As a high school student, I founded and served as president of the Social Activism Club at Hillsborough High School. The club focused on initiatives that informed my peers and sparked urgent conversations about allyship and unity. Having dealt with racism and bias in my community first-hand, I knew the importance of these outlets, which allowed students to amplify their voices and work towards a more inclusive school environment.

Projects

• Conducted several interviews with public figures, including Meena Harris and Janice Gassam.

• Hosted a school wide listening party where students discussed the need for diversity and  inclusion at our school  and the need for it 

• Partnered with student diversity initiative to plan HHS’s multicultural festival

• Created powerpoints for 5th and 6th grade students about the importance of environmentalism and Earth Day

• Worked with the Pride & Prejudice Podcast to produce an episode celebrating female artists of color and examining the issues they face