I'm Zachary Quintana

Welcome to my page! Here you can learn all about me and what I'm passionate about; from piano to nature, all the way up to magic!

Blog Posts

In an effort to curb the vast amount of environmental problems our world is facing- here is where I discuss some of these issues and offer insight into the root of the problems in order to raise awareness

The Storm That Shook America: The March 13-16, 2025 Tornado Outbreak

Between March 13 and March 16, 2025, a historic tornado outbreak swept across large parts of the United States — especially the Midwest and the South.

The Storm That Shook America: The March 13-16, 2025 Tornado Outbreak

Between March 13 and March 16, 2025, a historic tornado outbreak swept across large parts of the United States — especially the Midwest and the South.

The Storm That Shook America: The March 13-16, 2025 Tornado Outbreak

Between March 13 and March 16, 2025, a historic tornado outbreak swept across large parts of the United States — especially the Midwest and the South.

Black-Zach

Simulating Chance and Choice: What started as a simple coding challenge became a project about risk, math, and the illusion of control.

Black-Zach

Simulating Chance and Choice: What started as a simple coding challenge became a project about risk, math, and the illusion of control.

Black-Zach

Simulating Chance and Choice: What started as a simple coding challenge became a project about risk, math, and the illusion of control.

Breathing Heat: What May 2025 Tells Us About Our Changing Climate

May 2025 was the second-warmest May ever recorded, with global temperatures averaging 1.10 °C above the 20th-century norm. It feels like every month a new record is broken for how severe our climate change is getting.

Breathing Heat: What May 2025 Tells Us About Our Changing Climate

P.U.N.T

An environmental movement aimed to inspire greener suburban areas and raise awareness of plastic leeching into the environment

See the project

P.U.N.T

An environmental movement aimed to inspire greener suburban areas and raise awareness of plastic leeching into the environment

See the project

P.U.N.T

An environmental movement aimed to inspire greener suburban areas and raise awareness of plastic leeching into the environment

See the project

Expert feedback

Read insights and praises from mentors and peers who have guided and witnessed my professional growth.

Sonal Tolman
Mom of piano student: James
"Zachary is a rare commodity in Silicon Valley—a young person not out to burnish a resume, but share his musical gift (and he is gifted) with children and families in his community. He is warm, engaging, and has a natural aptitude for pedagogy. Despite a full and busy high school schedule, he shows up every week to teach, and we all look forward to his lessons."
Evan Yang
Founder of KAIMUN
"As a close academic peer, I have witnessed Zach's remarkable growth as a math student. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Zach's work is a testament to his potential in the engineering industry."
Cynthia Donaldson
AP CSA Teach at Menlo Atherton
"Zach consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of coding principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Alexander Derrough
Menlo Atherton Tennis Team Captain & Founder of Derrough Foundation
"Zach has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him in creating my organization, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in social design."
Sonal Tolman
Mom of piano student: James
"Zachary is a rare commodity in Silicon Valley—a young person not out to burnish a resume, but share his musical gift (and he is gifted) with children and families in his community. He is warm, engaging, and has a natural aptitude for pedagogy. Despite a full and busy high school schedule, he shows up every week to teach, and we all look forward to his lessons."
Evan Yang
Founder of KAIMUN
"As a close academic peer, I have witnessed Zach's remarkable growth as a math student. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Zach's work is a testament to his potential in the engineering industry."
Cynthia Donaldson
AP CSA Teach at Menlo Atherton
"Zach consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of coding principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Alexander Derrough
Menlo Atherton Tennis Team Captain & Founder of Derrough Foundation
"Zach has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him in creating my organization, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in social design."
Sonal Tolman
Mom of piano student: James
"Zachary is a rare commodity in Silicon Valley—a young person not out to burnish a resume, but share his musical gift (and he is gifted) with children and families in his community. He is warm, engaging, and has a natural aptitude for pedagogy. Despite a full and busy high school schedule, he shows up every week to teach, and we all look forward to his lessons."
Evan Yang
Founder of KAIMUN
"As a close academic peer, I have witnessed Zach's remarkable growth as a math student. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Zach's work is a testament to his potential in the engineering industry."
Cynthia Donaldson
AP CSA Teach at Menlo Atherton
"Zach consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of coding principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Alexander Derrough
Menlo Atherton Tennis Team Captain & Founder of Derrough Foundation
"Zach has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him in creating my organization, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in social design."
Sonal Tolman
Mom of piano student: James
"Zachary is a rare commodity in Silicon Valley—a young person not out to burnish a resume, but share his musical gift (and he is gifted) with children and families in his community. He is warm, engaging, and has a natural aptitude for pedagogy. Despite a full and busy high school schedule, he shows up every week to teach, and we all look forward to his lessons."
Evan Yang
Founder of KAIMUN
"As a close academic peer, I have witnessed Zach's remarkable growth as a math student. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Zach's work is a testament to his potential in the engineering industry."
Cynthia Donaldson
AP CSA Teach at Menlo Atherton
"Zach consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of coding principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Alexander Derrough
Menlo Atherton Tennis Team Captain & Founder of Derrough Foundation
"Zach has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him in creating my organization, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in social design."

Sonal Tolman
Mom of piano student: James
"Zachary is a rare commodity in Silicon Valley—a young person not out to burnish a resume, but share his musical gift (and he is gifted) with children and families in his community. He is warm, engaging, and has a natural aptitude for pedagogy. Despite a full and busy high school schedule, he shows up every week to teach, and we all look forward to his lessons."
Evan Yang
Founder of KAIMUN
"As a close academic peer, I have witnessed Zach's remarkable growth as a math student. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Zach's work is a testament to his potential in the engineering industry."
Cynthia Donaldson
AP CSA Teach at Menlo Atherton
"Zach consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of coding principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Alexander Derrough
Menlo Atherton Tennis Team Captain & Founder of Derrough Foundation
"Zach has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him in creating my organization, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in social design."
Sonal Tolman
Mom of piano student: James
"Zachary is a rare commodity in Silicon Valley—a young person not out to burnish a resume, but share his musical gift (and he is gifted) with children and families in his community. He is warm, engaging, and has a natural aptitude for pedagogy. Despite a full and busy high school schedule, he shows up every week to teach, and we all look forward to his lessons."
Evan Yang
Founder of KAIMUN
"As a close academic peer, I have witnessed Zach's remarkable growth as a math student. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Zach's work is a testament to his potential in the engineering industry."
Cynthia Donaldson
AP CSA Teach at Menlo Atherton
"Zach consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of coding principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Alexander Derrough
Menlo Atherton Tennis Team Captain & Founder of Derrough Foundation
"Zach has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him in creating my organization, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in social design."
Sonal Tolman
Mom of piano student: James
"Zachary is a rare commodity in Silicon Valley—a young person not out to burnish a resume, but share his musical gift (and he is gifted) with children and families in his community. He is warm, engaging, and has a natural aptitude for pedagogy. Despite a full and busy high school schedule, he shows up every week to teach, and we all look forward to his lessons."
Evan Yang
Founder of KAIMUN
"As a close academic peer, I have witnessed Zach's remarkable growth as a math student. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Zach's work is a testament to his potential in the engineering industry."
Cynthia Donaldson
AP CSA Teach at Menlo Atherton
"Zach consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of coding principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Alexander Derrough
Menlo Atherton Tennis Team Captain & Founder of Derrough Foundation
"Zach has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him in creating my organization, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in social design."
Sonal Tolman
Mom of piano student: James
"Zachary is a rare commodity in Silicon Valley—a young person not out to burnish a resume, but share his musical gift (and he is gifted) with children and families in his community. He is warm, engaging, and has a natural aptitude for pedagogy. Despite a full and busy high school schedule, he shows up every week to teach, and we all look forward to his lessons."
Evan Yang
Founder of KAIMUN
"As a close academic peer, I have witnessed Zach's remarkable growth as a math student. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Zach's work is a testament to his potential in the engineering industry."
Cynthia Donaldson
AP CSA Teach at Menlo Atherton
"Zach consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of coding principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Alexander Derrough
Menlo Atherton Tennis Team Captain & Founder of Derrough Foundation
"Zach has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him in creating my organization, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in social design."

Sonal Tolman
Mom of piano student: James
"Zachary is a rare commodity in Silicon Valley—a young person not out to burnish a resume, but share his musical gift (and he is gifted) with children and families in his community. He is warm, engaging, and has a natural aptitude for pedagogy. Despite a full and busy high school schedule, he shows up every week to teach, and we all look forward to his lessons."
Evan Yang
Founder of KAIMUN
"As a close academic peer, I have witnessed Zach's remarkable growth as a math student. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Zach's work is a testament to his potential in the engineering industry."
Cynthia Donaldson
AP CSA Teach at Menlo Atherton
"Zach consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of coding principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Alexander Derrough
Menlo Atherton Tennis Team Captain & Founder of Derrough Foundation
"Zach has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him in creating my organization, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in social design."
Sonal Tolman
Mom of piano student: James
"Zachary is a rare commodity in Silicon Valley—a young person not out to burnish a resume, but share his musical gift (and he is gifted) with children and families in his community. He is warm, engaging, and has a natural aptitude for pedagogy. Despite a full and busy high school schedule, he shows up every week to teach, and we all look forward to his lessons."
Evan Yang
Founder of KAIMUN
"As a close academic peer, I have witnessed Zach's remarkable growth as a math student. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Zach's work is a testament to his potential in the engineering industry."
Cynthia Donaldson
AP CSA Teach at Menlo Atherton
"Zach consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of coding principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Alexander Derrough
Menlo Atherton Tennis Team Captain & Founder of Derrough Foundation
"Zach has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him in creating my organization, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in social design."
Sonal Tolman
Mom of piano student: James
"Zachary is a rare commodity in Silicon Valley—a young person not out to burnish a resume, but share his musical gift (and he is gifted) with children and families in his community. He is warm, engaging, and has a natural aptitude for pedagogy. Despite a full and busy high school schedule, he shows up every week to teach, and we all look forward to his lessons."
Evan Yang
Founder of KAIMUN
"As a close academic peer, I have witnessed Zach's remarkable growth as a math student. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Zach's work is a testament to his potential in the engineering industry."
Cynthia Donaldson
AP CSA Teach at Menlo Atherton
"Zach consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of coding principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Alexander Derrough
Menlo Atherton Tennis Team Captain & Founder of Derrough Foundation
"Zach has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him in creating my organization, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in social design."
Sonal Tolman
Mom of piano student: James
"Zachary is a rare commodity in Silicon Valley—a young person not out to burnish a resume, but share his musical gift (and he is gifted) with children and families in his community. He is warm, engaging, and has a natural aptitude for pedagogy. Despite a full and busy high school schedule, he shows up every week to teach, and we all look forward to his lessons."
Evan Yang
Founder of KAIMUN
"As a close academic peer, I have witnessed Zach's remarkable growth as a math student. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Zach's work is a testament to his potential in the engineering industry."
Cynthia Donaldson
AP CSA Teach at Menlo Atherton
"Zach consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of coding principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Alexander Derrough
Menlo Atherton Tennis Team Captain & Founder of Derrough Foundation
"Zach has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him in creating my organization, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in social design."