Hobbies and interests
Reading
Cooking
Writing
Sewing
Travel And Tourism
Journaling
Reading
Contemporary
Criticism
Social Science
Social Issues
I read books multiple times per week
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Greetings! My name is Darlene Folas. I am currently a senior at West Orange High School in New Jersey. My goal is to study government and policy. I am a well-rounded student who is an enthusiastic learner and active volunteer. As a leader in my community I serve as a voting member on my town's Board Of Education, lobby for traffic safety laws in New Jersey through the Nikhil Badlani Foundation, and I am the founder of a political activism organization. I plan to continue my service and impact by attending a promising college. With your help I hope that I can live a life where I have the financial freedom to pursue my passion for activism and social justice. Thank you.
Education
West Orange High School
High SchoolMajors:
- Political Science
- Public Policy
- Gender and Social Justice
Minors:
- African-American Studies
- Entrepreneurship
- Social Entrepreneurship
Miscellaneous
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Career
Dream career field:
Government Relations
Dream career goals:
Company Founder
Paid Intern
Newark Museum of Art2017 – Present7 yearsMember of Youth Summit Board
New Museum of Contemporary Art2020 – Present4 years
Sports
Tennis
Varsity2016 – Present8 years
Awards
- 2017 MVP
- 2016-2019 Super Essex Conference Winner
- 2018 & 2019 Essex County Tournemant Winner
Arts
Girl Be Heard
Performance Art2017 – Present
Public services
Public Service (Politics)
Independent — Founder2018 – PresentVolunteering
Nikhil Badlani Foundation Youth Advisory Board — President2018 – PresentAdvocacy
Independent — Board Member2019 – PresentAdvocacy
School Leadership — Mountaineer Mentor2018 – PresentVolunteering
Air Force JROTC — Senior Staff Officer2016 – Present