Hi!
I’m Braden Lesinski
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My Photography
What started as a fun day learning to use a camera with my mom turned into my favorite hobby: landscape photography. Check out my Instagram!
Scouts BSA
Troop 409
Excelsior, Minnesota
11+ Consecutive years of participation
36 Camping Nights
350+ Service Hours
2x High Adventures
Isle Royale
Sea Base
Eagle Scout
Grey Wolf National Youth Leadership Training
Elected to serve in leadership roles for six consecutive terms
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) & Assistant SPL
Patrol Leader (PL) & Assistant PL
Den Chief
My Projects & Activities
It all begins with curiosity and initiative.
Visionary: PACIFIRE
Combined math, science and business expertise to develop a business plan and prototype for less-lethal ammunition to address the growing violence problem.
Founder
Started a snow removal business at age 12 so I could buy my dream computer.
Consultant
Advanced professional studies
Served as consultant for real world clients, solving real world problems.
Student of the Globe
Enhance global awareness and spatial intelligence through active engagement with GeoGuessr, investigating diverse environments and developing a nuanced understanding of world geography.
Innovator
AI Policy Development: Drafted universal AI guidelines for classroom use.
Operational Efficiency: Improved lunch service flow to reduce wait times.
Tech Expert
Bought and later rebuilt a complete computer setup with earnings from my snow removal business.
Currently advise others on tech purchases and upgrades.
Mentor
Selected through a competitive application process to mentor 15 incoming Freshmen.
Dedicated ~30 hours to leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution training.
Knowledge Seeker
Practice LSAT questions to sharpen reasoning abilities.
Watch documentaries to expand intellectual horizons across a variety of subject areas: Inventions, History, Geography, Politics, Military, Pop Culture, Transportation, “What if” scenarios.
Eagle Scout
Achieved the rank of Eagle Scout
Six-term elected leader
Eagle project raised over $4,000
Champion
DECA Business & Marketing Role Plays: State Finalist & ICDC Qualifier
DECA Employment Interview: District Champion and State Qualifier
Honors
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Academic Honors
National Merit Commended
AP Scholar with Distinction
Varsity Letter in Academics
“A” Honor Roll (every semester)
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Leadership Honors
Eagle Scout
Selected by peers for Order of the Arrow, the Scouts BSA honor society
Nominated by adult leaders for Grey Wolf National Youth Leadership Training
Elected by peers to serve in multiple leadership roles (Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Den Chief) for six consecutive years
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Service Honors
Eagle Scout
Varsity Letter in Community Service
Presidential Service Awards (multiple Bronze + Gold in 2025)
National Honor Society
Sports
For as long as I could walk, I’ve been active.