Jean-Louis
Andreani
Being biracial, trilingual, and multicultural, I'm highly interested in diplomacy and international development. Furthermore, living across multiple countries has made me adaptable, observant, and pragmatic in unfamiliar environments.
Currently studying at the Groton School in Massachusetts where I balance cultural studies with analytical work. Outside of class, I'm a varsity swimmer, play pickup basketball with friends, and read everything from Voltaire to The NY Times to comics like Asterix, Sun Wukong, and Spider-Man. In college, I plan to study international relations and applied statistics, combining language and data to understand how societies shape people’s lives, and vice versa, how individuals shape society.
Research & Projects
Lawrence Grant Project: Rest & Rise
I was awarded the Lawrence Global Issues Grant by Groton School to launch Rest & Rise, a social enterprise that supports Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong. “Rest” gave them clean, eco-friendly mats to replace the cardboard they sit on during their only day off. “Rise” offered financial literacy workshops to help them protect and grow their income for their families. Most have never had the chance to learn this, and living far from home makes them even more vulnerable. In a city where scammers target the unprepared, this project gave them comfort, clarity, and control.
My motivation came from someone who raised me: Myrna. She was our family’s domestic helper and lived with us for over fifteen years, long before I was even born. She was a second mother to me while my parents were at work. When she had to leave due to health issues, I was devastated. This project was my way of giving back to her and the larger community of women like her. What I did doesn’t come close to the years of sacrifice she gave my family, but it was a start.
The project ran from July to August 2025. Over four Sundays in July, I served as a teaching assistant for EnrichHK’s financial literacy workshops, and this was the "Rise" phrase of my project. Each session lasted four to eight hours and covered budgeting, saving, debt, remittances, entrepreneurship, and long-term planning. 15 domestic workers joined every session and stayed engaged through interactive roleplays, breakout discussions, and simulation games. I helped facilitate activities, offered personal examples, and worked with the Enrich team throughout the week to prepare materials and content.
In August, I launched the “Rest” phase of the project. Across four Sundays, I distributed 80 eco-friendly mats to domestic workers gathered in Central, Causeway Bay, Mong Kok, and Tsim Sha Tsui. These mats replaced the cardboard many had been using to sit or rest during their only day off. I personally coordinated and carried out the distribution, covering one location per week.
You can read my full project journal here, and scroll down for photos and video coverage.
Analytical Writing on French Politics, Identity, and Speech
"From Concealment to Confrontation: France’s Shifting Memory of the Algerian War"
Independent research examining how the French state has constructed, suppressed, and reshaped the national memory of the Algerian War through political discourse and historical silence, ultimately shaping national identity.
Published versions:
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Journal of Research High School (JRHS) (PDF)
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Most in-depth version, focused exclusively on the Algerian War.
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Scholarly Review Journal (PDF)
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Covers both the Algerian War and Nazi Occupation.
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Curieux Journal (PDF) – see page 309
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Vichy France and Historical Amnesia, published in a broader compilation.
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"The Charlie Hebdo Attacks: The Quandaries of Free Speech and Religious Tolerance"
Originally written for a 9th-grade history assignment, this paper analyzes the political, cultural, and religious tensions exposed by the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris. It explores the challenges of upholding free speech in multicultural societies while respecting religious sensitivities.
Recognition:
Helping participants navigate a roleplay exercise on budgeting and financial priorities during workshop.
Group photo from one of our Sunday workshops. Fifteen workers, one mission: financial confidence.
Planning for the future: monthly savings mapped out to hit long-term goals.
Helping participants navigate a roleplay exercise on budgeting and financial priorities during workshop.
Internships & Experience
Cultural Heritage & Public Policy Intern, Centre des Monuments Nationaux (Paris)
Interned under the Administrator of the Palais‑Royal through the Centre des Monuments Nationaux, part of the French Ministry of Culture. I helped organize key preparations for the July 14th Bastille Day ceremony, handling both digital outreach and in‑person coordination.
I built the entire invitation platform in Brevo: designed the RSVP form, coded the HTML email with a custom "Répondre à l’invitation” button, and created original artwork for the campaign. I also trained the Administrator’s team to operate the system independently. On-site, I developed a full installation plan for event displays in the Cour d’Honneur, selected placement zones for national flags and decor, and contacted Paris-based suppliers for tricolor fans, ceremonial flags, and the smoke effect used with the cannon shot. I finalized the internal logistics protocol to coordinate administrative, maintenance, and security teams throughout the event.
Beyond the Palais-Royal, I regularly accompanied the Administrator to the Colonne de Juillet to inspect protest-related damage. I documented structural impacts, took notes for repair follow-up, and helped draft internal updates to track site conditions.
P.S.: The first image you see is me in Rachida Dati's (Minister of Culture of France) office. Pretty cool.
Architecture & Restoration Intern, Agence Goutal (Paris)
Worked alongside architects on historic restoration projects for sites including the Louvre, the Musée Jacquemart-André, and La Flèche Saint-Michel in Bordeaux. I helped digitize and organize over 100 architectural records, making key restoration documents accessible for internal use and client consultation. I also redesigned and rebuilt the firm’s website, giving Agence Goutal a cleaner, more functional digital presence to showcase its heritage work: see agencegoutal.com
Marketing Intern, Oppizi (Paris)
I hit the streets of Paris to lead a 10,000-flyer campaign from Oppizi for Mon Marché, targeting high-traffic areas like Galeries Lafayette and Place de la République. I spoke to hundreds of strangers each day, adapting my pitch in real time to get them to scan, sign up, and buy. Sometimes, I even forced the flyer into their reluctant hands. At first, I was hesitant to approach people and stumbled through my pitch as I was nervous. But over time, I got sharper, faster, and more confident. By the end of June, I had the highest conversion rate of any intern and was named “Brand Ambassador of the Month” for turning the most passerby interest into real customers.
Swimming
Varsity Swimmer, Groton School
2× All-NEPSAC First Team | Silver & Bronze Medalist, EIL/ISL Championships
50Y Free: 22.76 (Relay Split), 23.21 (Individual Best)
Most Improved Swimmer (2024), Groton School
Full Swimming Profile:
Groton Berwick Meet
Groton Berwick Meet
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Groton Berwick Meet
I’m not the team captain, but that hasn’t stopped me from leading in my own way. I’m the guy blasting the locker room playlist, organizing the meet sheet, and yelling the loudest behind the blocks. I even came up with a chant inspired by Kendrick Lamar's tv off song—“MUSTOOOOO”—for my relay teammate, and now it echoes through every pool we race in. Silly? Maybe. But it brings the team together, and that’s what matters.
At the 2025 NEPSAC Division III Championships, I swam the 200 Free Relay with a 22.76 split and placed 4th individually in the 50 Free at 23.22. That meet capped off a season of serious growth and earned me a spot on both of our 2025 All-NEPSAC First Team relays.