I am a senior at The Downtown School in Seattle, Washington. At school, I am involved with Peer Council, the Student Opportunities Board, Shakespeare Club, the Jewish Student Association, and Student Ambassadors. I am grateful to be a recipient of a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarship, which allowed me to study abroad in Morocco for six weeks. During that time, I lived with a host family, immersed myself in Moroccan culture, and improved my Arabic. My experience with NSLI-Y inspired me to pursue a career in political science and possibly diplomacy. In my free time, I enjoy biking, photography, spending time with friends and family, hiking in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and studying Spanish and Arabic. Additional credentials: - Certified in Teen Mental Health First Aid (2023) - First place, 2023 Civics Contest, District of Western Washington - Third place, 2023 Civics Contest overall - Union for Reform Judaism Teen Songleading Fellowship recipient (2021-2022)