Ever since I can remember, I’ve always had a connection with the Troy Public Library. When I was younger, my sister and I were featured in the Troy Times as a part of the story focusing on the children’s tech space. Now, I'm an active member of the Teen Advisory Board, and I regularly volunteer at the Friends Bookshop. This connection is a key reason in my choice to develop my Gold Award with Troy Public Library.
I’ve been a Girl Scout since I was in kindergarten, and I’m now working towards achieving the highest award that a Girl Scout can earn—The Gold Award. My Gold Award aims to address the lack of neurodiverse support in our community. I’ve explored two categories; communication supports and sensory supports.
I love the library. It’s my favorite place to go, and I’m grateful that I have gotten to enjoy all it has to offer over the years. My goal is that through these supports, more citizens will feel a sense of belonging and inclusion just like I have been able to because how an individual experiences a space must not be a determining factor in their ability to fully experience an environment.