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Age: 15
Grade: 10th
When did you join your Club?
Summer of 5th grade
What types of activities are you involved with?
I love dancing and all sorts of team-building activities that my Club offers.
Has your Club helped you overcome any challenges?
My former Club executive director Mr. Brandon was always someone I could talk to when I was having a hard time.
Why is it important for teens to speak up?
I think teenagers can use their voice to help adults make a difference.
What type of volunteer projects have you done?
I’ve done book drives and school clean-ups.
What types of internships have you done?
My Club has given me a lot of opportunities to develop my skills for the real world. I was a junior staff member. During that time, I had to help with the snack program. I also befriend the first graders at my Club.
What are your goals after graduating from high school?
I want to go to UCLA.
What’s your career goal?
I want to become a marine biologist.
If you could change anything in the world, what would it be?
I would like to see more gender equality.