Hi, I’m Paloma

My Interests

CO-FOUNDER CEO & CFO

GF Chefs Cooking School

Since 2020, my partner and I have taught over 600 students ages 5-17 how to cook gluten-free recipes in their own kitchens with our online school gfchefs.com. We raised $7,177 for Celiac Community Fdtn, San Carlos Ed Fdtn & UCSF Children’s Hospital, and received positive press

Paloma Raffle Youth Nationals Overhead Photo
CAPTAIN, WOMEN'S VARSITY CREW TEAM

NorCal Rowing Club

In 2019 I helped lead my team to Youth Nationals and rowed bow-seat in our 4-woman boat. I’ve been nominated team captain 3 years in a row by my teammates and coaches. My fierce work ethic and commitment to my team has led to deep friendships and peace on the water.

I wrote and published Sharing The Luck, a 103 page book that tells the stories and shows my photos of children I met as our family traveled through 25 countries around the world. I wanted to help kids back at home learn about how kids are similar and different around the world.

Children learn and grow through nurturing adults who teach them kindness and trust, as well as through unfiltered play with other children. Two of my biggest values are honesty and integrity, and working and interacting with children has taught me that honesty is a crucial building block in achieving integrity. 

ADHD is not a gender-specific disorder—however, American men are 69% more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than American women. This research paper presents leading factors in the significant underdiagnosis of ADHD in females and demonstrates how art, narrative and public education can assist in ameliorating this underdiagnosis.

I enjoy painting and sculpting, and exploring how new mediums can express ideas and emotions

Awards

President's Volunteer Service Award
Gold Medal

I completed 200+ hours of service and enjoyed helping my neighbors.

National Merit Scholarship Program
Commended Student

For demonstrating “outstanding potential for academic success”

Palo Alto High School
English Department Award

2022 Rachel Austin Award for Academic Excellence

Palo Alto High School
Chemistry Department Award

2021 Rachel Austin Award for Academic Excellence

OFJCC Business Fair
Most Creative Project

Sharing The Luck, 2019

Living Below the Line” was voted Best Realistic Fiction for 3 consecutive weeks by TeenInk readers.