Personal Statement

I became involved with volunteering at a very young age by working with foster/adoptive families in my community. Systemic economic and social inequality is at the root of the dramatic rise in family displacement that has been recorded over the past few decades. My volunteer efforts throughout my community have been aimed at addressing such inequalities. In high school, I worked with various homeless shelters and special needs programs. During my first year at Miami University Regionals, I founded and currently lead a student organization called IMPACT. IMPACT seeks to foster a culture of volunteerism and leadership amongst students at Miami University by engaging with their communities and addressing issues of systemic inequality. So far, IMPACT has organized volunteer events whose outreach has touched the lives of youth in foster care, our communities homeless populations, and families in need during the holidays. By collaborating with my advisors, team members, and community leaders, I have had the pleasure of being a part of something much bigger than myself. I hope that the legacy of IMPACT lives on for future generations of Miamians who are eager for social justice and change in their communities long after I graduate.