Distinguished Young Women OF Texas At-Large


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Jessica Ji
Distinguished Young Woman of Sweetwater for 2024
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Emma Conrey
Distinguished Young Woman of Montgomery County for 2024
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Saylor Benetti
Distinguished Young Woman of Cinco Ranch for 2024
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Elizabeth Miri
Distinguished Young Woman of Cedar Park for 2024
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Brianna  Andrews
Distinguished Young Woman of Webb County for 2024
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Gabrielle Avila
Distinguished Young Woman of Nueces County for 2024
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Mekiah Nickerson
Distinguished Young Woman of Kaufman County for 2024
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Addison Doss
Distinguished Young Woman of Brazos Bay for 2024
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Corthney Onyewuenyi
Distinguished Young Woman of Richmond for 2024
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Zoë Fenley
Distinguished Young Woman of The Woodlands for 2024
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Grace Chu
Distinguished Young Woman of Bellaire for 2024
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Aislinn Navarro
Distinguished Young Woman of San Patricio County for 2024
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Sara Smith
Distinguished Young Woman of Dickinson for 2024
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Trisha Botcha
Distinguished Young Woman of Telfair for 2024
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Anusha Narway
Distinguished Young Woman of Dallas County for 2024
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Talia Hays-Perkins
Distinguished Young Woman of Round Rock for 2024
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Nishi Soni
Distinguished Young Woman of Collin County for 2024
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Kathleen Yu
Distinguished Young Woman of Katy for 2024
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Elisa Garcia
Distinguished Young Woman of League City for 2024
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Jayla Sumlin
Distinguished Young Woman of Williamson County for 2024
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Adrianna  Guse
Distinguished Young Woman of Friendswood for 2024
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Emma Wang
Distinguished Young Woman of First Colony for 2024
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Sarina Shah
Distinguished Young Woman of Houston for 2024
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Aishwaryaa Udeshi
Distinguished Young Woman of Sugar Land for 2024
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Sanjana Arulkumaran
Distinguished Young Woman of Murphy for 2024
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Shivani Patel
Distinguished Young Woman of Galveston County for 2024
Program Information

Spring Class of 2025 Program
Application Deadline
March 8th

Showcase Date:
May 19th, 2024 Live at 2 PM

Where:
https://youtu.be/SxUPmO8uFgg?feature=shared

Fall Class of 2025 Deadline Coming Soon!

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College scholarships are awarded at the state level and millions in college-granted scholarships are available nationally. The state representative will advance to the national program for the opportunity to compete for cash tuition scholarships. To participate, you must be in your junior of high school. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Texas At-Large

2025 Local Participants


These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Sweetwater

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Jessica Ji
From
Sugar Land

University Preference
Undecided

Career Goal
Physician-Scientist

Achievements:
AP Scholar with Distinction (2022, 2023)Science Olympiad National Tournament: Flight 2nd Place (2023) and 4th Place (2022)Science Olympiad Texas State Tournament: Bridge 2nd Place, Flight 2nd Place (2023)Science Olympiad Regional Tournament: Forensics 1st Place, Write It Do It 1st Place, Picture This 1st Place (2023)NCWIT Aspirations in Computing: Greater Houston Affiliate Winner (2023)Star of Anhui ScholarshipShowstopper Gulf Coast Finals, Solo: 3rd Place Folkloric, 5th Place Overall (2022)Hall of Fame Dance Challenge Regional, Solo: 2nd Place (2022)Houston Music Teachers Association Baroque Festival: Winner (2022)Houston Music Teachers Association Annual Competition: 2nd Division (2021, 2022, 2023)

Activites:
Junior Engineering Technical Society (Logistics Coordinator): Science Olympiad, 2020-PresentGirls in Computing/Girls Who Code (Cybersecurity Lead), 2020-PresentPhysics Club (Tutoring/Review Coordinator), 2022-Present2023 Welch Summer Scholar - Chemistry Research at Texas Tech UniversityMentor for Science Olympiad and AP Physics 1, AP Physics CComputer Science Projects and Independent Study (Java Sudoku game, traffic sign classification model)Science National Honor Society, 2022-PresentChinese National Honor Society, 2023-PresentBadminton Club, 2022-PresentClements K-pop Club, 2023

Additional:
Houston Food Bank - Inspect, sort, and repackage donated food items for community distributionSugar Land City Volunteer - Assist with city-sponsored events (Fourth of July Celebration)Perform dance at Lunar New Year festivals, social events, and nursing homesTeaching Volunteer at Hua Xia Chinese School - Independently created guided notes/assignments and taught English and History lessons to middle school studentsEngage with nursing home residents through puzzle activites

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Montgomery County

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Emma Conrey
From
Magnolia

University Preference
The University of Texas at Austin

Career Goal
Research in Chemistry

Achievements:
AP Scholars Award (11th)First Chair Honor Choir (10th)

Activites:
Varsity Cheerleading (11th-12th)School Chapel Worship Team (vocals and guitar) (11th-12th)Science Quiz Bowl Team (11th-12th)Chemistry Internship (12th)

Additional:
Middle School Science Quiz Bowl Coach (12th)

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Cinco Ranch

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Saylor Benetti
From
Katy

University Preference
Yale University

Career Goal
US Senator

Achievements:
AP Scholar with HonorsMiss Panther Representative (an honorary title for collecting the most donations in high school for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society)National French Honors Society1 out of approx. 900 students elected as class officer (secretary)Scored in top 1% of AP Research submissions (international)2x U.S. National Individual Events Tournament of Champions Informative Speaking Qualifier Excellence Degree NSDADistrict Champion Informative Speaking (2022)AP Capstone DiplomaAP Scholar with Distinction

Activites:
Speech and Debate (captain) (co-founder at previous school)Lil' Leaders (founder) (educational program for public speaking)National Honors Society (Prepared presentation on Empathy in Leadership for approx. 200 members)Close-Up Foundation (civic affairs program in Washington D.C.)Uts Hagen's HB Studio (virtual improv class participant)Women in Congress (conducted independent research accepted for publication in the Journal of Student Research)Future Business Leaders of AmericaTutor (provided after school classes at Kumon)

Additional:
Volunteer at the Ballard House (a temporary housing centers for those receiving medical treatments)School Counselors' Assistant (offer tours and 1:1 guidance to new students)New Students Group at Cinco Ranch High School (organized tour and weekly presentations for approx. 250 new students over the past 3 years)

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Cedar Park

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Elizabeth Miri
From

University Preference
Harvard (Admitted to Class of 2028)

Career Goal
International Development

Achievements:

Activites:

Additional:

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Webb County

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Brianna  Andrews
From
Laredo

University Preference
St. Mary's University

Career Goal
Physician Assistant

Achievements:
National Honor's Society - 2023Rotary Youth Leadership Award- 2023 Laredo College Dean's List - Fall/Spring 2022Vice President for The National Society of Leadership and Success Organization which inducts exceptional and bright students Little Miss Mexico Galaxy- 1st runner up at Galaxy International Pageant 2016ScholarSHPE Scholarship Winner (2023) This scholarship was established to recognize Hispanic scholars with relentless resolve to pursue their dream of a better future. The SHPE scholarship program received a record breaking 1,400 applications this cycle. This cycle was one of their most competitive to date. Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards Scholarship Winner (2023) The Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories.National Leadership Society Leadership Training CertificateSociety of Martha Washington Patriot Scholarship Winner (2023)American Medical Student Association - AMSA is an independent, global association that exists to support, inform and inspire tomorrow’s health care students, all while promoting activism and inclusivity in healthcare.

Activites:
Volunteering EntrepreneurialSelling Eco- friendly products Advocate for Laredo Cancer Society cancer patients Pageantry Track and FieldMentoring fellow Pre-PA students

Additional:
285 hours- TAMIU G.I.V.E.S524 hours- Laredo Cancer Society520 hours- RGISC Laredo Climate Cohort244 hours - Mexico Belleza Latina 40 hours - Hosting my own 3 community lake clean ups

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Nueces County

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Gabrielle Avila
From
Corpus Christi

University Preference
Rice University

Career Goal

Achievements:
National Honor SocietyNational Science Honor SocietyMu Alpha ThetaSociedad Honoraria HispánicaCollegeBoard National Hispanic Recognition ProgramAP ScholarInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate

Activites:
Student Council PresidentPianoMarching and Symphonic Band (Flute)TASC District 10 ParliamentarianVaristy Diving

Additional:
CHRISTUS Spohn HospitalSouth Texas Botanical Garden

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Kaufman County

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Mekiah Nickerson
From
Forney

University Preference
University of Southern California

Career Goal
Human Resource Management

Achievements:
Dallas ISD Scholar Award 21-22, 22-23National African American Honor AwardSkyline Unity AwardHomecoming Princess 2020

Activites:
Dance Team- SilhouettesFloral Design Program StudentYouth Group LeaderDrama Club MemberDECA PresidentAVID StudentAll-City DancerFuture Farmers of America Member

Additional:
Junior Achievement- TeacherBlood Drive- ParticipantPack Shack- ParticipantVolunteer Dance Teacher Assistant

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Brazos Bay

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Addison Doss
From
Richmond

University Preference
Trinity University

Career Goal
Physical Therapist, Global Leadership/Business, Medical school

Achievements:
Ranked 5th in her graduating class (Top 10%)Chosen to participate in the StartHER NextGen WBENC Hard Worker Award (Cheerleading 2021)Positive Character Award (Cheerleading 2020)

Activites:
Pole Vault/Track (PR 11ft)Sailing (16ft Hobbie Catemeran)Scuba diving (Advanced open water certified, working on Rescue Diver and Divemaster Certification)Cheerleading (2020-2023, Cheer captain 2021-2022)Public Speaking (Competes for her school at the TAPPS State Championships)Singing/Leading Worship (Leader for her schools Monday night worship)Surfing (5 years, has surfed in over 4 countries and 2 states)Volunteering (Neary's Promise, Reverb)Embroidery (Self owned business)Acting (preformed on Broadway in Arts for Autism, was in 1 movie)

Additional:
Neary's Promise (A life center for families in Fort Bend county, people of all ages lead successful lives)Family Promise (Provided food and fellowship for homeless families in the community)Chick-Fil-La Leadership (Worked with school faculty to organize book drives, and sponsor kind acts for teachers)Downtown Ministry with William Furgeson (Served the homless community of downtown Houston providing clothes, toiletries, and food) Reverb (Served children at a local school by packing lunches and Thanksgiving meals, as well as a Trunk or Treat during Halloween)

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Richmond

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Corthney Onyewuenyi
From
Richmond

University Preference
University of Texas at Dallas

Career Goal
Biomedical Engineer

Achievements:
Waller Classic 2022- Silver Bracket Soccer ChampionsKEY Club International Global Leadership Certificate

Activites:
Fulshear High School Girls Varsity SoccerKiwanis Empowering Youth ClubHealth Occupations Students of AmericaInternational ClubAfrican Student Association4:12 Youth MinistryYouth in Philanthropy

Additional:
LCISD Summer ConnectGirls Who CodeGifted and Talented Camp InventionKeep Simonton BeautifulMD Anderson Blood Drive

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of The Woodlands

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Zoë Fenley
From
The Woodlands

University Preference
Undecided

Career Goal
Undecided

Achievements:
Swords of Success - High School administrated awardStudents Achieve Excellence AwardAP Scholar with DistinctionSocial Officer - Spirit Chair (High school)Dance Line Officer - Lieutenant (Junior High)Certified Trainer at Raising CanesThespian Award - Theater Musical 2023Most Technically Destructive - Theater Musical 2023Best Newcomer - Theater Musical 2023The Fashionista Award - Drill Team 2022

Activites:
Dance/Drill Team - Where I am Spirit ChairMusical TheaterGirl ScoutsNational Honors SocietyRaising Canes employeeChurchOrchestraAmbassadorInteractStudent Council

Additional:
Hurricane Harvey emergency responseHand Me Up ShopSeveral Children's Fairs Face PainterAmerican Heart Association Mascot - Heart WalkBlankets for Texas Children's Hospital

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Bellaire

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Grace Chu
From
Bellaire

University Preference
University of Houston

Career Goal
Primary Care Physician

Achievements:
BSA Eagle Scout: conducted Eagle project with 200+ hrs, earned 21 merit badges and 6 prior ranksHouston Premedical Academy: conditional acceptance into Baylor College of Medicine’s medical schoolPrincipal’s Junior Student of the Year: chosen by all school staff for academic merit and characterPrincipal’s Leadership Recognition: for implementing free period pad drawers in all the school’s female restroomsPerfect Score on AP Seminar: 1 of the 0.07% of students globally to earn all possible pointsRecognition for Excellence in AP Biology: for academic merit and tutoring peers Dance of Asian America Cultural Ambassador Scholarship: recognition for community performancesAP Scholar with Distinction AwardCommended National Merit ScholarCast as Clara for Dance of Asian America Nutcracker Production

Activites:
Boy Scouts of America: taught outdoor skills, held leadership, volunteeredDance of Asian America Academy: weekly 10 hr dance rehearsals and trainingStudent Council (President): coordinated diversity and SEL school-wide eventsChinese Club (President): taught Chinese language and dance to studentsScribe for Nurture Pediatrics: took patient histories and presented chartsNational Youth Leadership Training Staff: trained Scouts in leadership rolesFormosa Cultural Ambassador: shared Taiwan culture, met local Taiwanese leadersBible Study Leader: facilitated youth group discussions on scriptureHISD Central Division Student Advisory Team: advocated for student concerns/initiativesBook Buddies: trained teens to read to low literacy children, read to youth

Additional:
Houston Zoo Teen Naturalist (200+ hrs): educate zoo guests and youth on conservationDance of Asian America (500+ hrs): 10+ annual free performances; ft by Houston mayor, Fox26Lunar New Year Volunteer Coordinator (50 hrs): recruited and organized student volunteers for a community eventNYLT Assistant Senior Patrol Leader of Service (50 hrs): filled waters; cleaned bathrooms and camp facilitiesStudent Council Student Voice Committee (100 hrs): led COVID-19 vaccine drives and menstrual product drives

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of San Patricio County

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Aislinn Navarro
From
Portland

University Preference
Baylor University

Career Goal
Biology/Medicine

Achievements:
President of Student CouncilPresident of Interact ClubNHS Special Olympics Committee Head Team Spirit Award, 4th Cell Biology Science OlympiadSilver FCSA in FCCLA Creed Mission and PurposeVice President of FCCLA1st Biology, 2nd Science UIL Invitationals1st Poetry, 8th Prose Texas Forensic AssociationPublic Relations Officer SNHS and FCCLA 2019 Microsoft Office Specialist- Associate

Activites:
Student Council InteractNational Honor Society: Special Olympics CommitteeScience National Honor SocietyHealth Occupation Students of AmericaFamily Community Career Leaders of AmericaPortland Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Class 1Competitive DanceMath ClubWomen's Club

Additional:
Special Olympics EventsElementary Science FairsAdopt-a-Beach

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Dickinson

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Sara Smith
From
dickinson

University Preference
University Of Texas @ Austin

Career Goal
Biomedical Engineer

Achievements:
National Honor SocietyNational Technical Honor Society-PresidentNational Science Honor SocietyNational English Honor SocietyMu Alpha ThetaGirls StateNational Student Leadership ConferenceNational Social Studies Honor Society

Activites:
Student Council - As President of student council, I have logged over 600 community service hours, lead meetings and executed over 50 events to help students connect to build a better school community.Class Officer-As Class President, I executed fundraisers and organized class activities such as prom, senior sunrise and other events before graduation.Dickinson Youth Action Council- The Dickinson Youth Action Council (DYAC) is a youth-led council that works to improve the community. As Chair of the Volunteerism and Programs subcommittee I lead projects that push for programs in our city and encourage volunteering. Last year my committee created the "Summer to Serve" event which was the first annual youth-targeted event the city had ever held. We had over 15 local volunteer booths and over 200 student participated in the event. Currently we are working on an ambassador program to encourage Jr High students to get involved in city government. DecaUil Math- I motivated a group of mathletes in competition with other schools across our state, and help teach math concepts and test taking strategies.Uil Social Studies

Additional:
Volunteer Cheer Coach

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Telfair

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Trisha Botcha
From
Sugar Land

University Preference
University of Southern California

Career Goal
Entrepreneur

Achievements:
DECA ICDC FinalistNAM (National American Miss) State FinalistNCWIT Aspirations in Computing Regional WinnerFBISD Youth of the MonthAll A Honor Roll (9th - 12th)Karate (KickStart) Gold MedalistClements Student of the MonthBharatanatyam (Dance) ArangetramJag of the Year (8th)Jag of the Year (7th)

Activites:
DECA (Texas State Officer)UNICEF USA (Youth Representative)Girls in Computing (Outreach Coordinator)Technovation (Ambassador)Mayors Youth Advisory CouncilNational Honor Society (Vice President)National English Honor Society (Vice President)Clements UNICEF (Vice President)Houston Helping Hands (Executive Board Member)Clements Investors (President)

Additional:
Youth in Philanthropy University Branch Library Youth VolunteerGigi's PlayhouseHouston Helping HandsHouston Food Bank

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Dallas County

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Anusha Narway
From
Irving

University Preference
BS/MD Programs, Georgetown University, UT Austin

Career Goal
Physician-Policymaker; Providing treatment with Doctors Without Borders and lobbying public health legislation for global health equity.

Achievements:
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Regional Finalist: Top 250 of 1,514 semifinalists of 103,000+ seniors for leadership, service, and academicsYMCA Conference on National Affairs (CONA) Outstanding Statesman: Top 20 of 600+ for excellence in debateHOSA International Leadership Conference Excellence Award; Health Career Display Top 10 FinalistMarco Polo Foundation Miss Teen Global Glamour 1st Place Winner: Won "Best in Interview" and "Most Service and Dedication"Coppell ISD Board of Trustees Award for Academic and Club AchievementYMCA Youth and Government - State Affairs Forum “Distinguished Delegate” (1 of ~10); “Outstanding Proposal” (1 of ~8); and “Outstanding Club Leader” at State Conference in '22 and '23Gold President's Volunteer Service Award (100+ service hours) and Gold Barbara James Service Award (250+ medical-related service hours)HOSA - Healthcare Issues Exam State Finalist; 2nd place Parliamentary Procedure at Area 3 Conference, 7th Place at State Conference; 3rd place Biomedical Debate at Area 3 Conference, 9th place at State ConferenceThe Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Violin Grades 1-5 Certification of Graded Examination in Music Performance passed with Distinction and Music Theory Grades 1-5 examination passed with Distinction Dandiya-Raas 2021: “Best Dancer” - Awarded by Raveena Tandon (Bollywood Actress)

Activites:
Co-Founder and Executive Director of Care Beyond Barriers: a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering underprivileged people and survivors of domestic violence by promoting positive health and hygiene. Launched free vaccinations and health screenings for vision, hearing, memory and scoliosis. Raised $1.9k to prepare >400 care packages for homeless & domestic abuse shelters.YMCA Youth and Government, District 5 State Affairs Forum Chair (12), Founder and Club President (10, 11, 12) Founded 1st YG chapter at Coppell. Increased membership by 477% (76 delegates). Led team to become state’s Premier Delegation in '22, '23. Nominated "Outstanding Club Leader" by state.HOSA - Future Health Professionals, Competition Committee Chair (12), Vice-President (11), Parliamentarian (10), President (9) Insatiably thirsty vampire: organized 3 blood drives donating ~500 pints. Piloted Bigs and Littles competitive event mentorship program. Enforced Parliamentary Procedure from Robert’s Rules of Order at meetings.Genome Editing Researcher, Academic Mentorship with Dr. Yiran Li, Ph.D. Post-Doc @ MA Eye & Ear, Harvard Medical School: Investigated advances in hemophilia gene therapy with CRISPR, authoring 20-page paper. Developed experiments measuring epigenetic effects of parabens.Microbiology Researcher & Lab Tech Assistant at UT Austin HSRA: worked with Dr. Dennis Mishler in Microbe Hackers Stream (Synthetic Biology). Advanced Caffeinated E. coli Education Kit to increase bioassay exposure for schools without accessible equipment. Integrated biotech lab techniques such as micropipetting, making LB, Agar, M9CG media, overnight cultures, streaking plates, PCR, western blot, and gel electrophoresis.Created a research poster using experimental data to present at the UT HSRA annual poster session.Spokeswoman and Miss Teen Global Glamour 2023-2025 for Marco Polo World Foundation: Delivered grant request speech to Dallas City Council & Mayor. MC'ed cultural event hosting 10K people @ AAPI Heritage Month parade, Dragon Boat Festival, City of Dallas Police Health Fair, Helping Hands Global Foundation Gala, and State Fair Parade.Cracked best dad jokes.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Public Health Academy Teen Newsletter Editor and 2024 OSC Counselor: 1 of 35 selected nationally to study public health interventions, global health, infectious disease, school wellness programs, mental health, outbreaks, lab technology, disease surveillance, epidemiology, and public health law. Interviewed CDC professionals. Designed a case study to publish in Teen Newsletter about harmful parabens in makeup.UT Southwestern Medical Center Inspiring Careers in Mental Health Internship under Dr. Joseph Guillory, VP of NAMI: Furthered public health outreach projects for NAMI, combatting health disparities and focusing on promoting equity for minority & LGBTQ transitional-age youth. Organized and spearheaded youth group and aided in launch of NAMI Teen & Young Adult (T&YA) HelpLine.CEO and Founder of SheGLAM by Anusha: Makeup Artist & Skincare Consulting: Consulted with clients to discuss their makeup needs, desi-skincare concerns, and preferences. Understanding skin type, style, and any special requests or requirements. Specialized in “full glam” look for occasions such as prom, weddings, photo shoots, fashion shows, or special events. Website URL: sheglambyanusha.squarespace.comNews Anchor at Irving Community Television Network (ICTN): Anchored for About Towne at city events like the annual Holiday Extravaganza and Irving Art Center showcase. Interviewed the Mayor of Irving and other residents.One Act Play Actor and Assistant Director: Performed and directed a 15-20 minute play of choice. Gained acting experience and a chance to showcase speaking skills and talents. Taught kids in the community how to be expressive. Won 1st place at 55th Annual One Act Play Competition and 51st Annual One Act Play Competition.Solo Violinist at 3M’s Academy of Music: Internationally certified by The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) with distinction in violin performance grades 1-5 (out of 8) and music theory exam grades 1-5 (out of 8). Performed for crowds of up to 3K people at holiday recitals and religious/cultural events.

Additional:
Mission Arlington Bob Mann Medical Clinic: providing quality health care at no cost to low-income, multi-housing communities and residents of Arlington, the Tarrant County portion of Grand Prairie.Triaged >100 patients per day from up to 9-month long waitlist. Took 7 unique vital signs. Developed Spanish proficiency, serving a diverse community.Founder and Student Lead of Keep CHS Beautiful: Encouraging students to dispose of their trash responsibly. Empowered volunteers to help maintain a clean environment by equipping them with trash pickers. Submitted detailed grant request and received approval from Coppell Education Foundation | Give For Grants for $1,399.00 towards purchasing trash cans and trash-picking tools.Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth: Volunteered in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Extubated patients as they woke up. Developed implementation strategies for the annual Community Health Needs Assessment. Ran the hospitality cart with toiletry products to patient rooms.Scottish Rite for Children Hospital: Produced a fundraising video for the hospital's social media platforms, promoting the Legacy Scholarship Program for former patients, raising ~5k.Perot Museum of Nature and Science: Lead STEM summer camps for the 1st grade age group. Planned lessons for different science themes and topics. Became a master at playing tag. Educated visitors in Museum exhibit halls and traveling exhibitions.

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Round Rock

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Talia Hays-Perkins
From
Round Rock

University Preference
Tulane University

Career Goal
Corporate Lawyer

Achievements:
4.0 GPA 2020 and 2021 and 2022 DECA District Winner Most Outstanding Sudent 2021

Activites:
DECAFBLAHOSA

Additional:
Donate clothes and is starting to set up mini "Thrift shop" for next year HOSA.Participated in "Beautify the school" to plant and beautify our campus.Volunteered for HOSA at children hospitals, schools, and blood drives, etc.Volunteered for Round Rock art center for various holiday events and donation drives

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Collin County

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Nishi Soni
From
Frisco

University Preference
Harvard University

Career Goal
Geriatric Oncologist Specializing in Neuroendocrine-Type Cancers and Therapeutic Oncology Research

Achievements:
(1) Priddy Award from Southwestern Medical Foundation (Research fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center for one future Nobel Laureate out of 310 competitors at the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair)(2) National Gold Key at the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for ‘The Broken Cure’ (Received by 0.67% of 300K+ participants, recognition event at Carnegie Hall)(3) Eye on the Future Award from the National Institutes of Health and the National Eye Institute for ‘Eyeris’ (Eyeris is a prototype capable of detecting diabetic retinopathy through the eye by utilizing fundus photography, recognition event at the NIH Headquarters in Bethesda)(4) 4th Place out of 6,450+ at the HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference for ‘Iris’ (Iris is a device utilizing machine learning and retinal vasculature to detect early-onset cardiovascular disease, 1st at Regionals, 2nd at State)(5) 2nd Place at Federation of Gujarati Associations of North American National Dance Competition (6) 2nd Place and Scholarship for ‘Iris’ from The Cooper Institute at the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair(7) 3rd Place in Forensic Science at HOSA-Future Health Professionals Regional and State Conferences, Top 20 at HOSA International Leadership Conference(8) 2x Top Score at Visual Art and Scholastic Event (VASE)–Top 10% of 35K+ submissions (9) Perfect Score on AP Research Exam (1.26% of exam takers globally). Paper—A Systematic Review: Evaluating Intermittent Fasting Variants’ Effect on the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease Relative to Cognitive Function(10) Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award (~950 volunteer hours)

Activites:
(1) Intern at UT Southwestern Medical Center (STARS Summer Research Program). Selected as one of 53 seniors out of 900+ applicants for a 8-week paid Texas-wide medical research program. Conducted wet-lab research alongside Dr. Minna (M.D., Ph.D.) and Dr. Kenneth Huffman (Ph.D.) to ‘Explore the Role of Chemokine Receptor CXCR4 Pathway Components in Small Cell Lung Cancer.’ Delivered research at multiple Hamon Center conferences and attended weekly research lectures and labs. Published author in Nature (projected late 2024).(2) President and Founder of PrePAIR Mentors (registered non-profit, prepairmentors.org)—PrePAIR Mentors impacts the lives of hundreds of students across the globe through STEM mentoring programs, mentor workshops, international philanthropy, and community engagement for low-income and special-education schools alongside five chapters, 50+ student mentors, 250+ student mentees, and 350+ general members. Founded and manage a full-year tri-weekly STEM Mentoring Program, driving three winners to TX State Science Fair. Spearheading Deputy Mayor of Frisco, Angelia Pelham’s 2024 Campaign with PrePAIR Mentors interns and students. Invited to host an education booth at Regeneron Science Fair and speak at She Job’s Women in Workplace Event. Recruit mentors with 15 officers, fundraised 600+ school supplies, and donated to 300+ children abroad. Community Contributions Award for PrePAIR Mentors from Frisco Independent School District (Received by one student out of ~2,600).(3) Scientific Medical Research/Prototype Developer. Engineer and conducted yearly research in scientific fields: Translational Medicine, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, and Cellular and Molecular Biology. Yearly competitor and award winner in 2019, 2020, and 2023. One of my projects included designing ‘Iris’, a prototype that utilizes machine learning algorithms to detect cardiovascular disease risk factors through smart-phone based fundus photography (numerous recognitions received).(4) Harvard University—Selected for an intensive cancer research program led by Dr. Nahel Perrot at Harvard University. Explored small cell lung cancer (SCLC) diagnosis and epidermal growth factor receptor inhibition through panitumumab and CRISPR-Cas9. Active role as a Harvard alum, contributing to International Women’s Day and Harvard Summer School features.(5) Professional Dancer and Senior Troupe Competitor at Arya Dance Academy—Over 14+ years of dance experience in hip-hop, contemporary, Bollywood, and lyrical forms. Perform commissioned events for charity galas, concerts, and celebrities (e.g., The Entertainer’s Tour; production as a Netflix show).(6) President of National Honor Society—Leading the largest organization at Centennial High School with 450+ members and 15 officers, introduced senior events, direct large-scale community projects, oversee Service, Compliance, Media departments, deliver school speeches.(7) President of HOSA-Future Health Professionals—Leading the second largest organization at Centennial High School with 400+ members and 10 officers, established the first mentor program, restructuring admin communication, competition season, fundraisers, blood drives, and guest speakers.(8) Co-President of National Art Honor Society—Spearhead Centennial High School executives to expand art initiatives on campus (e.g., painted the school’s inaugural mural).(9) 12th Grade Representative on Parent Teacher Student Association—Elected, representing a class of 478, coordinate Reflections Art Competition and seniors events and scholarships.(10) Intern at the Legacy Senior Communities—Patient Memory Support and Healthcare. Facilitate cognitive exercise sessions for long-term patients with neurodegeneration. Organized and led activities for senior residents in Independent/Assisted Living and Memory Support, implementing an ongoing long-term weekly program to foster creative, cognitive expression (250+ hours).

Additional:
(1) Caregiver and Counselor at Camp CAMP—Children’s Association for Maximum Potential. Paired with campers who exhibit cerebral palsy (2022) and Down’s syndrome (2023) for ∼two weeks each. Monitored camper’s sleeping and feeding schedule, performed hygienic routines, assisted doctors with G-tube and medications, spent 24 hours a day with paired campers in outdoor and indoor activities for 270+ hours.(2) Vice President of Public Relations and Co-Founder of CITA (registered non-profit, citaimpact.org)—Community Impact Through Arts empowers those in senior homes and homeless shelters through art-based activities that foster creative expression. I consolidate the progress of 11 chapters across Frisco and Plano ISD with 300+ members and lead community events weekly (e.g., neurocognitive lessons, fairs, art shows). Community Partner Award for CITA from The Legacy Senior Communities.(3) Junior Board Lead at Arya Dance Academy—Organize recitals and fundraisers as board lead and technically train junior level dancers. Also helped raise over $200K at the 2020 Arya Annual Charity Gala in partnership with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.(4) NICU Hospital Volunteer at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center—Assist patients, nurses, and families in the department, design personalized name tags for premature patients(5) Academic Teaching Assistant for AP Art History—Selected to lead AP Art History. Lead review sessions, weekly lesson recaps, individually mentor ~100 students.

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Katy

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Kathleen Yu
From
Katy

University Preference
Undecided

Career Goal
Analytics, Business, Technology

Achievements:
Nationals 2nd place, FBLA Data Analysis Competitive EventNationals 5th place, FBLA E-business Competitive Event2x Leadership Honor Award, given to 0.5% of studentsLegacy Honor Award, given to 0.5% of studentsPresident's Volunteer Service Award – 400+ hrs.Nationals 4th place Soloist and Miss Starbound 1st Runner-Up at Starbound Talent CompetitionScholastic Art & Writing Awards Honorable Mention in PoetryNational Merit Semifinalist; AP Scholar with Distinction

Activites:
State President, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) (2020-present)"Data Literacy for Kids" – Children's Book (2023-present)Founder, Feeding Creativity 501(c)(3) nonprofit: cultivating creativity and promoting tech for social good (2022-present)Business Owner, Braelynn & Co. (www.braelynnandco.com) (2020-present)Competitive Dance, Dance Teacher, Commercial Dancewear Model (2017-present)Team Leader/Teacher, 'Explearn': after-school K–5 STEM program; Math Tutor, Mu Alpha Theta (2023-present)Founder/President, The Miracle Project: spreading positivity & gratitude into the community through the arts (2022-present)Founder, Mindful Fitness Outreach: leads physical/mental wellness exercises to students & teachers; Simply Teen Podcast Host: self-confidence, stress mgmt. (2022-present)

Additional:
Feeding Creativity 501(c)(3): hosts STEMxArts workshops around communityMath Tutor (Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-calculus) at schoolMusic of Harmony: plays piano for senior citizensThe Miracle Project: hand-Donated 1050+ handmade cards/blankets to hospitals, senior citizens, firefighters, teachersHouston Food Bank Volunteer

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of League City

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Elisa Garcia
From
League City

University Preference
Sam Houston State University

Career Goal
Computer Scientist

Achievements:
Black Belt

Activites:
KarateBandPiano

Additional:
Helped with middle school Stars and Stripes summer band campHelped with Vacation Bible School at my church

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Williamson County

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Jayla Sumlin
From
Round Rock

University Preference
Emerson College, Hofstra University

Career Goal
Musical theater performer, author, esthetician

Achievements:
Texas Private School Music Educators Association All-State Choir National Honor Society Secretary National Speech and Debate Tournament QualifyerNational Spanish Honor Society President Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Choir ChampionPresident’s Award For Educational AchievementTexas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Speech and Debate and Academic Champion TeamNational Speech and Debate Tournament OctofinalistRound Rock Christian Academy Dance Team Co-Captain

Activites:
Round Rock Christian Academy Cheer Team-3 yrs Round Rock Christian Academy High Call Choir Vice President-2 yrs International Public Health Intern-2 yrsMusical Theater-13 yrsNational Honor Society Secretary-1 yrNon-profit (Ladders for Leaders) Intern- 3 yrsRound Rock Christian Academy Speech and Debate Team Captain-2 yrsRound Rock Christian Academy Dance Team-4 yrs

Additional:
Grading papers for teachers at my school-2 hrsInternational Public Health workshop planning-90 hrsRunning booths at school events- 4 hrsServing at local food bank-13 hrsVolunteering at Saffron Trust-20 hrs

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Friendswood

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Adrianna  Guse
From
Friendswood

University Preference
Texas A&M University

Career Goal
Nursing

Achievements:
In my freshman year geometry class, we were assigned a group project to design our school's new gym and theater layout. My group's project won and was selected to present our designs to the school board. We were awarded with the Best Design and Overall Best Project. They used pieces of our project in the new designs which are currently under construction at my high school. Girl’s Track Gold Medalist 4x100 relay Girl’s Track Silver Medalist 4/200 relay

Activites:
Throughout my week, I stay very busy between school, Young Life, dance, and volunteering. On the weekends I work at H-E-B and volunteer at my church. During any spare time between all those activities, I love to take long walks with Cody, my 11 year old dog.

Additional:
Solana Stables (volunteer side walker and horse caretaker) Young Life (senior leader) Clear Creek Community Church (nursery volunteer) Texas Children’s Hospital, Trauma Nurse Training (volunteer “pretend” patient for extensive emergency training sessions)

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of First Colony

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Emma Wang
From
Sugar Land

University Preference
UT Austin/USC

Career Goal
Marketing/Psychology

Achievements:
2024 National Merit Semifinalist PSAT: 1510/1520 (pending finalist status)2022, 2023 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Orchestra Member2020-2023 TMEA All-Region and All Area Orchestra2021, 2022 Houston Regional Japanese Language Speech Contest, First Place, Second Place, State Finalist2022, 2023 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards- Poetry, Gold Key, Silver Key2011-2023 National Federation of Music Clubs- Piano Performance 3x Gold Cup Recipient, received highest rating 11 consecutive yearsTest of Chinese as a Foreign Language Exam (TOCFL)- B2 Level2021 Winner of $100 for Young Investors Society’s Dollar-A-Day Challenge2021 Speaker representative for International Leadership Foundation Conference, spoke alongside Former Secretary of Labor about civic engagement

Activites:
Clements High School Orchestra, Prefect/Officer, Chamber Strings (top orchestra) Member, concertmaster/soloist in Chamber Strings Orchestra for String Orchestra UIL, Qualified for All-State, All-Area, and All-Region orchestrasJapanese National Honor Society & Japanese/Yosakoi Club- Vice President & Member, organized Japanese language peer-tutoring program and volunteer opportunities at used-book fair, performed Traditional Japanese Yosakoi Dance at annual benefit concert and International FestivalDECA Member/Competitor- Participated in Stock Market Game, placed in top 10%; participated in Virtual Business Challenge; awarded $100 for Young Investors Society’s Dollar-A-Day Challenge YouTube Content Creator- Filmed videos sharing life as student in America and language learning content, 30,000+ total views and 550,000+ impressionsJapan America Society of America Seishun 18 Communications Leader- Interviewed CEO of Yokogawa Co. and published interview report on JASH website; led video project on Japan culture in Houston, 5000+ viewsInternational Leadership Foundation, Youth Leadership Academy member, Speaker Representative- Attended public policy & civic engagement seminars from AAPI founders, discussed public discourse; selected to speak at ILF conference alongside Former Secretary of TransportationLingoLink Project (name pending)-Founder/Director, Created a free website connecting language learners to isolated native speaker seniors, expanding current reach of project to student learners and retirement homes.Freelance Translator- Translated documents and menus from Chinese to English, captured nuances, idioms, and cultural references; ensured accurate and contextually relevant translations

Additional:
DoReMi Project- Volunteer tutor for violin and piano, Social Media CoordinatorVolunteer Elementary School Tutor at HuaXia Chinese School- Tutored elementary school students in reading, math, and science; helped grade papers and homeworkRotary Interact Club Member/Volunteer- Volunteered at various organizations, including Symphonies for Seniors, Arc of Fort Bend, Santa’s Exchange/Toys For TotsFormosa Association of Student Cultural Ambassadors (FASCA) Volunteer- performed Aboriginal Taiwanese dance at Thanksgiving Parade, Volunteered at Tzu Chi Foundation Houston to sort and distribute produce for community welfare initiativesTED Talk Volunteer Translator- Translated TED videos including "Innovative Solutions for Elderly Care" from English to Chinese

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Houston

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Sarina Shah
From
Houston

University Preference
UT Austin, UNC Chapel Hill, Emory

Career Goal
Physician and/or Entreprenuer

Achievements:
4 year Superintendent Scholar Superior Awards in Solo Contest Competition in DECA and HOSA Nominee for Texas Girls State TMEA All Region Choir 2022-2024

Activites:
Choir Member & OfficerClass PresidentSouth Asian ClubCompetitive SingingDECAHOSAIndian Culture Center of Clear Lake Youth PresidentMedical MentorshipPharmacy TechnicianSangeet (Classical Indian Singing)Student CouncilWestern/Classical Singing (7 years)

Additional:
Donating food to the school warehouseServing the Indian community through ICCLSpending time and interacting with special needs studentsVolunteering at the Houston Food Bank through Honor Societies

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Sugar Land

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Aishwaryaa Udeshi
From
Sugar Land

University Preference
UT Austin, Texas A&M

Career Goal
Computational psychiatry professor and researcher

Achievements:
AIME Qualifier (~top 2.5% of AMC 10 test-takers) NCWIT National Honorable Mention (top ~10% of applicants nationwide)Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist (top ~1.45% of applicants nationwide)Coolidge Senator (top ~2.4% of applicants nationwide)Girl Scouts of the USA Gold AwardRise For the World Finalist (top ~3.8% of applicants worldwide)Poetry Out Loud State Finalist (Top 5)Texas Science and Engineering Fair FinalistCodeLaunch FinalistNational Merit Semifinalist

Activites:
MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science programMicrosoft Council for Digital Good- 13 teens chosen nationwide to research and advise on digital safety policies for youthMayor's Youth Advisory Council of Sugar Land Project LeadArrhythmia detection research with Rice University professorKeep Texas Beautiful Youth Co-ChairMIT Beaver Works Summer Institute- Building Autonomous Underwater VehicleTurmerik Neuroscience and Software Engineering InternKode With Klossy Instructor AssistantDance TeamSego Lily Hacks (hackathon for girls) Co-Lead Director

Additional:
Afghan Refugee Girls Code (initiative I founded to teach Afghan refugee girls Python, web development, and robotics, and I was awarded the Rise For the World award and Gold Award for this project)Math tutor for South African girls through Home of HopeSAT Reading and Writing tutor through Schoolhouse.world

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Murphy

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Sanjana Arulkumaran
From
Murphy

University Preference
University of Pennsylvania, UT Austin

Career Goal
Physician

Achievements:
AP Scholar with DistinctionSpeech and Debate - 2x TFA State Qualifier, 2x Tournament of Champions Qualifier, and 2x NSDA Nationals Qualifier National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement AwardPresident's Education Award Recipient History Fair State Qualifier Taekwondo 2nd Degree Black Belt DFW Young Achievers Award

Activites:
Speech and DebateGirl Scouts Senior Class Treasurer Co-Founder of the Plano East Chapter of the Junior State of AmericaNational Honor Society Member History Fair Taekwondo Varsity Tennis Pianist Oak Point Recreation Center Swim Coach

Additional:
"Speak for You" Girl Scouts Gold Award ProjectNEHS, NJHS, NHS - 700+ hours in 5 years Mentor younger Speech and Debate participants at Murphy Middle School TangoTab and Feed My Starving Children - 2x a monthCity of Murphy Events - Maize Days, Arbor Day, Park Cleanup, and more

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Galveston County

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Shivani Patel
From
League City

University Preference
4 year college/university

Career Goal
Oncology/Genetics Research

Achievements:
TXSEF State Science Fair Winner First Place District Science Fair Winner Superintendent's Scholar Award Recipient National Merit Commended Scholar Third Place School Winner USNCO Chemistry Olympiad AP Capstone Diploma Bharatnatyam Arengetram Graduate Region String Orchestra MemberBookly Tutoring Company Co-Founder CCHS Orchestra Vice President

Activites:
Chamber Orchestra Violin PlayerIndian Classical SingingHarmonium PlayerVolunteer TutorScience UIL Chem LeaderCompetitive Dance (Classical Indian)

Additional:
Memorial Hermann Student Volunteer - Summer ProgramIndian Community of Clear Lake Youth President - event organizationBookly Tutoring Volunteer TutorRed Cross Club - Student VolunteerAnchor Bone and Joint Medical Volunteer

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Tessa Allen
CityHaslet
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Olivia Arredondo
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Mayra Cepeda
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Daksha Chaddha
CityFrisco
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Career GoalMy Career Goals Include Becoming A Cardiologist, Becoming Known For Clinical Excellence, And Making A Significant Impact Through Being Involved In The Medical Field. I Plan To Do This By Advocating For Patients And The Profession Of Cardiology. Additionally, I Hope To Take Global Health Initiatives, Such As Providing Cardiovascular Care In Underserved Communities.
TalentDance
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Taryn Collins
CityMissouri City
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CityLeague City
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CityFulshear
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Meredith Gayanilo
CityCorpus Christi
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Audrey Han
CityBellaire
University PreferencePrinceton University
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Amber Jackson
CityPearland
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Anvitha  Kandula
CityAustin
University PreferenceUndecided
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Eunchae Kang
CityCedar Park
University PreferenceUniversity of Texas at Austin
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Melina Kumar
CityHouston
University PreferenceUndecided
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TalentBollywood Dance
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Shri Akshayaa Lakshmikumar
CityFrisco
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Bethany Lloyd
CityLeague City
University PreferenceColumbia University
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Mazzy Montgomery
CityLeague City
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Vaishnavi Moturi
CityFrisco
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Aubrie Newcomb
CityLeague City
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Chika Nwokenaka
CityFrenso
University Preference
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Ananya Pathak
CitySugar Land
University PreferenceUT Austin
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TalentDramatic Reading
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Emma Qiu
CitySugar Land
University PreferenceDuke University
Career GoalMathematics Professor
TalentPiano
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Rasya Ramakrishnan
CityFrisco
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Dhakshata Sathyamurthy
CityFrisco
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Annika Singh
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Arushima Swaroop
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Ebony Tejeda
CityHouston
University PreferenceThe University of Houston
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Saisrinidhi Vankadaru
CitySugar Land
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Akshaya Vankayalapati
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Riyaa Vijay
CityMc Kinney
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