Leadership

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”
— John F. Kennedy

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

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

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

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

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

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