Question 1: One extracurricular activity I have been deeply involved in outside of golf is Girl Scouts, where I have participated for about 14 years. Throughout this time, my troop and I focused on making a difference through community services. I earned my Bronze, Silver, and Gold (the highest recognition in Girl Scouts) awards, each award representing a major commitment to leadership and service. For my Girl Scouts Gold Award project, I planned and implemented a library book drive for Brock Elementary School in Slidell, Louisiana. I collected and delivered over 800 books, sorted by genre and grade, to Brock Elementary School. I enjoyed doing this project because it allowed me to give back to the community and provided a positive influence on the young scouts. This project demanded significant leadership, time and dedication, as well as the ability to guide and inspire others in making a positive impact on the community. I haven't been able yet to participate in Girl Scouts activities during college due to the demands of being a student athlete. However, I fully intend to reconnect with and support the Girl Scouts community in the future, whether that's through volunteering or mentoring younger scouts. Girl Scouts has shaped so much of who I am and I am excited to give back to the program that gave me so much. Question 2: I am currently studying Health Service Administration with a minor in Business Administration at California State University, Chico. I chose this path because I am passionate about improving the healthcare systems and making a positive impact on how care is delivered and experienced by patients. The Business Administration minor is important to my major in healthcare. Understanding key business principles, such as finance, management, and marketing are essential to running healthcare facilities efficiently and effectively. Having this minor would enable me to approach healthcare challenges with a strategic and business-minded approach. My overall goal is to earn my masters in Health Service Administration and eventually work in hospital administration or healthcare policy. By having business and healthcare knowledge, I aim to contribute to creating meaningful system-wide improvements that will overall enhance patients outcome and access to care. Question 3: Giving back to my community is something I value, I plan to continue finding activities that give back to the community during both college and after graduation. So far, I've participated in a service activity where I help cut down overgrown trees in a local park to make the space safer and more enjoyable for the public. In 2024, there was a devastating park fire in Chico, California, not far from my university. The fire caused significant damage and destroyed over 700 structures. More than 4,000 evacuated from this terrible fire. Witnessing the community outbreak has deepened my commitment to public service in the community. As I continue my studies in Health Service Administration, I plan to support public health education and disaster preparedness in my community. My goal post graduation is to work in health service administration or policy, which could help enhance emergency response in healthcare by ensuring communities are more equipped to handle crises such as this. Question 4: Giving back to my community is something I value. I completed over 250 hours of community and volunteer service in the past 5 years helping kids, the homeless, the elderly and the environment. I plan to continue finding activities that give back to the community during both college and after graduation. So far, I've participated in a service activity where I help cut down overgrown trees in a local park to make the space safer and more enjoyable for the public. In 2024, there was a devastating park fire in Chico, California, not far from my university. The fire caused significant damage and destroyed over 700 structures. More than 4,000 evacuated from this terrible fire. Witnessing the community outbreak has deepened my commitment to public service in the community. As I continue my studies in Health Service Administration, I plan to support public health education and disaster preparedness in my community. My goal post graduation is to work in health service administration or policy, which could help enhance emergency response in healthcare by ensuring communities are more equipped to handle crises such as this. As a former member and Junior Golf Coach of The First Tee Greater New Orleans I am eager to continue giving back by sharing my journey and experiences to support and inspire the next generation of golfers. Question 5: Receiving the Hulede collegiate Golf Scholarship would be a huge honor and have a meaningful impact on my experience as a student- athlete. As the first Black golfer at California State University, Chico, this opportunity represents much more than recognition, it is the potential to empower and inspire culturally diverse athletes from underrepresented communities. Golf has been seen as a sport dominated by certain groups, not because others lack talent but because of the limited access and exposure. This scholarship commitment to increasing representation in golf is something I deeply connect with. It would allow me to continue growing in a sport I love while building leadership skills and meaningful connections on and off the course. The mentorship part of the scholarship is very exciting to me! As someone pursuing a career in healthcare administration, having access to mentors who understand both the athletic and professional journey is incredibly valuable. This mentorship support will help guide me as I navigate college and prepare for my career where I hope to make a positive impact in my community. Being part of this community where golf, education and service is valued will motivate me to excel and give back. I would be deeply honored to receive this scholarship and genuinely thankful for the opportunity to grow through the mentorship it provides. It means a great deal to me to represent my community and give back in impactful, meaningful ways.