When Bianca graduated from Lauriston in 2021, she never imagined that just a few years later she would be living and working in New York City. Looking back, however, the confidence, resilience and willingness to take on new challenges that shaped her journey were all qualities first developed during her time at Lauriston.

After graduating, Bianca moved to Washington, DC to attend George Washington University, where she studied Organisational Sciences with double minors in Psychology and Communication. During her time at university, she balanced a demanding academic schedule while competing as a student-athlete on the university’s NCAA Division I Women’s Rowing Team, maintaining a 3.91 GPA throughout her degree.

One of the highlights of Bianca’s collegiate rowing career came during her first year, when George Washington won its conference championship for the first time in program history and competed at the NCAA National Championship for the first time since 1998. She credits much of her success in collegiate athletics to the foundations built during her years at Lauriston, particularly through her experience as Rowing Captain in Year 12.

“Rowing taught me discipline, resilience and leadership from a young age. The experiences and opportunities I had at Lauriston gave me the confidence to continue pursuing the sport at a collegiate level while balancing academics and other commitments.”

While rowing played a significant role in her university experience, Bianca also immersed herself in leadership, professional development and community engagement opportunities across campus. She served on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, helping represent and advocate for fellow student-athletes, while also pursing internships across marketing, communications, sales and business development. These experiences allowed her to explore a range of industries, develop strong professional skills and ultimately discover her passion for building relationships and connecting people, which led her to a career in technology recruitment.

Her academic achievements culminated in being awarded the Joseph Zeidner Prize for Undergraduate Excellence in Organisational Sciences, a distinction awarded annually to one graduating senior who demonstrates academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to building community within the program. She also earned multiple Dean’s List honours and academic-athlete recognitions throughout her time at university.

Among Bianca’s fondest memories of Lauriston are her years in the rowing program and her time at Howqua.

“Howqua was one of the most unique and impactful experiences of my education. It taught me independence, adaptability and confidence, and encouraged me to become comfortable with uncertainty and challenge. Looking back, those lessons have been incredibly valuable as I’ve navigated life overseas.”

Having joined Lauriston in Grade 5, Bianca believes those formative years helped establish the confidence and sense of belonging that enabled her to thrive throughout senior school.

“Starting in Grade 5 gave me the opportunity to build strong friendships and become part of the Lauriston community early on. By the time I reached senior school, I felt confident taking on leadership opportunities and making the most of everything the school had to offer.”

After graduating from George Washington University in May 2026, Bianca made the decision to stay in the United States and move to New York City. Having spent four transformative years studying, competing and building a community in America, remaining overseas felt like a natural next step. Now working in technology recruiting, she is enjoying the excitement of beginning her career in one of the world’s most dynamic cities while embracing all that New York has to offer. She is excited for what this next chapter holds.

Her advice to current Lauriston girls is simple: “Say yes. Don’t be afraid to take opportunities that push you outside your comfort zone. Some of the most rewarding experiences in my life came from saying yes to challenges that initially felt intimidating.”