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Selected as one of two Girls Nation senators at The Missouri Girls State conference with 700+ attendees. Authored and debated a successful bill for improved insurance coverage in eating disorder treatment, one of 10 bills to pass out of 48, and the sole one to be unanimously approved. Served as White House Press Secretary, leading a presidential press conference.

Instructed a class of 100 Boys and Girls State citizens on legislative affairs and Senate procedures.Planed engaging lessons and activities on topics such as the legislative process, the role of the legislature, and the civic responsibilities of public officials.Facilitated mock Senate sessions, assisting with Senate elections and parliamentary procedure.

Attended Girls State and participated in a comprehensive political campaigning class, gaining practical insights into campaign strategies and processes.Held various city and county positions, showcasing effective leadership and organizational skills.Accomplishments:2023 Missouri Girls State Outstanding Political Ad Production AwardRecognized by Girls State Staff for excellence in crafting impactful political advertisements that effectively communicate key messages and engage audiences.

Twice attended a national event for young leaders to debate and discuss policy proposals.Authored legislation focused on regulating weight loss supplement ads, sparking engaging debates.Received the Outstanding Statesperson Award for my debate contributions.

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States

Prepared and presented appellate arguments before a panel of judges on Constitutional topicsAttended a 3 day Missouri Youth and Government conference in both 2021 and 2022Obtained top individual score in the Judicial Trial Program at the November 2021 and 2023 Missouri State ConferenceReceived the 2021 "Outstanding Attorney Award" for excellence in the program

Selected as one of two Missouri teens to participate in a 4 month civic engagement and advocacy program hosted by the YMCA government relations team.Attended National Advocacy days in Washington D.C. as 1 of 70 high schoolers from across the country.Attended training sessions hosted by the YMCA government relations team to learn about the YMCA legislative priorities and develop an advocacy plan.Met with members of congress to discuss YMCA legislative priorities.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Provided support for six elected officials' terms through fundraising initiatives, event planning, filing financial reports, and public relations.

St Charles, Missouri, United States

Officiated up to six sand volleyball games per night.Managed game flow and resolved conflicts between teams.

St Charles, Missouri, United States

Identified an issue impacting my community and developed a plan to help resolve the issue.Submitted my project to the Missouri Youth and Government Program and was selected as the Missouri delegate to present the plan at the Governor’s Conference held in Washington, D.C. in June 2022.Developed a presentation and presented my project to 15 youth governors from across the United StatesPresented YMCA’s top legislatives priorities along with my project to U.S. Senator Roy Blunt’ office staff as well as Senator Josh Hawley’s office staff.

Cottleville, Missouri, United States

Decorated cookies and balled cookie dough.Managed front and register and delivered high quality customer service.

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