Signing off from Junior Year 2024'

I'm thrilled to share my accomplishments and achievements from this incredible year! At 16, I've experienced academic success, leadership roles, and amazing opportunities. Here’s a snapshot of my journey:

Academic Achievements

• High Honor Roll: Maintained a 4.2 GPA while taking dual enrollment courses at Santa Monica College.

• Posse Foundation Nominee: Honored to be nominated for the DV Class of 2025, gaining access to scholarships and leadership development.

Leadership and Involvement

• Girls Inc. National Brand Ambassador: Represented Girls Inc. in national campaigns and events, advocating for young girls' empowerment.

• Content Creator: Created content for events like the Girls Inc. LA Girls Rise Fundraising Event, Teen Vogue Summit, and Rare Beauty Comfort Club.

• DV Connect Lit: Founding President and Editor-in-Chief, published the third issue, "Year of the Girl," and organized various community events.

• WDV JV Softball: Played pitcher, second base, and left outfielder for three years.

• DV Connect Ambassador: Organized campus tours and shared experiences to help prospective students and families.

• FBLA Member: Engaged in initiatives on marketing, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.

• Portal Learning Internship/Student: Interned at Portal Learning, networking with companies, developing essential skills and drafting a portalfolio.

• Snapchat Teen Summit '24: Networked with industry professionals and participated in workshops on digital well-being and augmented reality.

• LMU x LA Times Insider Youth Journalism Program '24: Attended workshops on podcasting, interviewing, and feature writing.

• USC Center for Political Future- Young Women's Leadership Conference 24' featured influential women leading discussions on leadership, empowerment, and civic engagement and how to make a difference in our communities.

Summer Programs '24

• AAJA/JCal Matters Journalism Program: Gaining hands-on experience in political journalism at the State Capital and CalMatters Newsroom.

• Columbia Scholastic Press Association's 2024 Summer Journalism Workshop: Selected as the 2024' Greenman Leadership Grant recepient for the Editorial Leadership Workshop

• Snap Lens Lab: Learning to create innovative AR experiences with Snap’s technology.

• The Friendship Foundation: Summer Camp Volunteer

Special Thanks

Gratitude to Dana Amihere @Afrola, Portal Learning Ivan Cestero, Katherine Kouot, and Meika Nwaomah, Girls Inc. and Girls Inc. of Los Angeles for their guidance and support.

Future Plans

Participating in summer programs, touring colleges, SAT prep, and working on college entrance essays.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey. Excited for what the future holds!

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