Tetsuya Tanaka is a freshman at Amherst College, intending to major in Computer Science and Political Science. Having studied at over 12 schools across three countries, he has developed a diverse perspective on global education and community dynamics. In high school, he led multiple sustainability initiatives, including reintroducing a composting system, organizing a school-wide Earth Day event, and heading the National High School Climate Forum. Beyond academics, he is actively involved in debate, sustainability advocacy, and photography, with over five years of experience capturing stories as a student photographer.