
Hobbies and interests
Horseback Riding
Community Service And Volunteering
Music
Songwriting
Mental Health
Human Rights
Environmental Science and Sustainability
Foreign Languages
Spanish
Health Sciences
Advocacy And Activism
Sustainability
Politics and Political Science
International Relations
Model UN
Public Relations
Clinical Psychology
Psychology
Psychiatry
Student Council or Student Government
Rowing
Medicine
Biomedical Sciences
Anatomy
Physiology
Sports
Writing
Travel And Tourism
HOSA
Photography and Photo Editing
Public Policy
Public Speaking
Education
Veterinary Medicine
Media Studies
Social Justice
Social Media
Reading
Romance
Drama
Health
Environment
Self-Help
Young Adult
I read books multiple times per week
Christina Wilson
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Christina Wilson
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I come from a military family with a passion for helping others. When my dad passed away in 2014, I joined the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) where I developed skills to aid me in my grief journey. This organization also enabled me to do advocacy work on Capitol Hill for surviving military families. This past summer, I was an intern in their Policy and Government Affairs office, coordinating meetings with Members and attending House VA meetings on Capitol Hill.
Additionally, I am passionate about medicine. I love learning about the human body and how I can use my clinical skills to help someone in their darkest moment. Anatomy and Physiology was my favorite class my Sophomore year, and I hope to continue to grow and learn more as I pursue a career as an International Nurse Practitioner.
In the future, I would also like to be a diplomat to advocate for those who are not able to advocate for themselves. I am very passionate about the changing world around me, and being a public servant to use my skills to benefit the greater good. Living on Capitol Hill my whole life, I have learned the impact of advocacy and diplomacy, and have found it to a calling of mine.
At my school, I served as the 9th-grade representative for my school's Student Government Association. I am a part of my school's Multimedia Club, a leader in our Model UN delegation, and Vice-President of our local HOSA chapter. I also serve on HOSA-fhp's State Executive Counsel for DC as the Historian/PR Director.
Education
District of Columbia International School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
- International Relations and National Security Studies
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
- International/Globalization Studies
Career
Dream career field:
International Affairs
Dream career goals:
International Nurse Practitioner or Diplomat
Intern
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)2025 – Present10 months
Sports
Rowing
Varsity2023 – 2023
Awards
- 3rd place women's novice 1x Robert E. Day Jr. Capital Sprints 2023
Ultimate Frisbee
Varsity2023 – 2023
Equestrian
Intramural2014 – 20228 years
Awards
- 1st place
- 2nd place
- 4th place
Ultimate Frisbee
Intramural2022 – 2022
Arts
DC International School Multimedia Club
PhotographyVarsity Boys Soccer versus Latin, , Girls Varsity Basketball v. Idea, Boys Varsity Basketball v. Idea, Girls Varsity Basketball v. Latin, Girls Varsity Basketball v. Banneker, Varsity Flag Football v. Latin2022 – 2024American Youth Chorus
Music2015 – 2016- Music2015 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors — Gold Star Families Advocate2021 – Present
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Dr. Edward V. Chavez Athletic Memorial Scholarship
WinnerWhen I lost my father in 2014 at the age of six, it was an incredibly traumatic event that caused a series of twists and turns throughout my life. I was unable to express myself or get any pent up emotions out. Losing my dad affected me because I was suddenly thrust into this world of grief, with very little help. Six year olds aren't supposed to have their dads die. Because of the circumstances of my loss, I had very little help on my grief journey for a while.
Before he died, I used to watch the show 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic' with my parents. I told them I wanted to ride horses and to my surprise, they signed me up for a riding camp in the DC area. The camp was set to start in June, yet a cold February day turned an excited, happy, sweet little girl into a silent, reserved, and solitary child. When June rolled around, I was still hesitant to talk about my loss, and wanted to simply stay in my room, read, and sleep. I didn't want to experience anything new, or do anything out of my comfort zone.
My mom encouraged me to try the camp for a day and see how it felt. I decided to go, just to make my mom happy. I got to the stables, and was astounded by how much I felt I fit in in the equestrian community. I cried in the car on the way home because I didn't want to leave so badly.
I realized the connection I felt with the animals as I rode. Horseback riding is not about control of the horse. It's about partnership to achieve the goal of the rider. It's about the connection between the horse and rider. Whether you ride western or english, do dressage, hunter/jumping, cross country, rodeos, racing, or any other form of riding, it's about the connection. And while riding, I felt a connection I had never experienced before in my life. It sort of "filled a gap" in my heart that was created when my dad passed away.
Through the challenges of grief- anger, frustration, sadness, depression, guilt, confusion, lethargy, reflection, and so much more- I always find myself back at the barn and riding.
During the pandemic, I had an incredibly difficult time with my mental health- as most teens did- but it was augmented by the loss I had already experienced with my dad, and it caused a lot of feelings that were similar to my grief from when I was younger. My mom would take me to the barn nearly every day so I could ride, and take my mind off of the challenges I was facing, as well as allowing me to enjoy something I was passionate about.
In the future, I would love to become an equestrian athlete as well as an advocate for mental health. I want to open a barn or organization that aids people with mental health issues or similar issues where children, teens, adults, and seniors alike can come and ride. I found riding to be an incredible coping mechanism when my dad died, and I want to share that with others.