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Cierra Holcomb

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Finalist

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Winner

Bio

I am a Junior at Defiance College. I want to become a lawyer to help give people the justice they need, get what is theirs, help children get adopted, etc. I worked at Subway from 2021-2023 and now I work as a legal assistant at a Law Firm in Auburn Indiana. I have cheered for my high school for the past four years and was the captain which taught me many life skills. I started out as the cheer captain of my college team which taught me great responsibility. I now help coach the college cheer team which is teaching me how to manage my time much better. I recently got married and I now have many bills to pay as well as attend school. I unfortunately have gathered lots of debt these past couple of years, so I am hoping to create less stress for myself.

Education

Defiance College

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • History
  • Minors:
    • Psychology, General

Eastside Junior-Senior High School

High School
2017 - 2023

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Psychology, General
    • Law
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Law Practice

    • Dream career goals:

    • Paralegal/Legal Asst.

      Hamilton Law, LLC
      2023 – Present2 years

    Sports

    Cheerleading

    Varsity
    2019 – Present6 years

    Awards

    • Captain

    Research

    • Religion/Religious Studies

      Defiance College McMasters — Individual Project/Researcher
      2024 – Present

    Arts

    • Eastside Theatre

      Theatre
      Alice and Wonderland, Peter Pan, Cinderella
      2017 – 2022

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      DeKalb Humane Shelter — Cleaning up after animals/playing with and making animals feel loved
      2018 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Kate's Kart — Volunteer at a fair
      2017 – 2017

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Advantech Intelligent Planet Scholarship
    Winner
    An intelligent planet, to me, is one where technology is used to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all. It is a world where data is harnessed to solve complex global challenges, where artificial intelligence is used to improve healthcare, education, and transportation, and where innovation is driven by a commitment to social and environmental responsibility. To enable this vision, I believe that we need to focus on three key areas: education, innovation, and collaboration. First, education is critical to creating an intelligent planet. We need to ensure that everyone has access to high-quality education, regardless of their background or location. This means investing in schools, universities, and vocational training programs, as well as promoting lifelong learning opportunities. It also means teaching critical thinking and digital literacy skills, so that people can navigate the complex world of technology and data. Second, innovation is essential to creating an intelligent planet. We need to support entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies that are developing new technologies and solutions to global challenges. This means providing funding, mentorship, and access to resources, as well as creating regulatory frameworks that encourage innovation while protecting people's privacy and security. Finally, collaboration is key to creating an intelligent planet. We need to work together across sectors and borders to share knowledge, resources, and best practices. This means building partnerships between governments, businesses, civil society organizations, and communities, as well as promoting open data and open innovation. In my own way, I would enable this vision by working to promote responsible technology use through my legal practice. I would work with clients to ensure that their use of technology is compliant with applicable laws and regulations and that it is socially and environmentally responsible. I would also work to educate clients and the public about the importance of responsible technology use, and the potential risks and benefits of new technologies. In addition, I would seek out opportunities to collaborate with others who share my vision of an intelligent planet. This could include joining a local community organization, attending conferences and events, or participating in policy discussions and advocacy campaigns. Another reason why I would work to enable the vision of an intelligent planet as a lawyer is by promoting digital literacy and education. In a world where technology is becoming increasingly pervasive, it is essential that people have the skills and knowledge they need to use it effectively and responsibly. As a lawyer, I would work to ensure that policies and regulations are in place to support digital literacy and education initiatives. Ultimately, creating an intelligent planet requires a collective effort from all of us. As a lawyer, I believe that I can play an important role in advocating for policies and regulations that promote responsible technology use, and in working with clients and the public to ensure that technology is used in a socially and environmentally responsible way.
    Cierra Holcomb Student Profile | Bold.org