Jacopo Baiocchi Di Silvestri

Ambitious and versatile high school student with a proven track record of academic excellence and leadership. Founder of the Italian Culture Club, fostering cultural exchange and community engagement, and a dedicated Roam Fellow actively pursuing meaningful projects with a global impact. A passionate athlete, serving as JV soccer captain and competitive alpine ski racer, demonstrating resilience, teamwork, and a commitment to long-term goals. Excels in advanced coursework while balancing extracurriculars that showcase initiative, drive, and a collaborative spirit.

Ski Racer

2014 - Present

• Winter Term Participant, New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) | 2023-2024

Integrated elite ski racing training with personalized academic instruction at a world-class facility, maintaining academic excellence while advancing competitive skiing skills. Balanced intensive morning training sessions with focused academic study in the afternoons during a one month and a half boarding school program.

• Courmayeur Sci Club Team 2015-Present
• Hunter, NYSEF, Windham Ski Racing Teams 2019-Present
• Ranked Top 10 Ski Racers in NY State
• Dedicated 500+ Hours to Training Annually Since 2014 demonstrating dedication and a deep passion to the sport.

Italian Culture Club

Founder, President 2024 - Present

• Explore Italian traditions through hands-on activities like cooking workshops, holiday celebrations, and guided visits to iconic Italian landmarks in New York City.
• Collaborate with local Italian organizations, restaurants, and cultural institutions to build connections and host events.
• Enhance knowledge of the Italian language, history, art, and cuisine through workshops, film screenings, and interactive lessons in the school community as well as the greater NY.