Brad’s experience volunteering at a local senior center opened his eyes to the many challenges older adults face, and sparked a passion for using technology to help seniors lead better lives. He developed an exoskeleton robotic system for his school’s science fair to help patients with mobility or fine motor impairments, and founded a nonprofit called GensCura to raise awareness about strokes. His invention received many awards and accolades, including the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair Grand Award, the Governor’s Innovation Arizona, and other scholarships. Brad truly cares about people in need and enjoys conducting research that centers on accessibility. 

“I want to show the world that this technology could be potentially used to help people,” said Brad.

Brad is also passionate about art and harnesses that creativity to advocate for seniors. In 2023, after reading an article about Facebook product managers prioritizing younger audiences over older adults, he was compelled to create an illustrative piece highlighting the often neglected needs of older adults in technology design. It was later published in the New York Times. This experience reinforced his belief that engineering is not just about function—it’s about designing with human stories in mind. 

“I see aging as a lifelong journey that begins at birth, which is why I’m committed to advancing action and innovation that support people at every stage of life,” Brad said. “I’m especially passionate about encouraging young people to build intergenerational connections rooted in empathy, understanding, and shared purpose.”

Brad is an avid history fan and enjoys bringing untold stories of overcoming struggle to light. He coaches a middle school academic pentathlon club, founded the nonprofit SmartAgri to help implement sustainable technology in agriculture, and is heavily involved in Arizona’s Kung Fu community.  He plans to study mechanical or electrical engineering.