Leadership
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” — John F. Kennedy
Ex-officio Girl Board Member, Girl Scouts of Southwest TX (March 2023- Present)
- Represented peer Girls Scout at board meetings on various topics of discussions by providing input to decisions made at board meetings
- Alongside 27 adult Board members from various specializations, only 12 girls are selected from the entire council (346 troops-consisting of 9816 girls total) to be involved in council governance
- Participated actively in developing the council’s financial planning, understanding the finance reports
- Conducted community outreach catered towards increasing girls scout membership and retention of current scouts, addressing the issue of decreasing membership rates
- Served as a role model and representative for the girl scouts in the council
National Delegate, Girl Scouts of Southwest TX (August 2022- Present)
- Selected as one of 4 girl delegates to represent all of the girls in the council at the national level
- Inquired in the council communities about girls’ opinions on the amendments and implemented a nuanced point of view into national governance discussions
- Participated in intensive trainings and international discussions to prepare for the conference
- The decisions taken at National Conference has impacted the entire Girls scout community of over 1 million girls
- Of almost 2 million members, I was one of 900 selected to attend the National Council session (NCS) and partake in confidential governmental decisions, including debates and voting on 8 critical amendments to the Girl Scout Constitution, affecting all girl scout members
- Attended many webinars and international meetings learning the parliamentary procedures and gauging external perspectives on the amendments and candidates
- Understanding others views and acknowledging them and maintaining respect for delegates with contrasting perspectives on controversial amendments, such as one regarding discrimination
Team Captain, HCHS Tennis (August 2021- Present)
- Practiced in and outside school, on and off court, maintaining my endurance for long matches and tournaments (2 years JV, 2 years varsity)
- Built connections with my teammates and coaches
- Played in various tournaments weekly during team and individual seasons
- Contributed to team victories in all years of team membership- won the district championship 3 times, qualified for the area tournament 2 times
- 2x area qualifier
- Managed time as I missed school often
- Help the coach manage the team by serving as a communication liaison between team members and coaches
- Increased athletic ability through regular cardio exercise/conditioning as well as muscle strength building
- Implemented teamwork in doubles as well as supporting teammates
- Utilized the relations formed on court in the classroom, mentoring and guiding the younger players on and off court
Class Parliamentarian, HCHS Class of 2025 (August 2022- August 2023)
- Elected for the role of an officer for my class, in which I served as the parliamentarian
- Coordinated and recorded weekly class officer meetings
- Planned class events, such as sporting events and socials
- Fundraised over $2000 for the class through student gift packages and concession stands
HOSA Secretary/Competitor, HOSA HCHS Chapter (August 2021- Present)
- Participated in HOSA meetings as an active member, completing service projects, such as teacher appreciation
- Competed at the International Leadership Conference, placed in the top 10% of the state of TX
- Placed 3rd in the state for Anatomage, advancing to the national Anatomage tournament, an interactive human anatomy knowledge competition
- Communicated with and received mentorship from a board-certified dermatologist for HOSA Health Career Display Event
- Studied efficiently for a global health issues event
- Learned efficient studying habits through preparation for a global health issues event, teamwork skills, and independence
- Interacted with new minds and shared knowledge at HOSA State and International Leadership Conferences
Project Worth Teen Ambassador (August 2024- Present)
- Attended monthly meetings with fellow Teen Ambassadors to address teen health issues
- Contributed to the City of San Antonio’s Teen Mental Health Survey
- Participated in education workshops, team building activities, group volunteering, and community projects with ambassadors across San Antonio