EXPERIENCE
Arizona School for the Arts (ASA), Phoenix-- Ambassador August 2014 - August 2017

Selected as Ambassador for ASA which includes giving tours, public speaking about my experience at ASA, and engaging with the community both inside and outside of ASA.

Mock Trial, Phoenix-- Participant August 2014 - August 2017
Invited to be part of my school’s mock trial team my Freshman and Sophomore years. We developed civil and criminal cases for both defense and prosecution. Our team placed #4 out of 40 in the region.

Phoenix Sister Cities, Taipei, Taiwan-- Youth Diplomat
January 2016 - July 2016

Selected to be a Youth Ambassador to Taipei, Taiwan. I received diplomatic training for six months before traveling to Taipei. While visiting I met the Mayor and City Council members. I was hosted by and later became the host to another Youth Ambassador from Taiwan, with whom I became close friends as we explored each other's cities.

Planned Parenthood, Phoenix-- Youth Board Member June 2014 - July 2017

Started in 2014 , worked with other Youth Board Members to outline our roles. We attended board meetings,had monthly phone meetings, and collaborated on small projects. In 2017 I was asked to lobby for Arizona youth in Washington,D.C.. My two-year term ended this year, but I continue to be involved with projects in the Youth Subcommittee.

Southwest Research and Resource Center, Phoenix -- Volunteer October 2014 - PRESENT

Became a peer mentor in middle school and continued through high school. Socialize and work along side teens with autism to help them meet their individual social goals. Also have written articles and spoken about my experience as a peer mentor in a variety of settings.

Teen Lifeline, Phoenix-- Volunteer July 2015 - Current

Began training to become a peer counselor the summer before my sophomore year. Trained for four months before taking crisis calls. Volunteer at least once a week for six hours, taking calls that range from a bad day to crisis. Was asked to speak about of Teen Lifeline during their largest fundraiser.

SKILLS
Peer Counselor trained on topics ranging from Anxiety to Suicide.
Extensive experience writing research papers.
A skilled public speaker to audiences of 8 to 800.

AWARDS
Phoenix Sister Cities Ambassador
Peer Counseling Peer Mentor Session
Completion
Mock Trial Regional Competition

LANGUAGES
Fluent in English; beginning level French and Spanish.

EDUCATION
Arizona School for the Arts,Phoenix -- High School Diploma
August 2014 - May 2018
At Arizona School for the Arts, was placed in all advanced English and math courses. Arts courses included Choir, stand up bass technique, and orchestra.

INTERESTS
Travel, cultivating friendships, and exploring new cultures.

References

Teen Lifeline -- Clinical Director Nikki Kontz [email protected]
602 248 8337

SouthWest Autism Resource and Research Center —Site Director
Carlos Nuno
[email protected]
602 218 8217

Phoenix Sister Cities —Program Director Bethany Bennick
[email protected]
602 534 3751

Planned Parenthood —CEO Bryn Howard [email protected]
602 534 3751
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Arizona School for the Arts -- Executive Assistant and Community Liaison
Stacy Chatham
[email protected]
602 257 7799 

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