LEADERSHIP

National Honor Society, James M. Steele Early College High School: August 2023 to Present

I was cordially accepted as a member of Steele's National Honor Society chapter in September of 2023 and was inducted in October of 2023. Being a leader of National Honor Society means that I carry myself as a leader every day and showcase the four pillars of National Honor Society: scholarship, service, leadership, and character.  

NHS President: April 2025 to Present

• Planned and led over 25 events, from Senior Sunrise and the Homecoming Game to our Alumni Celebration. 

• Organized initiatives such as a charity fundraiser that raised $850 for a local animal shelter and spirit workdays to prepare for school and community events. 

• Implemented programs like Member of the Week to recognize outstanding service and leadership. 

• Created an organizational system including detailed event trackers, task assignments, and supply lists (see this spreadsheet) to improve efficiency and communication among officers and members. 

• Under my leadership, our chapter became the largest in school history, and we earned the NHS Character Award for 2024-2025. 

Student Council, James M. Steele Early College High School: August 2022 to Present

At the start of my freshman year (August 2022), I joined Student Council at Steele! I wanted to find a way to become more involved in event planning and leadership at school, and Student Council offered this opportunity. 

StuCo Project Manager: April 2024 to May 2025

• Created the organization's first Canvas page, including yearly calendars, attendance sheets, event planning document templates, state reports, committee agendas, and much more! See video to left for highlights. 

• Created a state report tracker, leading the organization to win TASC Sweepstakes (40+ state reports) at the district conference. 

StuCo Treasurer: April 2023 to May 2024

• Monitored Student Council finances for 12+ committees and 25+ student-planned events. 

• Presented quarterly reports for organizational financial health, including profit projections and expense analyses. 

Future Business Leaders of America (Phi Beta Lambda), James M. Steele Early College High School: September 2022 to August 2024

I applied for FBLA (Phi Beta Lambda) in September of 2022 and was inducted in October of 2022. Phi Beta Lambda is a nationwide organization that aids students in becoming more successful in the business world. 

Service Committee Member: September 2022 to August 2023

• Worked to plan various community service projects, such as Operation Christmas and First Responder Gift Baskets. 

Marketing Committee Member: August 2023 to August 2024

• Created promotional content for FBLA events, like the Halloween Trunk-or-Treat and the competition season.

Distributive Education Clubs of America, James M. Steele Early College High School: August 2024 to Present

In Fall 2024, FBLA transitioned into DECA. This presented the opportunity to develop my business soft skills through competition. After my first year competing in DECA, I fell in love with the organization and have worked on the leadership team ever since. 

Mentorship Committee Co-Head: August 2025 to Present

• Led committee breakouts during general meetings, answering questions about upcoming events and fundraisers. 

• Offered insight on how to successfully participate in fundraisers, raising over $5000 for competition in the 2025-2026 season. 

Competitive Mentor: August 2025 to Present

• Supported three students in their competitive event, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, for the 2025-2026 season. 

• Scheduled regular emails and in-person check-ups to practice interviews and exams.

Hospitality Committee Member: August 2024 to May 2025

• Led my team to create hotel management solutions in various scenarios, ranging from celebrity visits to surplus of supplies.