TeenWorks Shaping Our Future Leaders

I wanted to take this opportunity to reach out to you before I head back to school. TeenWorks was so pivotal to my personal growth in high school, from the time that I made my own grant request to the subsequent time I spent on the board, that I would be remiss to not take every opportunity to show my gratitude. 

As an update:
I finished my freshman year at Pitt and I don't think I would be happier at any other school. Currently, I am planning to pursue a double major in psychology and economics, and I'd like to add three minors in chemistry, statistics, and theatre arts. So far I'm doing well academically - I finished last year with a 3.99 GPA (I got one pesky A- in a biology lab) and I plan to continue to challenge myself on my way to becoming a doctor. 

In terms of extracurriculars, I'm staying involved with EMS both on- and off-campus. I've also taken an interest in mentoring incoming students in academics and campus life. And of course, I take advantage of service opportunities as often as I can.

I'm telling you all of this because I wanted you to know the impact that TeenWorks continues to have on my education and life choices. Besides cultivating my leadership skills, TeenWorks taught me a different perspective that I will always be able to apply to my life, regardless of my career. The mission of embracing innovation and empowering a community to make strides towards positive change is one that I will carry with me always and use to help guide me in decisions that I make, both big and small.

In short, though I am excited to continue my journey, I have not forgotten the amazing people that helped me along the way. I hope that you and the TeenWorks Board realize that you will always be a part of my story.