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Shamya Dougherty

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Bio

My life goal is to become a lawyer and use my voice to advocate for people who feel unheard, overlooked, or powerless. I am most passionate about justice, accountability, and creating change for those affected by instability, loss, and unfair systems—because I have lived those realities myself. Growing up without consistent support forced me to mature early, develop resilience, and learn how to persevere under pressure. Instead of allowing hardship to define me, I turned it into motivation to excel academically, strengthen my leadership skills, and remain disciplined in pursuing my goals. I am a great candidate because I bring determination, integrity, and purpose to everything I do. I do not take opportunities lightly, and I am committed to using my education not only to succeed personally, but to break cycles of hardship and serve my community with impact.

Education

Franklin Benjamin Hs

High School
2022 - 2026

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Law
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
    • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Law Practice

    • Dream career goals:

    • HR assistant

      Double tree hotel
      2024 – 2024
    • Internship

      Jackson rental homes
      2025 – 2025

    Sports

    Volleyball

    Junior Varsity
    2020 – 2020

    Awards

    • no

    Research

    • Law

      Just research for my future — Wanting to be a svu lawyer
      2024 – 2024

    Arts

    • Don’t remember

      Acting
      no
      2020 – 2020

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Entrepreneurship