My name is Athena Garcia and I plan diversify my life skills and abilities in order to manage social change projects at large companies. From working various customer service jobs to earning over 200 SSL hours, I work hard to accommodate others needs and make the world a better place. Making the world a better place is a very common phrase; how have I worked towards it so far? To begin understanding foreign issues and perspectives, I was a member of the Walter Johnson High School (WJHS) Maison Shalom club and I was a participant of the Harvard Foreign Affairs Undergraduate Program. In my home state of Maryland, I have created academic slideshows for two nonprofit organizations: Elevate The Future (ETF) and Seeking Employment Equality and Community (SEEC)! ETF is dedicated to improving access to business and computer science education for students of all economic backgrounds and SEEC strives to help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain independence in their lives. By creating in-depth slideshows for these students, I have already begun making my difference in the world. Academically, I have thrived. While in high school, I participated in the Dual Enrollment program at Montgomery College where I was a Renaissance Honors Scholar at Montgomery College and was named on the Dean’s List. My work is not over; with financial aid from scholarships and a great education, I plan to make the world a better place by ensuring others security and elevating their living circumstances!