I’m the youngest child in my family and I’m a born leader. I learned early on that I was born to make a difference, in my community and beyond. In my community, there aren't many people that look like me. In high school, I wanted to make an impact with my peers. Not just with Black students, but everyone. I chartered a Black Student Union at my high school. Being the President, I received support from my peers and administrators. I led this organization with much determination. The mayor took notice, and asked me to lead, and demonstrate to his city, a series titled, "The Black Experience". I, along with others at my school and in the community, shared via every social media outlet a tidbit of Black History during the month of February. It was successful and I received a proclamation from the city for my part. Because of my contribution I was recommended to join the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board where I made positive changes. I am the past Far West Regional Teen President of Jack and Jill of America. A national organization that natures future Black children, leading with philanthropic giving, volunteerism, and civic duty. Being on the regional and national teen board showed me that I could positively reach all the teens in the far west region and nationally. Having the support of my family to work at this level was important. We are a family that are hands on and gives back to our community. I’m continuing to bring service on the campus at Howard University and beyond, as a Mechanical Engineering major. On campus, I make certain that I am involved in everything possible. I’ve joined several clubs in my major and was elected as the CEA (College of Engineering and Architecture) Community Service Coordinator where I met with elementary age students and taught them about STEM and more. Recently I was elected as the CEA Mentorship Coordinator. With this role, I reach out to my peers to motivate them in every way I can. Through it all, my faith, family and future have been my inspiration. Like Marie Jean Baptiste, I find myself a nurturer and a hard worker. My goals for my future will dictate how I am a community leader. I plan to work or intern as much as possible until graduation. It will be beneficial for my future. I know that I can also achieve this while in pursuit of my engineering degree. Becoming a successful engineer is something that I’m looking forward to. It’s the day where I can create a scholarship in my name to give back to those future leaders. "Each One Teach One" is a motto that I live by. I can do it all and know that it's never too early to start thinking, planning and giving back. My past determines my future.

Being the youngest child in my family, I believed that I had big shoes to fill. I would believe I am a born leader. I’ve been able to work, and I believe Improve my community. I’ve had a positive impact on my peers at school, my family, and my surrounding communities. It has been demonstrated in ways that have been recognized and awarded. It is because of the hard work of ancestors that I can move forward and lead. I can continue my education with such compassion and depth, being an educated Black man, It’s who I AM. I’ve been told all my life, No one can take my knowledge from me. Be it in the classroom or through positive influences within the community. I want to learn as much as I can and go as far as I can with my education. It’s my purpose. In my community, there aren't many people that look like me. Once I began high school, I wanted to make an impact on my peers. Not just African Americans, but every single one. I decided to charter a Black Student Union at my high school. I received support from m my peers and administrators. I led this organization with so much depth and determination that the Mayor of the City took notice and asked me to take the lead, and demonstrate to his city a series titled, "The Black Experience". For February, I, along with others at my school and in the community shared via every social media outlet a tidbit of Black History. I was thrilled to take the lead as I knew it reaches so many in the community. What an improvement! It was successful. I received a proclamation from the city for my part in the miniseries. Because of my contribution, and dedication to the BSU, my principal took notice and recommended me to be a part of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Board to make a difference and help make improvements. I am honored to represent and make a positive influence on my peers. Having a supportive family is everything to me. My family. led by example. Being able to receive encouraging words of advice to assist me in my endeavors of leadership has been beneficial. I've been able to lead the way that I have because they have instilled in me that there is always someone that will always need help. This is all so important to me. Bringing awareness, and all the while showing that we are Black excellence. Yes, there is always room for improvement. and giving back makes the Black community proud. I am honored to represent on every level and make a positive impact on my family, peers, and my community. “Each one, teach one” is a proverb that I live by. I’m looking forward to the moment when I’m established, I will create scholarships for deserving teens. My dream wouldn’t be complete if I’m not being resourceful and looking to reach young Black boys and girls. Let’s bridge the gap, is what I say. I want to be the example that the next generation looks up to. Never get comfortable thinking that the world doesn't need others. Digging deeper into the soul of improvement translates to me, improving your mindset can change everything. I want to continue doing what my ancestors have done, paved the road for me to do the work.

Being the youngest child in my family, I believed that I had big shoes to fill. I would believe I am a born leader. I’ve been able to work, and I believe Improve my community. I’ve had a positive impact on my peers at school, my family, and my surrounding communities. It has been demonstrated in ways that have been recognized and awarded. It is because of the hard work of ancestors that I can move forward and lead. I can continue my education with such compassion and depth, being an educated Black man, It’s who I AM. I’ve been told all my life, No one can take my knowledge from me. Be it in the classroom or through positive influences within the community. I want to learn as much as I can and go as far as I can with my education. It’s my purpose. In my community, there aren't many people that look like me. Once I began high school, I wanted to make an impact on my peers. Not just African Americans, but every single one. I decided to charter a Black Student Union at my high school. I received support from m my peers and administrators. I led this organization with so much depth and determination that the Mayor of the City took notice and asked me to take the lead, and demonstrate to his city a series titled, "The Black Experience". For February, I, along with others at my school and in the community shared via every social media outlet a tidbit of Black History. I was thrilled to take the lead as I knew it reaches so many in the community. What an improvement! It was successful. I received a proclamation from the city for my part in the miniseries. Because of my contribution, and dedication to the BSU, my principal took notice and recommended me to be a part of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Board to make a difference and help make improvements. I am honored to represent and make a positive influence on my peers. Having a supportive family is everything to me. My family. led by example. Being able to receive encouraging words of advice to assist me in my endeavors of leadership has been beneficial. I've been able to lead the way that I have because they have instilled in me that there is always someone that will always need help. This is all so important to me. Bringing awareness, and all the while showing that we are Black excellence. Yes, there is always room for improvement. and giving back makes the Black community proud. I am honored to represent on every level and make a positive impact on my family, peers, and my community. “Each one, teach one” is a proverb that I live by. I’m looking forward to the moment when I’m established, I will create scholarships for deserving teens. My dream wouldn’t be complete if I’m not being resourceful and looking to reach young Black boys and girls. Let’s bridge the gap, is what I say. I want to be the example that the next generation looks up to. Never get comfortable thinking that the world doesn't need others. Digging deeper into the soul of improvement translates to me, improving your mindset can change everything. I want to continue doing what my ancestors have done, paved the road for me to do the work.

Since the age of three, I have always enjoyed various aspects of engineering and architecture. I find it fascinating that people can design such intricate creations such as buildings, bridges, and rockets. Howard University School of Engineering and Architecture is the perfect place for me to learn how to do all of this and more. Enrolling in Howard University's School of Engineering and Architecture is to further enhance my exceptional mechanical creativity, leadership skills, and problem-solving skills. I believe that I will become one of the top engineers given the opportunity to learn. I have had the opportunity to utilize my leadership background to contribute as much as I can on campus and my summer internship. My pursuit of becoming an engineer began when I was very young, and this path has been steadily moving me towards the realm of being a successful engineer. I took several rigorous math classes and have been challenged and supported by the many engineers in my family, whose help reaffirmed to me that there is no other path I would rather take. For as long as I can remember, I have enjoyed creating new projects from just about anything. Early on, I would create “castles” without any direction or blueprint, from toys my parents bought me, large enough for me to occupy. As I got older, I started using smaller items to make more intricate designs. I would use LEGO blocks to create my own “cars” and “houses”. During my middle school years, I would use kits to create airplanes by gluing the parts together. In high school, I found myself enjoying Computer-Aided Design. After all my years of creating structures and seeing my projects in their glory, after finishing them, I have a sense of satisfaction. My love for creativity is never going to falter and will only get stronger. Attending Howard University has enabled me to develop skills where I will be prepared to move to the next level in graduate school and beyond. Making a difference in the world of engineering will set the pace for me in the future where I will be successful. At Howard, I am the immediate past College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Community Service Coordinator, and I was elected this school year as the CEA Mentorship Coordinator, in addition to being an active member in different engineering clubs. I find myself going through life experiencing a plethora of leadership roles, but also working as a team player. There is always more room for me to continue to grow as a leader, and I feel that this happened during my summer internship that I began summer 2023. I began my hands on co-op experience at Northrop Grumman. I worked as an Electronics Engineering Intern. I was able to create “Tech Graveyard” by collecting data from NG Engineers, and create Excel Spreadsheet, generate a digital roadmap using Excel describing to senior leadership how it can be utilized. I also interviewed NG employees for tech graveyard and lobby refresh. I was comfortable enough where I coordinated, led, and presented at meetings. My internship was successful. I was asked to return this summer 2024 to learn even more about engineering. I will Continue leadership roles where I can make an impact on my community and peers. I know that I can achieve high levels of leadership while in pursuit of my engineering degree - I want to be an example that the next generation of engineers look to for inspiration.

“Say it out loud, I’m Black and I’m proud!” I could not have found a better quote to represent who I AM. As a future engineer I want to be able to make a living and support my family. I want to be well-known in the engineering stratosphere as it relates to designing, creating, and doing what I love. My dream wouldn’t be complete if I’m not being resourceful and looking to reach young, Black boys and girls. I will continue to mentor. There is always room for bridging the gap. My grandpa used to say, “Each one, teach one”. It is something that I live by. I’m looking forward to the moment when I’m established and will create scholarships for deserving Black teens. I want to be an example that the next generation will look up to. I've been able to lead the way that I have because of what is instilled in me, there is always someone that will always need help. We should never get comfortable thinking that the world doesn't need others. I am honored to represent on every level in my community and at my HBCU, Howard University. I’m able to make a positive impact on my family, peers, and my community. I want to continue doing what my grandpa instilled in me. Pave the road, spread kindness, and lend a helping hand. The future as I see myself is a God-fearing leader, volunteer, and successful family man that happens to be a Black engineer.

Let us all strive for servant leadership- "Making the world a better place as its objectives is focused on the greater good..." I am an educated Black man, It’s who I AM. I’ve been told all my life, No one can take my knowledge from me. I want to lead and learn as much as I can, go as far as I can with my education and then give back. It’s my purpose. At my young age, when I hear that there is a lack of mentorships for black youth, I’ve wonder, as a people, what are we not hearing. What can be done to bridge the gap. As a student at Howard University and a Mechanical Engineer major, I was recently elected as the CEA (College of Engineering and Architecture} Mentor Coordinator. I’ve been able to motivate and listen to my peers. We all need to know that we are not in this game of life alone. “Each one, teach one” I live by this. I am looking forward to the moment when I’m an established, successful engineer. I will create scholarships for deserving teens. I also want to mentor youth. I was elected my freshman year at Howard as the CEA Community Service Coordinator. My team and I were able to go to local elementary schools and talk to students about STEM. It feels great to be a role model My dream wouldn’t be complete if I’m not being resourceful and looking to reach young African American boys and girls. There is always room for bridging the gap and recognizing the next leader. I think all children should have a dream and have the option to experience going to an illustrious institution like Howard University just like me and Mrs. Juanita Robinson English. Let us all take some time to volunteer to students. Let us all reach out to our peers to see if they need an ear to listen. Let us all motivate. I’ve had many positive influences in my life. From my family to leaders in my surrounding communities. It has been demonstrated in ways that have been recognized and awarded. I know it is because of the hard work of our ancestors and leaders like Mrs. Juanita Robinson English that I can move forward and lead. My dream is that students can continue their education and want to learn with such compassion and depth. I know that I can be that positive mentor for them. It’s who I AM.

I’m the youngest child in my family and I’m a born leader. I was born to make a difference, in my community and beyond. In my community, there aren't many people that look like me. In high school, I wanted to make an impact with my peers. Not just with African Americans, but everyone. I chartered a Black Student Union at my high school. Being the President, I received support from m my peers and administrators. I led this organization with much determination. The mayor took notice, and asked me to lead, and demonstrate to his city, a series titled, "The Black Experience". I, along with others at my school and in the community, shared via every social media outlet a tidbit of Black History during the month of February. It was successful and I received a proclamation from the city for my part. Because of my contribution I was recommended to join the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board where I made positive changes. I am the past Far West Regional Teen President of Jack and Jill of America. A national organization that natures future African American children, leading with philanthropic giving, volunteerism, and civic duty. Being on the regional and national teen boards showed me that I could positively reach all the teens in the far west region and nationally. I’m continuing to bring awareness on the campus at Howard University, as a Mechanical Engineering major. Howard University, HBCU, illustrious, legacy. Attending an HBCU is significant to me. Since my freshman year it has allowed me to grow and has given me opportunities that I probably wouldn’t receive at other institutions. On campus, I made certain that I was involved in everything possible. I wanted to absorb it all. I’ve heard stories from upperclassmen and alumni of a feeling of belonging, and I do! The first time that I heard The Black National Anthem chiming on the clock on “The Yard” at noon was a sensation that I never want to forget. I remember texting my mother with excitement to tell her all about it. Attending Howard, I knew that I was going to receive the best education. I joined several clubs in my major and was elected as the CEA (College of Engineering and Architecture) Community Service Coordinator and recently I was elected as the CEA Mentorship Coordinator. I am also blessed to have peers to socialize and study with. Living in urban Washington DC is more than this suburbanite can ask for. Through it all, my faith, family and future has been my inspiration. My legacy is determined by what I contribute to making a difference in my community. I have the desire to be a successful engineer and all the while, not be the gatekeeper of how I became a success. I will share how I achieved my greatness with whoever may want to listen. I find myself going through life experiencing a plethora of leadership roles, but also working as a team player. There is more room for me to lead. I feel that I am on the right path at my university. These are all my goals for my future. I plan to work or intern as much as possible. It will be beneficial for my future. I know that I can also achieve this while in pursuit of my engineering degree. Throughout my day-to-day life, I am constantly reminded of the joys that architecture and engineering bring me. Each structure has a story behind it. A story that the engineer who designed it could tell. The different roadblocks they ran into when designing the base of a building, and the feeling of success when that engineer’s design was approved, and construction started. I yearn to be able to experience such things. I desire to view a structure that I designed out in public, perhaps even in my community and be proud to say that I designed it. Becoming a successful engineer is something that I’m looking forward to. It’s the day where I can create a scholarship in my name to give back to those future leaders. "Each One Teach One" is a motto that I live by. I can do it all and know that it's never too early to start thinking, planning and giving back.

“A leader is the one in charge, the person who convinces other people to follow. A great leader inspires confidence in other people and moves them to action.” This is who I have always been. Being the youngest child in my family, I believed that I had big shoes to fill. I would believe I am a born leader. Having a positive impact on my peers at school, family, and members of my community has been demonstrated in ways that have been recognized and awarded and what makes me a leader. I’ve been told all my life, No one can take my knowledge from me. Having a strong sense of community, I’ve known that I always want to learn as much as I can, go as far as I can with my education. It’s my purpose. I was a member of Jack and Jill of America. A national organization that natures future African American children, leading with philanthropic giving, volunteerism, and civic duty. Making donations, volunteering time, bringing awareness to different causes, all the while engaging with people in the community. It’s important to give back and make a difference. The satisfaction of knowing that I have touched so many made me think I can do more. I had leadership roles on the chapter level. That wasn't enough for me. Within a year, I was appointed as Far West Region Teen Sargent-at-Arms. Being on the regional board showed me that I could reach all the teens in the far west region and nationally. I decided to run for Far West Regional Teen President. I won the election! I attended the National “Jack and Jill On The Hill Legislative Summit” in Washington DC where I was able to virtually meet with legislators and congressional staffers from California and share the importance of unity and voting rights. I led the far west region of Jack and Jill to encourage them to stay at the forefront and continue to lead and make a difference. I was recognized for my leadership in Jack in Jill by receiving proclamations by the State of California Senate, State Senator, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh and by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, Hilda L. Solis. In my community, there aren't many people that look like me. In high school, I wanted to make an impact on my peers. Not just African Americans, but every single one. I decided to charter a Black Student Union. I received support from m my peers and administrators. I led this organization with depth and determination. The mayor took notice, asked me to take the lead, and demonstrate to his city a series titled, "The Black Experience". For February, I shared via every social media outlet a tidbit of Black History. I was thrilled to take the lead as I knew it reaches so many in the community. I received a proclamation from the City of Walnut for my part in the miniseries. Because of my contribution, and dedication to the BSU, my principal took notice and recommended me to sit on the Superintendent's Student Advisory Board. Currently, I’m leading in college and in my summer internship. I’m prepared to make a difference in the lives of the younger generation. There is always room for the next leader. Staying involved, keeping busy and making a positive impact while being resourceful too. I want to continue my leadership roles throughout my life. “Each one, teach one” is a proverb that I live by. I’m looking forward to the moment when I’m established and will create scholarships for deserving teens.

Being the youngest child in my family, I believed that I had big shoes to fill. I am a born leader, just like my grandpa. He’s no longer with us, but his memory of his strength and kindness lives in me. Having a positive impact on my peers at school, my family, and my community has been demonstrated in ways that have been recognized and awarded. It is because of individuals like Jean Antoine Joas, and his kindness and generosity that I’m passionate about lending a hand to whoever may need it. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been making donations, volunteering time, and bringing awareness to different causes, all the while engaging with people in the community. It’s important to give back and make a difference. As a teen, I was involved in an organization where I was supportive of individual needs. Ultimately, I became the Far West Regional President. I was recognized for my leadership by receiving proclamations by the State of California Senate, State Senator, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh and by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, Hilda L. Solis. This passion for helping others will follow me forever. It’s part of my DNA, thanks to my grandpa. In my community, there aren't many people that look like me. Once I began high school, I wanted to make an impact with my peers. Not just African Americans, but every single one. I decided to charter a Black Student Union at my high school. I received support from m my peers and administrators. I led this organization with so much depth and determination that the Mayor of the City of Walnut, CA took notice, asked me to take the lead, and demonstrated to his city a series titled, "The Black Experience". For February, I, along with others at my school and in the community shared via every social media outlet a tidbit of Black History. I was thrilled to take the lead as I knew it reaches so many in the community. It was successful. I received a proclamation from the City of Walnut for my part in the miniseries. Because of my contribution, and dedication, my principal took notice and recommended me to be a part of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Board. I am honored to represent and make a positive influence on my peers. As a future engineer, I want to be able to make a living and support a family being well-known in the engineering stratosphere as it relates to designing, creating, and doing what I love. My dream wouldn’t be complete if I’m not being resourceful and looking to reach young boys and girls. There is always room for bridging the gap. My grandpa used to say, “Each one, teach one”. It is something that I live by. I’m looking forward to the moment when I’m established and will create scholarships for deserving teens. I want to be an example that the next generation to look up to. I've been able to lead the way that I have because of people like Jean Antoine Joas. People like him have instilled in me that there is always someone that will always need help. Never get comfortable thinking that the world doesn't need others. I am honored to represent on every level and make a positive impact on my family, peers, and my community. I want to continue doing what my grandpa and Jean Antoine Joas, paved the road for me to do. Spread kindness and lend a helping hand to as many as I can.

The future as I see myself is a God-fearing leader, volunteer, and successful family man that happens to be an engineer.

I'm a leader. I will be there and help any cause. There are not too many teens that will stand up for whats right, especially in my neighborhood. Being the youngest child in my family, I believed that I had big shoes to fill. I would believe I am a born leader. I’ve been able to work, and I believe Improve my community. I’ve had a positive impact on my peers at school, my family, and my surrounding communities. It has been demonstrated in ways that have been recognized and awarded. It is because of the hard work of our ancestors that I can move forward and lead. I can continue my education with such compassion and depth, being an educated Black man, It’s who I AM. I’ve been told all my life, No one can take my knowledge from me. Be it in the classroom or through positive influences within the community. I want to learn as much as I can and go as far as I can with my education. It’s my purpose. In my community, there aren't many people that look like me. Once I began high school, I wanted to make an impact on my peers. Not just African Americans, but every single one. I decided to charter a Black Student Union at my high school. I received support from m my peers and administrators. I led this organization with so much depth and determination that the Mayor of the City took notice and asked me to take the lead, and demonstrate to his city a series titled, "The Black Experience". For February, I, along with others at my school and in the community shared via every social media outlet a tidbit of Black History. I was thrilled to take the lead as I knew it reaches so many in the community. What an improvement! It was successful. I received a proclamation from the city for my part in the miniseries. Because of my contribution, and dedication to the BSU, my principal took notice and recommended me to be a part of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Board to make a difference and help make improvements. I am honored to represent and make a positive influence on my peers. Having a supportive family is everything to me. My family, like Mr. Henry Walker Sr., has led by example. Being able to receive encouraging words of advice to assist me in my endeavors of leadership has been beneficial. I've been able to lead the way that I have because they have instilled in me that there is always someone that will always need help. This is all so important to me. Bringing awareness, and all the while showing that we are Black excellence. Yes, there is always room for improvement. and giving back makes the Black community proud. I am honored to represent on every level and make a positive impact on my family, peers, and my community. “Each one, teach one” is a proverb that I live by. I’m looking forward to the moment when I’m established, I will create scholarships for deserving teens. My dream wouldn’t be complete if I’m not being resourceful and looking to reach young Black boys and girls. Let’s bridge the gap, is what I say. I want to be the example that the next generation looks up to. Never get comfortable thinking that the world doesn't need others. Digging deeper into the souls of improvement translates to me, improving your mindset can change everything. I want to continue doing what my ancestors have paved the road for me to do.

Being the youngest child in my family, I believed that I had big shoes to fill. I would believe I am a born leader. I’ve been able to work, and I believe Improve my community. I’ve had a positive impact on my peers at school, my family, and my surrounding communities. It has been demonstrated in ways that have been recognized and awarded. It is because of the hard work of ancestors like Henry Walker Sr. that I can move forward and lead. I can continue my education with such compassion and depth, being an educated Black man, It’s who I AM. I’ve been told all my life, No one can take my knowledge from me. Be it in the classroom or through positive influences within the community. I want to learn as much as I can and go as far as I can with my education. It’s my purpose. In my community, there aren't many people that look like me. Once I began high school, I wanted to make an impact on my peers. Not just African Americans, but every single one. I decided to charter a Black Student Union at my high school. I received support from m my peers and administrators. I led this organization with so much depth and determination that the Mayor of the City took notice and asked me to take the lead, and demonstrate to his city a series titled, "The Black Experience". For February, I, along with others at my school and in the community shared via every social media outlet a tidbit of Black History. I was thrilled to take the lead as I knew it reaches so many in the community. What an improvement! It was successful. I received a proclamation from the city for my part in the miniseries. Because of my contribution, and dedication to the BSU, my principal took notice and recommended me to be a part of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Board to make a difference and help make improvements. I am honored to represent and make a positive influence on my peers. Having a supportive family is everything to me. My family, like Mr. Henry Walker Sr., has led by example. Being able to receive encouraging words of advice to assist me in my endeavors of leadership has been beneficial. I've been able to lead the way that I have because they have instilled in me that there is always someone that will always need help. This is all so important to me. Bringing awareness, and all the while showing that we are Black excellence. Yes, there is always room for improvement. and giving back makes the Black community proud. I am honored to represent on every level and make a positive impact on my family, peers, and my community. “Each one, teach one” is a proverb that I live by. I’m looking forward to the moment when I’m established, I will create scholarships for deserving teens. My dream wouldn’t be complete if I’m not being resourceful and looking to reach young Black boys and girls. Let’s bridge the gap, is what I say. I want to be the example that the next generation looks up to. Never get comfortable thinking that the world doesn't need others. Digging deeper into the souls of improvement translates to me, improving your mindset can change everything. I want to continue doing what Henry Walker Sr. paved the road for me to do.

I've done it all; Played varsity football, ran track, competed with my peers in the speech & debate club, just to mention a few and I have also several hours of community service. Above it all, I’m a leader. I was born to make a difference in my community and beyond. In my community, there aren't many people that look like me. In high school, I wanted to make an impact with my peers. Not just African Americans, but everyone. I chartered a Black Student Union at my high school. Being the President, I received support from m my peers and administrators. I led this organization with much determination. The mayor took notice, asked me to lead, and demonstrate to his city, a series titled, "The Black Experience". I, along with others at my school and in the community, shared via social media outlets a tidbit of Black History during the month of February. It was successful and I received a proclamation from the city for my part. Because of my contribution I was recommended to join the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board where I made positive changes. I’m continuing to bring awareness on the campus at Howard University, as a Mechanical Engineering major. I am the immediate past Far West Regional Teen President of Jack and Jill of America. A national organization that natures future African American children, leading with philanthropic giving, volunteerism, and civic duty. Being on the regional and national teen boards, showed me that I could positively reach all the teens in the far west region and nationally. During the 2021-2022 FWR Teen Leadership Conferences, I demonstrated to the far west teens that as a powerful group of we, could make a difference in our community and beyond. I attended the National Jack and Jill On The Hill Legislative Summit in Washington DC where I met legislators and congressional staffers from California and share the importance of unity and voting rights. I even got the chance to meet and talk with Attorney, Ben Crump. Because of this national event, I was recognized for my leadership in Jack in Jill by receiving proclamations by the State of California Senate, State Senator, and by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors. My inspiration, my impact on the future and my legacy is determined on what I contribute to making a difference in my community. I'm looking forward to the day where I can create a scholarship in my name to give back to those future leaders. "Each One Teach One" is a motto that I live by. I can do it all and know that it's never too early to start thinking, planning and giving back.

1 ) Strive for servant leadership- "Making the world a better place as its objectives is focused on the greater good..." I am an educated Black man, It’s who I AM. I’ve been told all my life, No one can take my knowledge from me. I want to lead and learn as much as I can, go as far as I can with my education. It’s my purpose. I was a member of Jack and Jill of America. A national organization that natures future African American children, leading with philanthropic giving, volunteerism, and civic duty. I recall being anxious, wanted to assist in organizing different activities. Making donations, volunteering time, bringing awareness to different causes, all the while, engaging with people in the community. It’s important to give back and make a difference. The satisfaction of knowing that I have touched so many made me think, I can do more. I attended Teen Leadership Conference. It was inspiring, I was appointed as Far West Region Teen Sergeant at-Arms. Being on the regional board showed me that I could reach all the teens in the far west region and nationally. I did so when in the summer before my senior year. I decided to run for Far West Regional Teen President. At the 2021 FWR Teen Leadership Conference, I let the far west teens know that as a powerful group of teenagers we could make a difference in our community and beyond. I won the election. I attended the National Jack and Jill On The Hill Legislative Summit in Washington DC where I was able to virtually meet with legislators and congressional staffers from California and share the importance of unity and voting rights. I was recognized for my leadership and receiving proclamations by the State of California Senate, State Senator, and the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors. “Each one, teach one” I live by this. I am looking forward to the moment when I’m established and will create scholarships for deserving teens. As a future engineer, I want to be able to make a living and support my family, being well known in the engineering stratosphere as it relates to designing, creating, and doing what I love. My dream wouldn’t be complete if I’m not being resourceful and looking to reach young African American boys and girls. There is always room for bridging the gap and recognizing the next leader. 2) Prioritize and manage time -"“We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.” Nelson Mandela I want to do it all! However, I never seem to have enough time to do so. The question is, am I doing too much. I have always been told that I CAN do it all. When I was younger, my parents created my schedule, therefore I was able to handle all situations. As a college student, I need to organize and weed out and prioritize what I really want to do, so that my life is less chaotic. To improve my time management, I will need to prioritize and plan. What is more important should be handled first. Deadlines need to be met. If I'm multitasking without a plan, there is a great chance that something will not be taken care of. Weekly or daily organizing using Apps or wall calendars will be beneficial. Also, there will be less anxiety if I complete a task before moving onto the next. Having a plan and deciding what to accomplish first is key. Again, prioritizing what is more important. Finally, I will ideally learn to say, no. Saying no to others, ultimately is saying yes to me. I must be motivated enough to do so. This may include. sometimes turning off my cell phone. No distractions are the key. I can only imagine how much extra time I could have by simply having a plan. Making the most of my time means that I'll have less stress and more time to do what I really want to accomplish. What a great topic to write about! My takeaway is that these skills will follow me throughout my school career, future employment and as family man. Yes, over the years I've heard the verbiage regarding managing my time from parents and educators. I thought, I'm doing pretty good; I don’t need to be too organized to handle my projects. I know now that stress can be avoided! I never deeply thought about it. I have obviously paid close and thoughtful attention! Now it's time to act. I'm ready!