AMEDEO BETTAUER

Intern

I'm a sophomore at Brookline High School, but I grew up in the greatest city in the world, New York City. I like to slot in time each day to catch up on world news - a habit I picked up growing up with NPR over breakfast, which sparked my early appreciation for storytelling and current events.

I write for The Cypress, Brookline High's newspaper, exploring issues that affect our school community. I am the co-captain of the Brookline Speech and Debate team, where I compete in Extemporaneous Speaking, analyzing political questions with minimal preparation time. In this activity, I have been a finalist at many tournaments and qualified for the 2025 national competition in Chicago, IL. I'm also the co-founder of the Brookline Invests club, where I help fellow students understand the factors behind financial markets and economic trends.

Last summer, I worked on AI and Digital Strategy as an intern with the City of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. While navigating AI strategy in a government context was fascinating, it also reinforced my belief that understanding how different fields intersect - from journalism to policy to technology - is crucial for addressing complex challenges.

When not writing or competing, you might find me practicing the harp, crafting fancy coffee drinks, or keeping up my 700+ day Duolingo streak (which has helped me learn conversational Dutch and Japanese, as well as a bit of German). I'm excited to work with Sherman and be part of the Trebuchet community.