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Sophia Santiago

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Art
  • Volunteering
  • Advocacy And Activism
  • National Honor Society (NHS)
  • Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • Health Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Social Justice
  • Fashion

Reading

  • Young Adult
  • Adult Fiction
  • Book Club
  • Classics
  • Contemporary
  • Anthropology
  • Social Issues

I read books daily.

Bio

I’m Sophia Santiago, a senior at Danbury High School, where I maintain a weighted GPA of 4.0 and actively lead within several academic and community organizations. I serve as President of The National Art Honor Society and am a dedicated member of the National Honor Society. Beyond academics, I’m passionate about creativity, service, and environmental awareness! Through roles such as founding a local initiative called Protect Danbury Hearts, contributing to my schools Green Committee, and completing over 90 hours of community service, I’ve learned the power of using leadership to create meaningful change. I approach every opportunity with purpose, teamwork, and compassion, and I’m committed to uplifting others through both art and community engagement. My goal is to continue growing as a leader who inspires positive impact wherever I go.

Education

Danbury High School

High School

2022 – 2026

GPA3.9 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Desired degree modality:
In-Person, Full-Time
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Extended Learning Program Mentor

    Education · Danbury Public Schools

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

  • Sales Associate

    Consumer Services · GAP

    Jan 2024 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Work experience:
2 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Healing Self and Community Scholarship
As I look at the world around me, people are constantly suffering in silence. No one should suffer because they cannot afford Healthcare. Countless individuals are left without support and left to struggle due to high costs and stereotypes. I am Sophia Santiago and my mission is to change that. ​ As an advocate in my community, I have established a local initiative called Protect Danbury Hearts. I've run fundraisers and volunteered hundreds of hours of my time to support those in need in my community. I want to go into the medical field and have a long-term goal of improving Mental Health Resources, especially for under-served communities. Expanding Affordable Health Care and being compassionate is something I'm most passionate about. Too often, people are constantly seeking help, but don't know where to go. I want to develop programs that will eliminate those barriers and offer low-cost screenings that provide care to the people who need it most. Oftentimes, the people struggling are the backbone of our community. My goal is not just to work in health care but to transform the stigmas within it by also emphasizing the importance of affordability. Mental health care should not be considered a privilege but instead recognized as a right. I want to take this all to the next level and build a world where healing is possible for all. Many people disappear quietly inside themselves. My life mission is to make sure they are found and heard before it is too late.
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