, as well as a human resource management intern in my school’s HR Department. Additionally, I contributed as the Digital Media Lead of the AMSA Diderot Society, working hard with my colleagues to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and academic excellence through managing the club’s communications, podcasts, and journal. Additionally, I am passionate about music and writing. I am a tenor who qualified for the Central District Massachusetts Music Educators Association Senior Chorus, a member of my school’s a capella group, and a participant with the professionally renowned Handel and Haydn Society Chorus of Tenors and Basses, performing advanced repertoire including the Handel Messiah and the Mozart Requiem at venues such as Boston Symphony Hall. I have received many writing awards. Most notably, I have been fortunate enough to earn the 2021 Silver Key Award from the Scholastic Writing Alliance for Young Writers, one of the nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition programs for high school writers. My interest in the interplay between psychology and management, and desire to help my community led me to conduct in-depth research. I volunteered with the NoSchoolViolence Research Institute to study behavioral patterns, correlating children’s behaviors to violence potential to be leveraged in analytics engines aimed at decreasing school violence. The Covid pandemic has inspired me to conduct research to help employees and employers alike adjust to the constantly changing business landscape, and tackle some of the most complex problems we currently face. I decided I would dedicate my last summer of high school to researching the most efficient strategies for companies to motivate their workforce in the new normal of remote work by applying McGregor's management theories. I have authored and published the paper “Theory X and Theory Y: McGregor’s Theories of Management Applied to Working from Home in the Era of COVID-19.” I applied my findings to make recommendations, from applications of self-determination theory to autonomy, and intrinsic motivation to relatedness. My research showed me new perspectives: what were once black-and-white management theories took on shades of gray; the complexities of the paradigms I had begun to study were only paralleled by the complexity of the new workplace challenges created by the pandemic. Seeking out these alternative perspectives helped me uncover the interdisciplinary nature of business and psychology, and more importantly, led me to realize that business management is more than numbers and calculations; it is built upon understanding and motivating employees: businesses’ biggest assets. Most of all, I discovered that current management theories need to be revisited to address the evolving psychological and social needs of employees in the era of remote work.  Studying business management and psychology at Northeastern D'Amore-McKim School of Business will equip me, both academically and professionally, to grow as a researcher, critical thinker, and global leader.

Covered with an emblazoned portrait of a masked statue, the title reading Introduction to Psychology, I found myself sifting through the pages. So began my first foray into the intriguing world of psychology. The more I journeyed through the book, the more I saw the life experiences that define me through the unique lens each psychological perspective brings. The behavioral perspective evaluates how our environment influences us. My personality has been nurtured by my family, especially my parents and my brother, who never fails to make me laugh as we discuss DC Comics during our long walks. Likewise, my visits to my grandparents, during which Grandpa asks obscure biology questions and Grandma funnels in a seemingly infinite supply of kofta, and our tradition of visiting family in New York every Christmas are constant joys in my life. Long-winded political discussions amid fragrant scents of chicken piccata and gingerbread cookies, hysterical laughter over party games, and the exchange of gag gifts are all staples of this tradition. I aspire to bring the family values that I learned and stand for to my community. The psychodynamic perspective focuses on unconscious processes. One blustery morning, as I took off my jacket in homeroom, a classmate sneered: “Daniel, are you hiding a bomb in that jacket?” I doubt his comment was influenced by unconscious bias; but rather a lack of global awareness. He probably assumed that because I’m of Middle Eastern origin, I am a Muslim (I’m not), and that all Muslims are terrorists (they aren’t). While others may have been offended, I took his comment in stride, turning it into a positive driver for promoting global awareness of issues I am passionate about. The prejudice against Coptic Egyptians, to whom I claim my heritage, was at the top of that list, and I’ve made it the topic of numerous school projects and presentations. The social-cultural perspective evaluates behavior as influenced by culture and social setting. During the pandemic, my a cappella club found no better audience to perform to than the residents of our local senior center, who had been in lockdown for months. Seeing the gleaming faces behind the windows as we lined outside in the frigid cold and sang “Loving You” warmed me up more than four layers; their eyes expounded, “thank you for remembering us.” I also find it fascinating that the audience can still connect emotionally with the music, even if they cannot understand the lyrics, as my chorus performs an aria, like “The Mozart Requiem” in Latin. After a performance of “The Requiem” in Symphony Hall, a young boy in the back shouted “Wow!” which echoed through the hall. I later learned that he was on the autism spectrum, and rarely expressed himself. Music is powerful and so is writing. Whether it’s a 1950s classic hit or a humor piece on Egyptian culture, there are infinite ways for me to convey a deeper meaning. The humanistic perspective, my personal favorite, focuses on the potential for personal growth. Every book takes my thirst for knowledge to uncharted territories. Reading helped me become a thinker, researcher, writer, and part-time activist. I’m not sure if that textbook will be on my bookshelf in 30 years. I know, however, that it helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself and others and broadened my appreciation for the subtleties and nuances of human behavior. Whether my career choice takes me to a 37th-floor office or a lecture hall, I know that I’ll use my experiences and desire to help others in my community and beyond.

As a Northeastern Business Administration and Psychology major student, I lead through investing my time and effort, towards contributing to the betterment of my community. I am honored to contribute to the success of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Tech For Good by managing human resources and leading the efforts of recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and employee relations. Being part of an inspiring team, we work hard to provide technology solutions to under-represented communities; from educational courses to life-saving weapon defense systems, we strive to use technology to impact every life for the better. My interest in the interplay between psychology and management, and desire to help my community led me to conduct in-depth research. I volunteered with the NoSchoolViolence Research Institute to study behavioral patterns, correlating children’s behaviors to violence potential to be leveraged in analytics engines aimed at decreasing school violence. Seeking to help employees and employers alike adjust to the constantly changing business landscape resulting from the COVID pandemic I decided to tackle one of the most complex problems we currently face. I dedicated my last summer of high school to researching the most efficient strategies for companies to motivate their workforce in the new normal of remote work by applying McGregor's management theories. I have authored and published the paper “Theory X and Theory Y: McGregor’s Theories of Management Applied to Working from Home in the Era of COVID-19.” My research showed me new perspectives: what were once black-and-white management theories took on shades of gray; the complexities of the paradigms I had begun to study were only paralleled by the complexity of the new workplace challenges created by the pandemic. I utilized my findings to make recommendations, from applications of self-determination theory to autonomy, and intrinsic motivation to relatedness. Seeking out these alternative perspectives helped me uncover the interdisciplinary nature of business and psychology, and more importantly, led me to realize that business management is more than numbers and calculations; it is built upon understanding and motivating employees: businesses’ biggest assets. Most of all, I discovered that current management theories need to be revisited to address the evolving psychological and social needs of employees in the era of remote and hybrid work.  Despite the late nights I spent on my research and the publication of my paper, I know I have just scratched the surface. There are many more questions to answer through an interdisciplinary lens, and I hope to do so during my years at Northeastern and beyond.

As a Northeastern Business Administration and Psychology major student, I invest my time and effort, towards contributing to the betterment of my community. I am also honored to contribute to the success of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Tech For Good by managing human resources and leading the efforts of recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and employee relations. Being part of an inspiring team, we work hard to provide technology solutions to under-represented communities; from educational courses to life-saving weapon defense systems, we strive to use technology to impact every life for the better. Success has no value without serving one’s community. An active member of St. Mark’s Orthodox Church of Boston, I participate in retreats and conferences, serve as a summer camp counselor, and a member of the church choir. My interest in the interplay between psychology and management, and desire to help my community led me to conduct in-depth research. I volunteered with the NoSchoolViolence Research Institute to study behavioral patterns, correlating children’s behaviors to violence potential to be leveraged in analytics engines aimed at decreasing school violence. Seeking to help employees and employers alike adjust to the constantly changing business landscape resulting from the COVID pandemic I decided to tackle one of the most complex problems we currently face. I dedicated my last summer of high school to researching the most efficient strategies for companies to motivate their workforce in the new normal of remote work by applying McGregor's management theories. I have authored and published the paper “Theory X and Theory Y: McGregor’s Theories of Management Applied to Working from Home in the Era of COVID-19.” My research showed me new perspectives: what were once black-and-white management theories took on shades of gray; the complexities of the paradigms I had begun to study were only paralleled by the complexity of the new workplace challenges created by the pandemic. I utilized my findings to make recommendations, from applications of self-determination theory to autonomy, and intrinsic motivation to relatedness. Seeking out these alternative perspectives helped me uncover the interdisciplinary nature of business and psychology, and more importantly, led me to realize that business management is more than numbers and calculations; it is built upon understanding and motivating employees: businesses’ biggest assets. Most of all, I discovered that current management theories need to be revisited to address the evolving psychological and social needs of employees in the era of remote and hybrid work.  Despite the late nights I spent on my research and the publication of my paper, I know I have just scratched the surface. There are many more questions to answer through an interdisciplinary lens, and I hope to do so during my years at Northeastern and beyond.

As a Northeastern Business Adminstation and Psychology major student, I invest my time and effort, towards contributing to the betterment of my community. I am also honored to contribute to the success of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Tech For Good by managing human resources and leading the efforts of recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and employee relations. Being part of an inspiring team, we work hard to provide technology solutions to under-represented communities; from educational courses to life-saving weapon defense systems, we strive to use technology to impact every life for the better. Success has no value without serving one’s community. An active member of St. Mark’s Orthodox Church of Boston, I participate in retreats and conferences, serve as a summer camp counselor, and a member of the church choir. My interest in the interplay between psychology and management, and desire to help my community led me to conduct in-depth research. I volunteered with the NoSchoolViolence Research Institute to study behavioral patterns, correlating children’s behaviors to violence potential to be leveraged in analytics engines aimed at decreasing school violence. Seeking to help employees and employers alike adjust to the constantly changing business landscape resulting from the COVID pandemic I decided to tackle one of the most complex problems we currently face. I dedicated my last summer of high school to researching the most efficient strategies for companies to motivate their workforce in the new normal of remote work by applying McGregor's management theories. I have authored and published the paper “Theory X and Theory Y: McGregor’s Theories of Management Applied to Working from Home in the Era of COVID-19.” My research showed me new perspectives: what were once black-and-white management theories took on shades of gray; the complexities of the paradigms I had begun to study were only paralleled by the complexity of the new workplace challenges created by the pandemic. I utilized my findings to make recommendations, from applications of self-determination theory to autonomy, and intrinsic motivation to relatedness. Seeking out these alternative perspectives helped me uncover the interdisciplinary nature of business and psychology, and more importantly, led me to realize that business management is more than numbers and calculations; it is built upon understanding and motivating employees: businesses’ biggest assets. Most of all, I discovered that current management theories need to be revisited to address the evolving psychological and social needs of employees in the era of remote and hybrid work.  Despite the late nights I spent on my research and the publication of my paper, I know I have just scratched the surface. There are many more questions to answer through an interdisciplinary lens, and I hope to do so during my years at Northeastern and beyond.

The American dream is knowing that despite being a first-generation American and the son of immigrants, I have the opportunity to realize my dreams. It means investing time and effort, gifts and talents, and ambitions and values towards contributing to the betterment of my community. It is believing that, with perseverance and grit, I can attain success. Success grows by discovering and using one’s talents. As an avid reader and passionate writer, I have received many writing awards. I have been fortunate enough to earn the 2021 Silver Key Award from the Scholastic Writing Alliance for Young Writers, one of the nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition programs for high school writers. I have also been awarded the First Place Essay at the American Patriotism National Essay Contest, organized by the Fleet Reserve Association. I am a tenor who qualified for the Central District Massachusetts Music Educators Association Senior Chorus, a member of my school’s a capella group, and a participant with the professionally renowned Handel and Haydn Society Chorus of Tenors and Basses, performing advanced repertoire including the Handel Messiah and the Mozart Requiem at venues such as Boston Symphony Hall. Success is nourished by continuous learning. As an independent learner, I joined Just the Beginning Summer Legal Institute, a selective legal immersion program for students from underrepresented groups, where I acquired deep knowledge of legal concepts, grew my public speaking skills, and presented to criminal judges in oral argument presentations. I have also taken several college-level summer courses in business and psychology with Edx and the JHU Center for Talented Youth. Success has no value without serving one’s community. An active member of St. Mark’s Orthodox Church of Boston, I participate in retreats and conferences, serve as a summer camp counselor, and am a member of the church choir. My interest in the interplay between psychology and management, and desire to help my community led me to conduct in-depth research. I volunteered with the NoSchoolViolence Research Institute to study behavioral patterns, correlating children’s behaviors to violence potential to be leveraged in analytics engines aimed at decreasing school violence. Success is turning challenges and obstacles into opportunities. The pandemic has inspired me to conduct research that will help employees and employers alike adjust to the constantly changing business landscape, and tackle some of the most complex problems we currently face. I spent last summer researching strategies to best manage and motivate a remote workforce by applying McGregor's management theories. I have authored and published the paper “Theory X and Theory Y: McGregor’s Theories of Management Applied to Working from Home in the Era of COVID-19.” I applied my findings to make recommendations, from applications of self-determination theory to autonomy, and intrinsic motivation to relatedness. My research showed me new perspectives: what were once black-and-white management theories took on shades of gray; the complexities of the paradigms I had begun to study were only paralleled by the complexity of the new workplace challenges created by the pandemic. Seeking out these alternative perspectives helped me uncover the interdisciplinary nature of business and psychology, and more importantly, led me to realize that business is more than numbers and calculations. Business leadership is built upon understanding and motivating employees: businesses’ biggest assets. Most of all, I discovered that current management theories need to be revisited to address the evolving psychological and social needs of employees in the era of remote work.  Despite the late nights I spent on my research and the recent publication of my paper, I know I have just scratched the surface. There are many more dreams to make realities and more heights to reach, and I hope to do so at college and beyond.

I am driven to invest my time and effort towards contributing to the betterment of my community. Motivated by my academic interests, and the desire to help my community, I volunteered during high school with the NoSchoolViolence Research Institute to study behavioral patterns, correlating children’s behaviors to violence potential to be leveraged in analytics engines aimed at decreasing school violence. As an undergraduate student at Northeastern taking challenging coursework, I am also honored to contribute to the success of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Tech For Good by managing human resources and leading the efforts of recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and employee relations. Being part of an inspiring team, we work hard to provide technology solutions to under-represented communities; from educational courses to life-saving weapon defense systems, we strive to use technology to impact every life for the better. My interest in the interplay between psychology and management led me to conduct in-depth interdisciplinary research. Seeking to help employees and employers alike adjust to the constantly changing business landscape resulting from the COVID pandemic I decided to tackle one of the most complex problems we currently face. I dedicated my last summer of high school to researching the most efficient strategies for companies to motivate their workforce in the new normal of remote work by applying McGregor's management theories. I have authored and published the paper “Theory X and Theory Y: McGregor’s Theories of Management Applied to Working from Home in the Era of COVID-19.” My research showed me new perspectives: what were once black-and-white management theories took on shades of gray; the complexities of the paradigms I had begun to study were only paralleled by the complexity of the new workplace challenges created by the pandemic. I utilized my findings to make recommendations, from applications of self-determination theory to autonomy, and intrinsic motivation to relatedness. Seeking out these alternative perspectives helped me uncover the interdisciplinary nature of business and psychology, and more importantly, led me to realize that business management is more than numbers and calculations; it is built upon understanding and motivating employees: businesses’ biggest assets. Most of all, I discovered that current management theories need to be revisited to address the evolving psychological and social needs of employees in the era of remote and hybrid work.  Despite the late nights I spent on my research and the publication of my paper, I know I have just scratched the surface. There are many more questions to answer through an interdisciplinary lens, and I hope to do so during my years at Northeastern and beyond.

The American dream is knowing that despite being a first-generation American and the son of immigrants, I have the opportunity to realize my dreams. It means investing time and effort, gifts and talents, and ambitions and values towards contributing to the betterment of my community. It is believing that, with perseverance and grit, I can attain success. Due to chronic eye conditions, I underwent eye surgery in both eyes during high school, which caused me to miss a few weeks of school, and suffer from headaches and eye exhaustion for several weeks afterward. Although my grades dipped during the first half of the year due to these difficulties, with perseverance and hard work, I was able to raise almost all my grades to the A range in the second half of the year and throughout the remainder of high school.  Success grows by discovering and using one’s talents. As an avid reader and passionate writer, I have received many writing awards. I have been fortunate enough to earn the 2021 Silver Key Award from the Scholastic Writing Alliance for Young Writers, one of the nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition programs for high school writers. I have also been awarded the First Place Essay at the American Patriotism National Essay Contest, organized by the Fleet Reserve Association. I am a tenor who qualified for the Central District Massachusetts Music Educators Association Senior Chorus, a member of my school’s a capella group, and a participant with the professionally renowned Handel and Haydn Society Chorus of Tenors and Basses, performing advanced repertoire including the Handel Messiah and the Mozart Requiem at venues such as Boston Symphony Hall. Success is nourished by continuous learning. As an independent learner, I joined Just the Beginning Summer Legal Institute, a selective legal immersion program for students from underrepresented groups, where I acquired deep knowledge of legal concepts, grew my public speaking skills, and presented to criminal judges in oral argument presentations. I have also taken several college-level summer courses in business and psychology with Edx and the JHU Center for Talented Youth. My interest in the interplay between psychology and management, and desire to help my community led me to conduct in-depth research. I volunteered with the NoSchoolViolence Research Institute to study behavioral patterns, correlating children’s behaviors to violence potential to be leveraged in analytics engines aimed at decreasing school violence. There are many more dreams to make realities and more heights to reach, and I hope to do so at college and beyond.

As a student, I seek knowledge in and outside the classroom through independent learning. I joined Just the Beginning Summer Legal Institute, a selective legal immersion program for students from underrepresented groups, where I acquired deep knowledge of legal concepts, grew my public speaking skills, and presented to criminal judges in oral argument presentations. I have also taken several college-level summer courses in business and psychology with Edx and the JHU Center for Talented Youth. Education helps me take initiative, grow and use my talents. As a passionate writer, I have received many writing awards. I have been fortunate enough to earn the Silver Key Award from the Scholastic Writing Alliance for Young Writers. I have also been awarded First Place at the American Patriotism National Essay Contest. I am a tenor who qualified for the Central District Massachusetts Music Educators Association Senior Chorus and participated with the Handel and Haydn Society Chorus, performing advanced repertoire including the Handel Messiah and the Mozart Requiem at venues such as Boston Symphony Hall. Education prepares me to invest my time and effort, towards contributing to the betterment of my community. Motivated by my academic interests, and the desire to help my community, I volunteered with the NoSchoolViolence Research Institute to study behavioral patterns, correlating children’s behaviors to violence potential to be leveraged in analytics engines aimed at decreasing school violence. As a freshman at Northeastern taking challenging coursework, I am also honored to contribute to the success of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Tech For Good by managing human resources and leading the efforts of recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and employee relations. Being part of an inspiring team, we work hard to provide technology solutions to under-represented communities; from educational courses to life-saving weapon defense systems, we strive to use technology to impact every life for the better. My interest in the interplay between psychology and management led me to conduct in-depth interdisciplinary research. Seeking to help employees and employers alike adjust to the constantly changing business landscape resulting from the COVID pandemic I decided to tackle one of the most complex problems we currently face. I dedicated my last summer of high school to researching the most efficient strategies for companies to motivate their workforce in the new normal of remote work by applying McGregor's management theories. I have authored and published the paper “Theory X and Theory Y: McGregor’s Theories of Management Applied to Working from Home in the Era of COVID-19.” My research showed me new perspectives: what were once black-and-white management theories took on shades of gray; the complexities of the paradigms I had begun to study were only paralleled by the complexity of the new workplace challenges created by the pandemic. I utilized my findings to make recommendations, from applications of self-determination theory to autonomy, and intrinsic motivation to relatedness. Seeking out these alternative perspectives helped me uncover the interdisciplinary nature of business and psychology, and more importantly, led me to realize that business management is more than numbers and calculations; it is built upon understanding and motivating employees: businesses’ biggest assets. Most of all, I discovered that current management theories need to be revisited to address the evolving psychological and social needs of employees in the era of remote and hybrid work.  Despite the late nights I spent on my research and the publication of my paper, I know I have just scratched the surface. There are many more questions to answer through an interdisciplinary lens, and I hope to do so during my years at Northeastern and beyond.