2020 Gold Award Yearbook by Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

KN W YO MEE NAO FR D IBS TOI N COT I O

LETTER FROM GSGLA LEADERSHIP

Dear Gold Award Girl Scouts and Families, We are incredibly proud to celebrate your accomplishments in earning your Gold Award. The highest achievement in Girl Scouting, the Gold Award represents your many months of work addressing areas of pressing need throughout Greater Los Angeles. Never an easy feat in any year, you faced an unprecedented obstacle—the COVID-19 pandemic. Each of you rose to the challenge with courage, confidence, and character, collectively logging more than 22,000 hours in community service. Many of you adjusted your original project ideas in response to social distancing orders and limited access to resources. We applaud your commitment and determination. This year’s 294 Gold Award projects inspired and empowered our communities—from countering anxiety and depression among child refugees, to documenting the environmental impact of the Los Angeles River, to combatting sexual harassment, and fighting racism. You have made a lasting and positive impact by highlighting challenges in our communities and beyond. The 2020 Gold Award class has fully embraced the Girl Scouts mission to make the world a better place. On behalf of Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles members, volunteers, board members, and staff, we are honored to celebrate the culmination of your Girl Scout journey. Thank you for a job remarkably well done, and congratulations on earning the highest honor in Girl Scouting.

Yours in Girl Scouting, Theresa Edy-Kiene

Shelley B. Thompson

Chief Executive Officer

Board of Directors Chair

WOMEN OF DISTINCTION The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, is a national award with significant standards that elevate a girl’s leadership skills, creativity, values, and efforts to make the world a better place. Earning the Gold Award requires spending at least 80 hours planning and implementing a challenging, large-scale project that is innovative, engages others, and has a lasting impact on its targeted community. The prestigious award recognizes Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts—girls in grades 9-12—for outstanding accomplishments in leadership, community service, career planning, and personal development. Starting in 1916, the best and brightest undertook projects that improved their communities— and the world. The Golden Eaglet, the highest award in Girl Scouting from 1916-39, sparked the beginning of a long tradition of recognizing the extraordinary efforts of extraordinary girls. From 1940-63, the Curved Bar Award was the highest honor in Girl Scouting. From 1963-80, the highest award was called First Class. And since 1980, the Gold Award has inspired girls to find the greatness inside themselves and share their ideas and passions with their communities. Nationwide, only 6 percent of all eligible Girl Scouts achieve the Gold Award. And out of 112 Girl Scout councils, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) continuously boasts the highest number of girls reaching Gold each year. Girls who earn their Girl Scout Gold Award automatically enter the military one rank higher, qualify for college scholarships, and are eligible for additional national service awards.

LEILANI ABE REDESIGN OF GARDEN & EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT Hello, my name is Leilani. For my Gold Award project, I designed and renovated the garden at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The changes provided better water conservation and better access for people, which encourages opportunities for learning.

NAOMI ABE YOUTH ROOM RENOVATION I’m Naomi and for my Gold Award project, I renovated the Youth Room at Church of the Good Shepherd. I built, cleaned, and organized the meeting space. The improvements will help excite youth groups of all ages and allow for more activities.

AB I GAI L AB RA HA M

JORDYN AGHILI

THE BUILDING BLOCKS TO LIFE LONG SKILLS

DEWEY DECIMAL 101

Hello, I’m Abigail. For my Gold Award project, I was inspired to help young people build their brand and their TK. I taught the five fundamental skills of project management and developed an instructional book to complement the lessons, as well as provide other resources such as resume building. My project will help a new generation of leaders be successful.

Hello, I am Jordyn. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by teaching the youth how to find the correct books in a library using the Dewey Decimal System.

MERRY FAINE AICHELE

S E R A A I N TA B L I A N

PRESERVING HER STORY

TO SUPPORT AND HEAL - ONE PACKAGE AT A TIME

My name is Faine. I created a historical archive of women’s history and stories for the Claremont Heritage Group for my Gold Award project. I preserved the community’s history and provided a platform for many women to share their stories. This project will help connect and inspire future generations with empowering stories of the past.

Hello, my name is Sera. My Gold Award project provided comfort to children at Shriners for Children Medical Hospital. I created activity kits to help keep the patients (and their siblings) entertained to help combat the nervousness and fear that they may have in the treatment process.

K AT E A J A R

ELISE ALVAREZ-SALAZAR

HUTS FOR HARES

MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES

Hello, my name is Kate. I built rabbit hutches, made rabbit treats, and raised awareness with local youth on how to care for and adopt rabbits, as well as other small animals.

Hello, I am Elise. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by giving young children the chance to find a passion for music.

D E S I R E E A M AYA

AMELIA ANASIS

COLOR ACTIVITY JOURNAL BOOKS

LITTLE LIBRARY

Hello, I am Desiree. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating these books and putting smiles on foster care kids.

My name is Amelia and my Gold Award project addressed literacy for children and families in San Vicente, Mexico. I built shelves, gathered books, and organized a library for children. My project will help spark interests in reading and make positive improvements in child literacy.

R AC H E L AR A K AWA

CARLEE ARNOLD

JAPANESE CULTURE DAY

NATIVE PLANTS FOR CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Hi, my name is Rachel. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of diversity awareness by leading a four-hour cultural clinic for elementary schoolers within the community. They were exposed to aspects of different cultures - mainly Japanese - through art, games, language, and food to help induce their understanding and open-mindedness of customs other than their own.

Hi, my name is Carlee. For my Gold Award project, I created a native garden for Christ Lutheran Church, and I taught children at the church the importance of California native plants and the damage that nonnative invasive plants can cause to the environment. My project will set a foundation of environmentalism for generations to come.

N I K I TA B A H A D U R

KATHRYN BANCROFT

SUSTAINABLE PATHS TO CLIMATE ACTION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS

ART VS. THE SUMMER SLIDE

Hello, I am Nikita. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by educating middle schoolers on climate change and how they can be part of the solution.

Hello, I am Kate. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by teaching an art and literacy summer camp to improve children’s reading comprehension over the summer months and address the issue of the lack of art education in public schools.

A N YA B A R A N E T S

HANNAH BECK

WRITING & POETRY WORKSHOP

SPREADING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF ART

Hi, my name is Anya. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by providing women in need with the materials and space necessary to create poetry and art.

Hello, I’m Hannah and my Gold Award project addressed the issue of pollution and its consequences to the environment. I taught the community the importance of recycling and reducing our carbon footprint on the planet, and I also encouraged young people to look for solutions in their everyday lives.

R U BY B E R K E

A N I TA B I L A N J I A N

WORD PLAY

SAFETY FIRST

Hello, my name is Ruby. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by helping inspire passion and love for the written word and establishing an open creative outlet for students and community members.

Hello, I am Anita. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of first aid and safety among students by teaching the 1st-5th grade students at my old elementary school a basic first aid lesson and then giving them a first aid kit to take home.

SOFIA BIREN

VIVIEN BLACK

MINORITIES IN STEM

TEEN MISOPHONIA: AWARENESS AND SUPPORT

My name is Sofia. My Gold Award project made a difference in my community by organizing a STEM Day at my former elementary school. I organized activities aligned with grade-level curriculum and collaborated with teachers and staff members to memorialize it. Additionally, STEM Day is now an annual event at Placensia Elementary School.

Hello, I am Vivien. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating a documentary about teens with the little-known condition Misophonia in order to raise awareness, provide coping resources, and help teens feel less alone.

K I M B E R LY B L O O D

AUDREY BOGOSIAN

MARCHING INTO OUR FUTURE

PRESERVING CULTURE IN THE ARMENIAN DIASPORA USING TRADITIONAL CUISINE

Hello, I am Kimberly. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by designing and building shelves, murals, and billboards in my high school instrumental music room to transform it into a place where students could feel welcomed and inspired.

Hello, my name is Audrey. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by teaching younger generations of Armenians about traditional Armenian dishes and recipes in order to preserve the Armenian culture.

J O C E LY N B O R Y S

SKYLAR BOWYER

MONTE VISTA STREET ELEMENTARY: “YOUR WORLD” MURALS Hello, I am Jocelyn. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by teaching students at a school that recently became an arts magnet the value of community engagement and public art. I did this through a mural-painting project that beautified their campus.

LET’S PLAY! Hi, my name is Skylar. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by giving the children at Professional Child Development Associates an outdoor play yard with storage sheds and sports equipment where they could develop their verbal and social skills in a safe and comfortable environment.

B R I ANNA B R E N N A N

SOPHIA BRICE

LET’S PLAY BALL

POSITIVITY PLACE

Hello, I am Brianna. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by educating youth about sports and providing them with sporting equipment.

My name is Sophia. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of unhappiness caused by social media and life expectations. I created a social media forum that provided a positive place to escape false realities of social media. I worked alongside school faculty, offering a wellness and mental hygiene sanctuary. I helped strengthen my peers by providing a forum combating the negative effects of media.

ELLA BRINK

JULIANNA BRIONES

AGOURA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ LOCKER ROOM RENOVATION

MUSIC FOR MINORS

My name is Ella. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of kindness, community, collaboration, and bullying, by creating an environment that encourages support among high school girls, specifically female athletes. I renovated the Agoura High School girl’s locker room, painting walls, organized storage areas, and developed a kindness and inspiration wall. I supported all female athletes by displaying the names of all girl sports teams.

Hi, my name is Julianna. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by teaching elementary school-aged kids about the basics of music and how it can benefit them later in their life even if they don’t actually pursue any musical activities, but by being exposed to it at least gives them the opportunity.

SARAH BRODERICK

BRIANNA BRONSON

SANCTUARY OF PEACE AND HOPE

HORSEMANSHIP WORKBOOK

Hello, I am Sarah. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by fostering a community of monarch butterflies in a senior living center.

Hello, my name is Brianna. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by providing the future equestrian community steps to learning the basics of being safe around horses and helping scouts earn their badges or loops.

ALEXIS BUSS

L A U R A K AT E BY E R S

THE PAINTED RIVER

THE HEART OF CHANGE COMMUNITY GARDEN

Hi, my name is Alexis. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by giving all the students at Liberty Elementary School a vested interest in the school garden.

Hello, I am Laura Kate. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by creating a sustainable vegetable garden at the Foothill Unity Center in Pasadena. I educated people about food insecurity and how easy it is to create your own healthy and simple vegetable garden.

SARAH CALLAHAN

STEPHANIE CAMPFIELD

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDS: SAFETY TIPS FOR TODDLERS

ALL-STAR CHEER FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

Hello, my name is Sarah. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by making a video that educates parents on toddler safety and childproofing their home.

Hello, I am Stephanie. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by establishing an All-Star cheer program in the Antelope Valley for youth and young adults with special needs.

SOPHIA CANZONA

ELIZABETH CASS

FOSTERING LOVE

TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN ROOM PROJECT

Hello, my name is Sophia. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by raising awareness of the needs of foster children and providing the Foster Children’s Resource Center, a non-profit organization in Northridge, with materials and volunteers they need to continue their mission.

My name is Elizabeth. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by providing a new Sunday school room to a church looking to grow its congregation.

LANEY CASTILLO

BRIANNA CERVANTES

ASL ON THE GO

SPREAD OF NATIVE PLANTS

Hello, I am Laney. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by creating a website and using other social media resources to teach others about the deaf culture and the language. I taught a Boy Scout troop 888, at the Covina Library and at John Hernandez office, about the deaf culture and the language.

Hello, my name is Brianna and my Gold Award project focused on educating the community on the importance of native plants to the environment. I collaborated with Bolsa Chica Conservancy and developed a series of workshops and outreach events to provide information about the key benefits of choosing native plants. My project will help save the earth.

SERENITY CERVANTES

JOLIE CHAN

HISTORICAL DOCUMENTATION AND ORGANIZATION

VISUAL ARTS OUTREACH COMMITTEE

Hi, my name is Serenity. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by creating a sustainable solution that will keep my city’s historical files and documents organized, archived, and preserved for many years to come.

Hello, I am Jolie. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating a link between my school and our city.

FA I T H C H A N G

AIMEE CHAO

RAISING JUSTICE

DRAWING UP CONFIDENCE

Hello, I am Faith. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by helping to empower children in the Congo to receive an education. My project also raised awareness in my community about the importance of education and true depth of its impact on our lives and world.

Hello, I am Aimee. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by teaching self-esteem building art workshops to children and special needs adults.

EMME CHEN

JULIANNA CHENEY

PROJECT TRAIN YOUR BRAIN

PRESCHOOL LIBRARY

Hello, I am Emme. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by educating teens about the impact physical and mental wellness has on academics and overall health.

Hello, I am Julianna. Though my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by building an outdoor library for underprivileged youth.

E M I LY C H E W

LUCINDA CHINN

BLANKETS OF KINDNESS

EDUCATING OUR GENERATION ON SELF-DEFENSE

My name is Emily. Through my Gold Award project, I made an impact on my community by teaching students with developmental disabilities the value of giving to others in need. The workshops helped build their self-esteem and brought joy as they used their abilities to help others.

Hello, I’m Lucy. My Gold Award project addressed the girl and women safety. I educated women and girls of all ages about techniques and skills that emphasize self-protection in a myriad of likely to unlikely scenarios. My impact helped girls and women empower themselves.

ASHLEY CHO

JASMIN CHOW

MADS SCIENTISTS – LISTEN, LEARN, CHAT, THEN VOTE

DELVE INTO THE WORLD OF PLANTS

My name is Ashley. My Gold Award project engaged students in civic action. I spent time teaching kids about the importance of democracy and helped build awareness around voting access and information that encouraged them to become engaged voters.

Hello, I’m Jasmin. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of lack of awareness about the benefits of plants. I created an interactive way, using QR codes, for students to learn about plants and the environmental and health benefits of plants.

MADISON CHOW

JAELYNN CHRISTENSEN

ART WORKSHOPS & BIBLE LESSONS FOR KINDERGARTNERS

MADS SCIENTISTS – GENEALOGY BASICS

My name is Madison Chow. My Gold Award project was specifically focused on kindergarteners. It introduced fundamental doctrine to them and heightening their artistic development at a time when they start to learn key fundamentals. My project helped to build key values and creativity in kids.

Hello, my name is Jaelynn. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by helping community members trace their genealogy, strengthen family ties, explore heritage and cultural diversity, and demonstrate that we have more in common with the global society than we ever imagined.

AVA C H U

MARIANA COKAS

REHAB FOR VEGETATION

NICU WAITING ROOM AT USC VERDUGO HILLS HOSPITAL

Hello, I am Ava. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of keeping our environment green for everyone by removing the weeds and excess things surrounding the plants from growing.

My name is Mariana. For my Gold Award project, l made an impact on my community by making the NICU waiting room a colorful, vibrant space for kids to come play filled with toys, games, books, and DVDs while their parents visited their baby brother or sister who was in the NICU.

LAUREN COOPER

JACQUELINE CORDES

SAY “I DO” TO THE ROOM

JAPANESE & CHINESE CHARACTERS: THE EASY WAY

My name is Lauren. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by refurbishing an outdated, old, and shabby Bride’s Room used by the community at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.

KYLIE DAGGETT

Hello, I am Jacqueline. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by teaching common Japanese and Chinese characters to young students at local elementary schools to show them that learning East Asian languages is fun, and isn’t as difficult as they might think.

CAROLINE DALEY

INVISIBLE DISABILITIES

COLOR ME CALM

Hello, I am Kylie. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of unawareness of invisible disabilities by giving presentations to minors about invisible disabilities; such as ADHD, OCD, and Autism; and teaching them that people with disabilities are people first, and it is okay to have a disability, as people with disabilities deserve to be heard and recognized.

Hi, my name is Caroline. My Gold Award project addressed mental health by teaching middle schoolers tools to help them deal with everyday stress or anxiety. The project included a ten-week class and a manual focused on mindfulness practices, specifically meditation and breathing exercises. The classes spanned a wide range of topics relating to mindfulness and allowed them to gain many new skills.

VICTORIA DE CARDENAS

LAUREL DE SANTIS

ROOM DESIGN

VILLA SCALABRINI MEDIA CENTER

My name is Victoria. For my Gold Award project, I wanted to help raise awareness about homelessness. I created a new room for the residents at Union Station Homeless Services that provides much needed space for families to gather and spend time together and for parents to help children with homework.

Hello, I am Laurel. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by transforming a library and helping residents gain access to information.

ZOE DE YOUNG

A LYS S A DE L G ADI LLO

CARROTS – CONNECTING ALL RABBITS RELYING ON TEAM SPIRIT

DIABETES AWARENESS FAIR

Hello, my name is Zoe. For my Gold Award project, I addressed the issue of school connectedness by creating a point system program. The program promotes students to get involved and participate in school events and activities. The connection they build towards the school prompts a better learning environment.

Hello, I am Alyssa. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by providing workshops and resources on diabetes in both English and Spanish to help bring awareness to the disease and inform about the life changing implication that come with diabetes that many are not aware of.

E M I LY D E R O S E

S H E L BY D E T W E I L E R

PARACLETE HIGH SCHOOL ROCK GARDEN

PRESCHOOL INTERACTIVE SCIENCE CENTER

Hello, I’m Emily. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community through beautifying a central area of my school by adding a rock garden and stepping stone rosary.

Hello, I’m Shelby and my Gold Award project provided extensive STEM curriculum for Washington Elementary School. The project focused on earth science and helped excite students about exploring nature and understanding the importance of our environment.

ANNE LI E S E DE U S CH

ELLA DIAMOND

PROJECT PROVERBS 31

FOOD WASTE 4 THOUGHT

Hello, I’m Annie. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of the lack of financial literacy education in my community by developing a series of short crash course videos addressing different topics in financial literacy skills.

Hello, I’m Ella. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of food waste by creating food recovery programs at local restaurants and educating Girl Scout troops on the economic, social, and environmental impacts of wasting food.

ROZYANNE DIMAPILIS

K AT H E R I N E D O D G E

CREATIVE MINDS TOGETHER

CHILDREN’S PLAY THERAPY ROOM AT APCTC

Hello, I’m Rozyanne. My Gold Award project addressed the lack of visual art programs at my school by creating an after-school art class, in which students made artwork to be displayed in a show, and by donating supplies for future art classes.

My name is Katherine. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by giving children at an Asian nonprofit mental health center a better environment in which to receive care.

E M I LY D O I

ANNABELLE DUNBAR

ROOM TO GROW

SANTA ANITA PARK RECREATIONAL ROOM RENOVATION

Hello, my name is Emily. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by refurbishing my church’s youth room, creating an enriching space for our youth group to grow in its fellowship and faith.

My name is Annabelle. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by improving work conditions for the handlers by renovating their gym, and taking and framing photos of them to honor their hard work.

EILEEN DUONG

CASSANDRA ECKELMAN

HABITAT CONSERVATION & RESTORATION

A (NOT SO) HAIRY SITUATION A BLOG ON ALOPECIA

My name is Eileen. To build awareness around wildlife protection, my Gold Award project focused on education the community on the nature area of Eaton Canyon Nature Center. I designed custom printed park signs to mark off areas of wildlife under restoration and collateral for public outreach.

My name is Cassandra. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by providing resources and information for others, especially kids and young adults, also dealing with Alopecia.

BROOKE ERICKSON

LAUREN ERIKSEN

RESOURCE ART

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Hello, I am Brooke. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by creating an art resource program with crafts that are made with low cost, recycled items.

My name is Lauren. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by helping disabled kids learn how to be more independent and stay healthy.

S Y D N E Y E S Q U I VA L

BROOKE FENENBOCK

READING AND RIDING

SENIOR SMILES

My name is Sydney. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by providing a speech therapy library and instructional videos for using therapy tricycles for children with special needs.

Hello, I’m Brooke. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by hosting a photography workshop for the residents at Atria Senior Living and redesigning a wall with the photos they took. I also created a Veteran’s wall to honor men and women who served.

ALLISON FIEDLER

JULIANA FONG

PUBLIC SPEAKING FORUM

SPEAK UP: BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN FOSTER KIDS THRU COMEDY, DRAMA, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING

My name is Allison. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by enhancing the speaking techniques of fourth and fifth graders using a six-part course.

My name is Juliana. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by helping foster kids, who are often abused or ignored by society, to learn to speak up, express themselves, and gain confidence.

GRACE FONTES

MADISON FORD

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, READ!

MADS SCIENTISTS – PURSUING WOMEN SCIENTISTS

Hello, I’m Grace. My Gold Award project addressed early literacy for children who are unable to attend school due to hospitalization at the Children’s Hospital. I provided early literacy kits that included information and access to videos, a website, and lessons to help ensure they stay at pace in school. I also provided parents with information in both English and Spanish so parents could engage with their children.

ELLA FREEMAN

Hello, I’m Madison. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by inspiring young girls to enjoy and excel in a wide variety of science fields, exemplifying the many women scientists throughout history.

LAUREN FUE

MY QUIET PLACE

STEM EVERYWHERE

Hello, my name is Ella. Because mental health is important, I helped redesign a sanctuary on the Casa Pacifica campus for my Gold Award project. This sanctuary includes a bench and minilending library and serves as a peaceful place for kids to go, enjoy, and destress. I’m helping kids successfully overcome difficulties and achieve what they want out of life.

Hello, I’m Lauren. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by teaching homeless kids how to build and drive robots.

LAUREN GANG THE FRUITS OF INSPIRATION MURAL Hello, I am Lauren. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by creating a safe space for single mothers and abused women to find serenity in the midst of a chaotic day.

M O H O N A G A N G U LY YOUR LITTLE GARDEN Hello, I am Mohona. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of mental health in children by supporting them through building a sensory garden for both enjoyment and therapeutic purposes.

C L A I R E G A N TA N

EMMA GARLAND

GIRLS IN STEM CEBU

CHROMEBOOKS FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS

Hello, I am Claire. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by introducing 21 children in Cebu, Philippines to the world of technology and computer programming.

Hello, I am Emma. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by helping homeless students gain access to the resources they need to be successful in school.

DEVIN GILBERTSON

LAUREN GINN

TOBERMAN HEALTH AND WELLNESS CAMP

ADVOCACY FOR LITERACY

Hello, I am Devin. Through my Gold Award project, I hosted a three-week fitness camp for children at the Toberman Neighborhood Center in San Pedro, which taught campers how to relieve stress through yoga, gymnastics, and other fun exercises, and—through games and crafts—how to make nutritious eating choices to improve their health and focus in school.

NATALI E G LA S S M A N

Hello, I am Lauren. My Gold Award project addressed the nationwide decline in children’s literacy and recreational reading by establishing a summer reading program and permanent library at Shriners for Children Medical Center.

T E A G A N G O D BY

CPR SAVES LIVES

A PLACE TO READ

Hello, I am Natalie Glassman. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by holding public CPR workshops, posting CPR instructions in parks, and hanging maps in the classrooms of local schools that locate the campus’ automatic external defibrillators.

Hello, I am Teagan. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by creating a place to read for two pre-K and kindergarten classes.

C A R LY G O D O Y SELF LOVE COMES IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS I’m Carly and my Gold Award project addressed the issues of racism, bullying, and the lack of media representation and acceptance for children of color. I wrote a children’s book promoting selflove, self-esteem, accepting differences, and embracing family. I held a workshop on drawing techniques and published a book of participant illustrations.

KRISTEN GONZALEZ MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Hello, I am Kristen. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of teen mental health by creating a safe and relaxing environment for the students at the school.

EYJA GROOME

MIRANDA GUZMAN

LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOP

DRAMA ROOM STORAGE RENOVATION

Hello, I am Eyja. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by preparing teenagers for transitions to high school and adult life.

Hello, I am Miranda. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by building a wooden storage shelf, organizing costumes, and painting murals for an underserved high school theater program.

LAUREN HAMAMOTO

N ATA L I E H A N N A

DO IT THE WRITE WAY

A NEWLY DECORATED CHILDREN’S WAITING ROOM

Hello, I am Lauren. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by teaching students at my school how to do calligraphy, so they could write beautiful, uplifting messages to our local senior citizens and our military personnel.

Hello, I am Natalie. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by decorating and adding activities to a room that is used by foster children and adding an activity corner for children in a meeting room at a Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services Office.

C L A I R E H E A LY

JACQUELINE HENLEY

COMMUNITY CARES

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, KEEP MOVING FORWARD

Hello, I am Claire. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by creating a system to more effectively address the needs of homeless individuals by collecting items for outreach workers to use to connect with their clients.

Hi, my name is Jacqueline, and my Gold Award project focused on perseverance in youth—strengthening, coping, and communication skills. I illustrated a book that addresses a young person’s ability to persevere in difficult circumstances.

FIONA HENRY ADJUSTING TO THE NEW BABY: HELPING SIBLINGS OF BABIES IN THE NICU My name is Fiona. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by educating young children on basic baby care techniques and opening their eyes to change.

A DDI S ON HE THC OAT A NOURISHED MIND Hello, I am Addison. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by writing a book that addresses sensitive topics that teenagers often deal with in silence.

MARY HIGGINS

ARIEL HIGHTREE

PUPPY HEADSTART EXPANSION

REFURBISHING THE SAN DIMAS CANYON NATURE CENTER

Hello, I am Mary. My Gold Award project addressed the Guide Dogs of America’s need for more useable space for their puppy program. I transformed an unused area into a play space for puppies to start to prepare them for their future careers as guide dogs.

Hello, I’m Ariel. My Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by teaching about local wildlife and hiking safety.

K A I T LY N H O

T I F FA N Y H O

SPREADING THEIR STORIES: VIETBIOGRAPHIES

VIBRANT HEALTHY LIVING

Hello, I am Kaitlyn. My Gold Award project addressed ongoing xenophobia and negative stigma surrounding refugees and immigrants by documenting through videos how Vietnamese refugees came to America and made lasting impacts on their communities.

Hi, I am Tiffany. for my Gold Award project, I encouraged friends and family to take a step towards healthy living. I created a website that included blogs, exercises, and recipes to promote a balanced lifestyle. I executed a walkathon fundraiser event in my community. The money made from the event was donated to Heart to Heart International.

JACEY HOKYO

REBECCA HOLGUIN

SENIOR SMARTIES

HEALTHY LIVING FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Hello, I am Jacey. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by bringing together seniors to socialize and engage in activities, creating a sense of belonging.

Hello, I am Rebecca. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by giving Special Olympic athletes different tools to make healthier choices.

E M I LY H S I E H STEM PROGRAM FOR GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS AT OAK CREST INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE Hello, I am Emily. My Gold Award project addressed the lack of state funding in public schools, especially in communities of poverty and color, which limits students’ access to meaningful STEM programs and resources. I developed a modular laboratory STEM curriculum for students K-12 and taught experiments in my community.

KYRA HUGHES FIT AND FUN PLAYSCAPE Hello, I am Kyra. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by painting obstacle courses on a kindergarten playground and teaching the kids the importance of fitness and how to to have fun while staying healthy.

OLIVIA HUNT

JENNA HUNTER

COMMUNITY GARDEN KIOSK

HELPING HANDS

Hello, I’m Olivia. For my Gold Award project, I helped create a community garden—a needed space to provide information. The garden features a bench and compartments for gardeners’ items and tools, plus I built a garden kiosk to serve as a bulletin board. This project helps foster interests in gardening and its aesthetic and health benefits.

I’m Jenna and my Gold Award project focused on the needs of the homeless in my community. I worked with St. Anthony High School to serve hot meals to the homeless on Saturdays and fill in the gap between regular food services provided the rest of the year.

GRACE HUNZICKER

JIWON HUR

ART FROM THE START

PREPARE THE YOUTH

My name is Grace. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of low funding of visual arts programs for elementary students of low-income households by creating curriculumbased art kits, teaching art classes, and creating an art supply room. Arts education provides a strong educational foundation for all students.

I am Jiwon. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of high school students feeling unprepared for adult life. I hosted an event to teach key life skills and created a club that trained students to teach their peers at the event and created presentations and flyers. I ensured that this project would continue by passing it on to the younger members of the club.

LAN ANH HUYNH

R A C H E L H WA N G

GARDEN SALAD

A PEACEFUL SPACE FOR WOMEN IN NEED

My name is Lan Anh. My Gold Award project focused on healthy food access. I created a garden at Families Forward Learning Center and included family activities along with teaching children the importance of planting and tending to their own vegetable gardens.

I’m Rachel and my Gold Award project was to design a healing room at the local YMCA that provides a safe space for women and children who’ve experienced domestic violence. My project addressed and raised awareness about mental health of and the need to empower victims and survivors.

JOANNA IM

JOLEEN JIMENEZ

STRIKING A CHORD WITH KIDS

LEADING LEADERSHIP

Hi, I am Joanna. My Gold Award project focused on the unequal distribution of educational resources. I provided musical education resources to children from families with limited means. Inspired by research that links a classical music education with lowered crime rates, I collaborated with New Directions for Youth to teach children music history, music theory, and the clarinet.

Hello, I am Joleen. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of disorganized leadership organizations at the high school level. I created a binder and accompanying video outlining the responsibilities of a flourishing leadership organization, as well as recommendations on deliverables and action steps.

JENNA JOHNSON

E VA J O T K O W I T Z

SENSORY PATHWAY FOR KIDS

RECYCLE, CRAFT, AND CREATE

Hello, I am Jenna. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating a sensory pathway for children who have autism, ADHD, or other learning disabilities, so they can use their motor skills to release excess energy and be able to focus in class.

Hello, I am Eva. My Gold Award project made an impact in my community by educating people on how small steps can help greatly in our efforts to preserve nature.

JOANNA JUAREZ

CAROLINE JUSKO

CREATIVITY FOR FUTURE ABILITY

BRING BACK THE MONARCHS

Hello, I’m JoAnna. For my Gold Award project, I built drop-down tables and a paper roll dispenser for Casa Colina’s Children’s Services Center to help therapists promote creativity in children’s therapy.

Hello, I am Caroline. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by building butterfly gardens to help restore the threatened Monarch population and by educating children on the issues facing the species.

AMANDA KANG

RACHELLE KANOUNJI

TECH FOR SENIORS

GIRLS CAN CODE

Hello, I am Amanda. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by teaching seniors how to use their smart phones.

Hello, I am Rachelle. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by bringing awareness to young girls that coding can be easy and interesting.

ALEX KARPP

SAGE KASICK

SHELTER HELPER

SAVING THE BEES

Hello, I am Alex. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by building a “catio” (cat patio) at the Lancaster Animal Shelter as well as creating signage for the different kennels.

Hello, I am Sage. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by educating young students on the importance of bees, the causes of their declining populations, and the steps they can take to support the future of our planet.

A S H LY N K AWA K A M I

I N O R I K AWA U C H I YA

THE POWER OF PUBLIC ART

EDUCATION EQUITY

Hello, I am Ashlyn. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by painting a mural for the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House and completing various art-based projects with youth groups as a way of educating them about the benefits of public art.

My name is Inori and my Gold Award project spread awareness to local students on the benefit of education. I led a series of workshops to teach students to engage in their education and created an inspiring paper mural promoting education.

S A D I YA K A Z A N I

K E A R A K E E LT Y

MISSION CREATE

DE-STIGMATIZE: DEBUNKING MENTAL HEALTH’S PREVALENT STIGMA

Hello, I am Sadiya. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of stress in youth by teaching them to practice mindfulness and fostering a love for art through simple visual art activities.

My name is Keara. The goal of my Gold Award project was to instill a feeling of community by addressing misconceptions about mental health problems in adolescents such as anxiety or depression. I created an art therapy club to support students struggling to cope.

MACKENZIE KELLER

MAE KEY-KETTER

DYSLEXIA AND DYSGRAPHIA AWARENESS

ERASING THE STIGMAS OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES & STUDENT AWARENESS

Hello, I am MacKenzie. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by educating troops, businesses, corporations, and clubs at a community college about how to incorporate aids and accommodations to help those who have Dyslexia and Dysgraphia.

Hello, I am Mae. My Gold Award project made an impact in my community by inspiring students, student-athletes, school staff, and administrators to be more invested in the discussion of mental health.

HELENA KHALIL

LAILA KHALILIEH

FOOD BANK REVIVAL

CHURCH TEEN BONDING PROJECT

I’m Helena, and my Gold Award project focused on the reorganization of a foodbank at a church in my community. I organized and created operating systems and implemented processes that created efficient ways for the foodbank to serve the community. I made an impact by providing greater access to food for those in need.

Hello, I am Laila. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by giving teens a beautiful space to bond and come together in.

SOFFEE KHALILIEH

M AYA K H U R A N A

KITTEN AID

SPREADING SCIENCE: ONE LAB AT A TIME

Hello, I am Soffee. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of stray kitten overpopulation in my area by educating my community on the importance of spaying and neutering family pets as well as stray animals.

Hello, I am Maya. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by giving underprivileged children the opportunity to learn about science.

JESSICA KIM

CLAIRE KLEIN

MARKERS FOR HENNINGER

HANDS ONLY CPR: JOIN THE TEENS, SAVE A LIFE

Hello, I am Jessica. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating and installing informative tree markers for the Henninger Flats Campground Tree Nursery.

C AR R I E K NI C K RE HM

Hello, I am Claire. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by implementing a brand new program teaching all seniors at my school CPR hands-only and AED Awareness so they will no longer be the bystander for cardiac arrest. They will be the hero!

LAUREN KRASILOVSKY

HEY! LET’S TALK!

BOOKWORM BUDDIES

Hello, I am Carrie. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my communitiy by creating a booklet for children with cranial facial diagnosis to help them and their families.

Hello, I am Lauren. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by developing and implementing a comprehensive literacy program for girls at the West Valley Boys and Girls Club promoting reading, writing, critical thinking, kindness, and presentation skills.

KAILEY KRAUSZ STUDENTS TRY, ENGAGE, AND MASTER SCIENCE (STEMS) Hello, I am Kailey. My Gold Award project made an impact in my community by educating and inspiring low income and immigrant children to love science and engineering.

ARIANA KRETZ A DAY IN THE LIFE: TEENS AND MENTAL HEALTH IN THE 21ST CENTURY Hello, I am Ari. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by writing, directing, and producing a play about teen mental health and creating a student-run mental health advisory board for the city of Burbank.

OLIVIA KUHN

LEAH KUNKEE

MSA: MAKING SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

PROTECT NATIVE COASTAL HABITAT

Hello, I am Olivia. My Gold Award project addresses an issue that almost all present and former college students face: student debt. Despite its heavy influence on the American population, it is not discussed enough in mainstream media and politics. My project brings attention to this issue and strives to educate others about it.

Hello, I am Leah. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by enhancing outdoor accessibility and awareness.

ANNE M AR I E K U N K L E

L I N DS EY K U WAHAR A

TREE OF HEAVEN REMOVAL

GROWING HEALTHY HABITS AND LIVING SKILLS

Hello, I am Annemarie. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by removing an invasive species that was killing off the local ecosystem.

My name is Lindsey. For my Gold Award project, I built a raised planter garden for persons with developmental disabilities at Villa Esperanza Services. The garden provided opportunities for residents to learn about and nurture a garden, giving them responsibilities that will contribute to their growth, development, and independence.

CHARLOTTE LANDON

ROSALIE LANSING

PROJECT PINK SUPPLIES

FREE STORE FOR HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES

Hello, I am Charlotte. My Gold Award project addressed homeless women’s lack of access to menstrual products by creating 50 hygiene kits. These kits included a month’s worth of menstrual supplies and were donated to a local homeless shelter.

Hello, I am Rosalie. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating a free store of household necessities for low-income residents.

K A E L A L AV I N

JENNIFER LEE

REACH OUT, GIVE BACK

COMPOST FOR A CAUSE

Hi, my name is Kaela. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by connecting students to curated volunteer organizations throughout the greater Los Angeles community so they could discover their passions and make the world a better place.

Hello, I am Jennifer. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by educating the international residents at the Ronald McDonald House in Pasadena about sustainability and waste reduction as well as setting up a composting system at the location.

MOREA LEE

NICOLE LEE

BUTTERFLY HABITAT

ADOPT DELEVANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPORTS PROGRAM

Hello, I am Morea. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating a habitat for the endangered monarch butterflies as well as a hands-on, outdoor environment for teachers to bring their students to educate them on endangered species, the life cycle of the butterfly, and butterfly habitats.

Hi, my name is Nicole. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by promoting physical activity and healthy living to a local elementary school.

SOPHIA LEW

K O R I M AYA L I K I N S

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ANIMALS

NAVIGATION CARE

Hello, I am Sophia. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference by educating youth in under resourced areas about the humane treatment of animals and empowering them to help the animals in their community and the world.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Korimaya, and it was my concern for the increasing number of abandoned or sheltered animals in the community. My Gold Award project, in collaboration with the Pasadena Humane Society, raised awareness about the need for good pet care and being pet responsible.

EMMA LIN

ALLISON LIU

CASTELAR CLOTHES CLOSET

ADVANCING THE ARTS

Hi, my name is Emma. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by providing students from low-income households donated clothing via a closet in Castelar Elementary School.

Hello, I am Allison. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by teaching a musical to young kids of the ChineseAmerican demographic.

RACHEL LOH

CAROLINE LOUTTIT

MUSIC MASTERY: AN INTERACTIVE ONLINE PROGRAM FOR MASTERING VOCAL MUSIC

THE COAST GUARD LIGHTHOUSE AT POINT VINCENTE, A LOCAL AND NATIONAL TREASURE

Hello, I am Rachel. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of improving musical literacy among young people by teaching them the fundamentals of music theory.

Hello, my name is Caroline. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by educating the public about the history, background, and importance of the Point Vicente Lighthouse.

ELLEN MA

ARIANA MARDANI

TEACHING CHILDREN ENGLISH IN YULI, TAIWAN

INSPIRING CONFIDENCE THROUGH HEALTH AND FRIENDSHIP

Hello, I am Ellen. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of a lack of engaging English curriculum in rural schools by providing two elementary schools each a week-long English course.

Hello, I am Ariana. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of young kids looking up to unhealthy beauty standards which can create a lack of confidence. I taught them to find confidence and happiness within themselves and their peers.

AMANDA MATSUBARA

C L A I R E M AT S U U R A

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH PLAY

3 Rs FOR STEAMM

Hello, I am Amanda. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by presenting a play that shared a valuable historical message about California’s rich diversity. I created fun workshops and activities to lyrical videos.

Hello, I am Claire. Through my Gold Award project, I created six STEAMM (science, technology, engineering, art, math, and medicine) integrated handson learning stations to preschoolers while implementing environmentally safe learning materials to teach families how to save the planet as well.

ZOE MAZAKAS

ALLIE MCANDREWS

THIS IS WHAT GOLD LOOKS LIKE

HYGIENE KITS AND TRAINING FOR UGANDA

Hi, my name is Zoe. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by promoting being a “Gold Standard” and bettering the community one step at a time through partnering with Millers Children’s’ Hospital and Kid Works Preschool.

Hello, I am Allie. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of the Global Water Crisis by spreading awareness about the shortage of clean water in developing countries and and helped get my community involved.

EVE MCCREARY

CAMBRYA MELENDEZ

PUPS FOR A PURPOSE

EXPANDING MINDS ONE BOOK AT A TIME

Hello, I am Eve. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by bringing therapy dogs to two schools in my school district and creating an open dialogue about mental health issues, and brought informative pamphlets to schools to help future students as well.

Hello, I am Cambrya. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating a YouTube channel of digital audio books as a way for all kids to have access to books and information.

BAXTER MELISSO

MARY MILLER

HELP FOR THE HOMELESS

ANTELOPE VALLEY TEEN RESOURCE FAIR

Hello, I am Baxter. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of low quality of life for the homeless. I donated time, home cooked meals, and clothing items.

My name is Mary. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by providing youth with resources to succeed.

ALICE MIN

ABIGAIL MOHR

STEM FOR A CHANGE

MUSIC FACILITY RENOVATION

Hello, I am Alice. Through my Gold Award project, I made a difference in my community by creating a 14-week STEM program at a local elementary school to inspire and encourage young children to involve themselves in the sciences with the hopes that they will foster love for the subject at an early age.

My name is Abigail. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by completely renovating the practice rooms at my high school, and by bringing student musicians and parents together to create a pleasing working environment for the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students.

M I C H E L E M O M I TA

JULIANA MOORE

AYSO YOUTH SOCCER COACHING PROGRAM My name is Michele. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by recruiting high schoolers to help with the lack of coaches in the local AYSO region.

MISSION: NUTRITION Hello, I am Juliana. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by providing children in under resourced communities cooking workshops and fun exercises to empower them to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

LUCIA MORALES

ELIZABETH MORRIS

PLAYING FOR LIFE

ELIZABETH HOUSE GARDEN RENOVATION & WOMEN’S CLOTHING DRIVE

Hello, I am Lucia. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by building awareness about dementia in the elderly.

Hello, I am Elizabeth. My Gold Award project made a difference in my community by helping homeless, pregnant, at-risk women get on their feet. I provided clothing for job interviews and I also created a vegetable and herb garden to help bring healthy foods to the table for the women and their children.

K A E LY N M O S E S

ELEANOR MOSS

BIG/LITTLE MENTORING PROGRAM

ROBOTS IN TRAINING

My name is Kaelyn. For my Gold Award project, I developed a mentor program for Long Beach Polytechnic High School’s Pace Program. I paired seniors with freshmen to serve as guides in navigating and adjusting to the demands of high school. My project helped to build community and comradery.

Hello, I am Eleanor. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by inspiring enthusiasm for robotics, and providing materials to make robotics accessible to everyone.

OLIVIA MOSS

SUMMER MUELLER

SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH ART

FIRST AID IN THE CASE OF AN ACTIVE SHOOTING

Hello, I am Olivia. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by teaching children from underserved communities how to use artwork as an outlet for emotion.

CIARA MUNZ SAN PEDROPHYSICAL EDUCATION IN E LEMENTARY SCHOOL Hi I’m Ciara. My Gold Award project addressed the lack of physical activity in elementary school children due to budget cuts in the physical education program. I held several sessions with the children, teaching them playground games and other activities to inspire an active, healthy lifestyle.

Hello, my name is Summer. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of school shootings and preparedness through the training of specialized gunshot wound first aid to over 400 high school students.

JENNA MURAKAMI SENSORY CALM DOWN KITS I’m Jenna and my Gold Award project helped students at Baldwin Stocker Elementary School cope with stress and anxiety from school and peer pressures. I created “Calm Down Kits” that included information about ways to deal with stress and keys to a better wellbeing, including ways to express their emotions.

NINA MYERS

A A D H YA N AV E E N

XERISCAPE GARDEN

ENCOURAGING GIRLS TO DREAM

Hello, I am Nina. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by inspiring water conservation through smart gardening at a community preschool.

My name is Aadhya. My Gold Award project made a difference by spreading awareness about different career pathways and encouraging young women in India to take leadership positions in the workforce. I organized seminars in the city of Ahmedabad, where women from different fields spoke to girls about their journey and encouraged them to follow their dreams.

CAITLIN NGUYEN

KRIS NGUYEN

STIMULATING A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT AT THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY

PILLBOX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Hello, I am Caitlin. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by raising awareness about adoption and also working with staff at a local humane society.

I’m Kris and my Gold Award project impacted my community by creating a program to help people with epilepsy remember the importance of medication. Forgetting to take medication is the number one cause of seizures for people with epilepsy. I distributed more than 700 pillboxes and 1000 brochures to local epilepsy centers.

PAT I E N C E N G U Y E N

JESSICA NILSEN

A’NIMO PHILLIS WHEATLEY E-LIBRARY

SANTA CLARITA SEWS: COMMUNITY SEWING WORKSHOPS

My name is Patience and for my Gold Award project, I helped the community by donating Chromebooks and renovating the library for the students at Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter School. I was able to provide the tools and technology the students needed to be successful in school.

Hello, I am Jessica. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating an outreach program to create awareness about how the Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild helps the community. I led sewing and quilting workshops and gave residents an opportunity to be involved in helping seniors and veterans in need.

E M I LY N U T T I N G

GRACE O’BRIEN

BEAUTIFUL - INSIDE AND OUT!

RAINDROPS AND LOVE CROPS

My name is Emily. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by treating homeless mothers with dignity and respect. I created a safe, comfortable space and the supplies they need to get ready for the day, giving them the confidence to pursue new opportunities and take good care of their children.

Hello, I am Grace. For my Gold Award project, I taught special needs students the importance of environmental conservation and how to save water. I taught the students at Mychal’s Learning Place a series of lessons on how to be eco-friendly, establishing a rain barrel to collect water, and creating a new garden.

LUCY O’BRIEN MUSICAL SENSORY PLAYGROUND FOR LITTLE iLEADERS PRESCHOOL Hello, my name is Lucy. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by encouraging the growth of musical and artistic appreciation in young learning environments through play and exploration.

LILA O’LEARY WALL FLOWER Hi, my name is Lila. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by bringing a free art program to kids and community members, encouraging them to express themselves for free.

MEI LI O’NEIL

ISABELLA ORUE

GOAL TO GOAL

EMERGENCY DEPTARTMENT FAMILY ROOM

Hello, my name is Mei Li. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by creating a relationship between college soccer coaches and the Burbank AYSO director to better educate young soccer players on potential opportunities in soccer. I also built shelving in an AYSO storage bin to better organize their equipment.

Hello, I am Isabella. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating a safe and child friendly environment where children can color, watching television, or read a book.

L I N D S E Y PA C E L A

A L I V I A PA C I N O

“THOUGHTS FOR YOUR THOUGHTS” PODCAST SERIES

SHINE A LIGHT ON THE HOMELESS

My name is Lindsey. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by educating the younger generations about mental health, high school and college, politics, and world news through a series of podcasts.

My name is Alivia. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by advocating for the homeless through a short film.

A N G E L I N A PA L I Z A

K AY L A N PA N

CREATING A COLORFUL COMMUNITY Hi, I am Angelina. For my Gold Award project, I painted two murals on the school campus, which made a colorful environment and a college-going atmosphere. The project also included a field trip for Girl Scouts to the local museum of art. I held a graphic design workshop for the girls, and they helped design and paint the murals.

RECYCLO Hello, I am Kaylan . My Gold Award project addressed the issue of sustainability with clothing by spreading awareness on the environmental impacts of fast fashion, creating a platform for people to directly exchange clothes, and contributing clothes to those who need it.

R E S H M I PAT E L

V I O L E T PA U L S E N

CLAY DAY!

#EVENUS: RAISING AWARENESS OF OBJECTIFICATION & HARASSMENT OF YOUNG GIRLS THROUGH ART

Hello, I am Reshmi. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of homelessness and self expression within the youth by educating children on the art form of ceramics.

Hello, I am Violet. My Gold Award project was inspired by the #MeToo movement. Through workshops and a public art exhibiton, I taught “artivism” (activism through art) to teen girls. I helped amplify the voices of girls so that they are heard in the world.

ABIGAIL PELLITTERI

ALINE PEREZ

VIDEO MODELING TO PROMOTE INCLUSION

LIVING WITH DYSLEXIA

I am Abigail. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of inclusion in education. I created videos that modeled the schedule, classroom, and environment of a day in preschool. These videos were primarily geared towards students with disabilities to help them easily transition from home to school.

Hello, I am Aline. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by raising awareness about dyslexic symptoms, treatments, and giving needed items to those affected by the learning disability.

HANNAH PERLSTEIN

KAELEN PERUSHEK

EVERY VOTE MATTERS

KIDS MENDING KIDS

Hello, I am Hannah. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of widespread voter apathy among young voters by pre-registering and registering eligible students to vote and educating them on the importance of civic engagement.

Hello, I am Kaelen. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of children’s medical care in under resourced areas by offering the needed supplies and travel kits to help surgeries and the recovery process.

LOUISA PETRILLO

K AT H R Y N P H A N

(IM)PERFECTLY ME

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION WORKSHOPS

Hello, I am Louisa. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of selfconfidence in teenage girls by starting the “Body Positivity Club,” hosting a lecture series of inspiring speakers, and hanging hand-crafted signs with uplifting messages in my high school’s bathroom.

Hello, I am Kathryn. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by facilitating workshops for 8th grade students at an underserved elementary school and equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in high school and in their future.

FRANCHESCA PHILLIPS

A B B E Y P I AT T P R I C E

COZY PAWS

ADVENTURES IN ART

Hello, I am Franchesca. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of the health and cleanliness of dogs in humane shelters. I built above ground dog beds to get dogs off the cold floor, out of the dirt, and help them better regulate heat in the hot weather, which overall improves their health.

Hello, my name is Abbey. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by providing underserved student communities with an enriching visual arts education.

OLIVIA PIETERSE

VICTORIA PINKETT

KHULA CLASSROOM

EMBRACING HISTORY

My name is Olivia and for my Gold Award project, I partnered with Khula Development Group to provide a safe learning space for children in under resourced communities in South Africa. I furnished a new classroom, where students can access homework help and opportunities for emotional support.

My name is Victoria and my Gold Award project focused on intergenerational learning and engagement. I interviewed longtime Inglewood residents and business owners and produced videos that could be donated to local organizations. In addition to the videos I held an event at a local senior center to promote intergenerational learning and socialization.

MELANIE PIPER

LY Z A P O L A N C O

TRUE COLORS

WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN AND BENCH

Hello, I am Melanie. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of lack of media representation and acceptance in the LGBT community by creating and self-publishing a book filled with written and artistic submissions crafted by the LGBT community.

Hello, I am Lyza. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by teaching water conservation tips in the garden and showing ways to use decorative rocks and succulents in place of sod.

ELLA POLITO

D E L A N E Y P R AT E R

THE BUSTER PROJECT

COMMIT TO HAPPY

Hello, my name is Ella. I worked with Guide Dogs of America to help serve the visually impaired. I led a workshop for Girl Scout troops about the work and services of Guide Dogs of America, I made blankets to be given to future puppies and their trainers, and I trained a puppy on the path to becoming a guide dog.

My name is Delaney. My Gold Award project made and impact by empowering teens to help themselves to a healthier mind while stamping out the stigma that seeking help is a bad thing.

ELIZABETH PUGNO

AVA P U R C E L L

CLAREMONT HISTORY

KINDNESS FOR KIDS

My name is Elizabeth. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by teaching third graders the history of Claremont and the important women and men who created the town they live in today.

Hello, I am Ava. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by educating kindergarten students about the importance of showing kindness to everyone around them.

JULIA QUEEN

ELISA RAMIREZ

GIRL KITS FOR HAITI

SAFETY PREPAREDNESS

Hi, I am Julia. My Gold Award project involved sewing and assembling kits that contained underwear, dresses, and menstrual pads for girls in Haiti so they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to miss school because of their period.

Hello, my name is Elisa. My Gold Award project made an impact on my school community by teaching students and teachers how to be prepared in a fire, earthquake, and intruder emergency.

LIZETH RANGEL

MADELEINE REINOSO

ANIMAL CARE

EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

My name is Lizeth Rangel. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by helping a nonprofit clinic stand out with a new uplifting look and a website, educating the community about pet health, and donating needed items to a nonprofit shelter.

My name is Madeleine. For my Gold Award project, I taught local youth about earthquakes and how they form, explaining how to stay safe during an earthquake, and preparing the students by building family earthquake preparedness kit.

CAMBRIA REMS

TAYLOR RICHARDSON

VILLA PLAYGROUND MAKEOVER

SENSORY WALK AND HEALTHY EATING CAMPAIGN

My name is Cambria. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by creating an environment for kids experiencing homelessness and in the process of looking for a new home with their family to be able to be active while going through this hard time.

Hello, I am Taylor. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by educating kindergarten through third grade students on the importance of being physically active and making healthy nutrition choices.

ANNA RIFFLE HOLY FAMILY RESOURCE LIBRARY My name is Anna and my concern for people experiencing food insecurity led to my Gold Award project focus. I worked with Holy Family church to create a resource library and a food drive/lunch day to help those in need.

MARIA RIOS FUN WITH SENIORS Hello, I am Maria. For my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by combating senior isolation and loneliness.

NATALI A R O DRI G U E Z

HELEN ROOSTAEYAN

PROJECT VISIONARY

GARDEN BOXES FOR TODDLERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

I am Natalia. For my Gold Award project, I created a safe haven for students to access library resources or do school work. My team and I updated St. Dominic Elementary’s library system. We also donated new books and stuffed animals, repainted the school’s mural, and remodeled the outer barrier wall.

Hi, my name is Helen. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by helping teach young children with disabilities critical early learning skills that improve their lifelong potential.

MINA ROSSMAN

KYLIE ROZZELL

ELEMENTARY ENVIRONMENTALISTS: MAKING SOCES AN ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS CAMPUS

THE GOAT PLAY STRUCTURE

Hello, I’m Mina. My Gold Award project addressed the issue that is a lack of environmental awareness, by educating 4th and 5th-grade students about environmental issues and renovating our school garden.

M E LO D Y S AG A RI A N

Hi, my name is Kylie. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by providing goats with a structure to safely jump and play.

K I M B E R LY S A M S O N

CHILDREN OF GIUMERE

PILLOWCASES FOR KIDS

My name is Melody. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by helping children in Armenia learn about personal hygiene as well as learning English at a young age.

My name is Kimberly. For my Gold Award project, I made an impact on my community by helping young patients in the hospital where I was born feel special and more at home.

DANIELLE SANCHEZ

ELLIE SANCHEZ

MORIAH LEARNING PROJECT

HELPING STUDENTS BUILD CONFIDENCE & INDEPENDENCE

Hello, I am Danielle. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of lack of education and its role in the poverty cycle. I created an engaging learning environment at Moriah Learning Center, an impoverished school in the Philippines, while raising awareness in my own community through presentations and activities.

Hello, I’m Ellie, and for my Gold Award project, I focused on access and equity. I provided public transportation resources for students at Upland and Hillside High Schools, and I assembled hygiene bags for the student program Healthy Start. I helped provide dignity and access.

LILIANA SANCHEZ

SAMANTHA SARDAROV

SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING FOR MARY PRAYER SPACE

TEA TIME

My name is Liliana. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by introducing environmental sustainability as an improved way to make religious areas more nourishing for the earth as well as more suitable for places of prayer and mindfulness.

My name is Samantha. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by teaching children in underserved communities valuable tea and etiquette lessons.

N I K I TA S AT I S H

S Y D N E Y S AVA R E S E

TIYYA WELLNESS PROGRAM

THE OCEAN AND IT’S INHABITANTS: INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION

My name is Nikita. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by providing stress relief resources and practices to refugee children in Southern California.

ASHLEY SCHAFER MONEY MOVES: FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR KIDS Hello, I am Ashley. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating a series of YouTube videos on the topics of budgeting, saving, investment, credit, and retirement to help children understand the basics of financial literacy and money management.

Hello, my name is Sydney. My Gold Award project focused on protecting our oceans. I worked with the Pacific Marine Mammal Care Center to create a program for kids about the importance of conservation. The program encouraged them to take measures and make improvement to understand the impact we have on our oceans.

LORRAINA SCOLARO JOURNALISM CLUB My name is Lorraina. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by teaching middle schoolers the basics of journalistic writing and prompting many to join the high school newspaper staff.

SARAH SEIF

CECELIA SELZNICK

CREATIVE CAREERS PROJECT

THE AIM FOR ART

My name is Sarah. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by educating that art is a viable career choice through a mural painted with student-collaboration and a presentation by a character FX artist from Dreamworks Animation.

Hello, I am Cece. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in the community by introducing ways to cope with the stresses of everyday life through art, creativity, and imagination to a group of elementary aged students in Claremont.

THRISHA SENTHILNATHAN

KELLEIGH SERDAR

WE RISE ABOVE

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION & RECIPE BOOK FOR WOMEN WITH CANCER

Hello, I am Thrisha. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of lack of education/prevention of sexual harassment in highschools by creating a program that many of the local school districts are now using to teach students about the realities of sexual harassent, how to identify it, different body language and self defense moves, and ways to help prevent it.

My name is Kelleigh, I focused my Gold Award project on supporting the wellbeing of women battling cancer. I worked with Living Beauty to address the mind, body, and soul of these women and included a healthy dishes recipe book, a day of self-care, aroma therapy instruction, and sound meditation.

ANJLI SHAH

DOM I N I Q U E SI NGE R

PAPERBACKS & PUBLICATIONS

CIUDAD DE LOS NINOS: SPORTS AREA REMODEL

Hi, my name is Anjli. For my Gold Award project, I made an impact on my community by comforting patients, informing donors, assisting hospital staff and volunteers, and in turn, helping the environment for the better.

Hello I am Dominique. Through my Gold Award project, I traveled to Mexico to help create a safe playground for children. I also provided them an outlet to express themselves through music and dance.â&#x20AC;&#x2039;

RACHEL SISON

CAROLINE SMITH

SMILES FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

PREVENT, PREPARE, AND BE AWARE OF WILDFIRES

Hello, I am Rachel. For my Gold Award project, I addressed the issue of access to dental health care by bringing much needed dental education to the children of the Solomon Islands.

Hello, my name is Caroline. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by educating families and fellow students on the causes of wildfires, what to do in the event of, and how to prepare for one.

MADISON SMITH

LILLIAN SNOW

PANTRY TO KITCHEN COOKBOOK

HEALTHY SMILES FOR LIFE

Hello, I am Madison. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating a cookbook that would be a resource for people who rely on food pantry assistance to better utilize the resources provided to them.

My name is Lily. For my Gold Award project, I taught the benefits of good oral hygiene to children at the Hathaway-Sycamores Center by creating an instructional video and posters.

H A N N A H S O B O TA

N ATA L I E S O N

RAISING THE FUTURE

FOCUSING ON CAPABILITIES AND POSSIBILITIES

My name is Hannah. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by uncovering the first 20 years of history of an adoption and foster care agency while also creating a well-organized filing system that will help the agency keep its future documents and pictures neat.

Hello, I am Natalie Son. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of kids and adults with disabilities not feeling accepted. I created sensory boxes and big sensory games and crafts with them to help build their confidence and feel accepted.

ANNE MARIE SPRALJA

HANNAH STAUDENMAIER

MENTAL HEALTH AND HOMELESS OUTREACH KITS

THE LOS ANGELES RIVER: REBOUNDING HABITAT

Hello, I am Anne Marie. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of mental health among the homeless. I partnered with the Department of Mental Health in LA to create kits to distribute resource information to those in need.

Hello, I am Hannah. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of how our urban waterways impact our communities and oceans by raising awareness of the vital role the Los Angeles River plays in not just the history of Los Angeles, but also its cultural and environmental future.

SARAH STEPHAN

SOPHIA STEPHEN

GET YOUR GO BAG: EMERGENCY PREPARATION EDUCATION Hi, I am Sarah. My Gold Award project addressed the lack of safety knowledge. I partnered with the local sheriff station, fire department, and hospital to teach community members emergency preparedness through a safety fair. Families were given readymade emergency “grab and go” bags and information about what to do in a natural disaster.

ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE Hello, my name is Sophia. For my Gold Award project, I led a three-week theater camp for students at Huntington Drive Elementary. The camp included lessons on script writing, set and prop design, and improv lessons. It gave kids a creative outlet to learn confidence and self-esteem as they prepare to enter middle school.

E M I LY S T R A U S S

J O C E LY N S T R A U S S

LIBRARY LITERACY PROGRAM

YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH HOMELESSNESS

Hello, I am Emily. For my Gold Award project, I renovated the local elementary school library by implementing a scanning system, donating books, repairing existing books, and adding a reading incentive program for the fourth and fifth graders.

Hello, I am Jocelyn. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of homelessness by showing youth that they can make an impact in their community.

DANIELLE SWAISGOOD

AINSLEY SWEENEY

DANI’S DINNERS

YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY

My name is Danielle. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by creating and providing a list of low budget meal kits for families transitioning out of homelessness.

Hello, I am Ainsley. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by working with Equality California to help establish equal rights for the LGBTQ community.

ALEXIS SYMONS

M E L A N I E TA M

BEE HOTEL

SGVHS RENOVATION AND AWARENESS

Hellos, I am Alexis. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by providing shelter for solitary bees to nest and raise awareness on the importance of solitary bees and the challenges they face.

E M M A TA M PA N A R U

I’m Melanie, and my Gold Award project focused on building awareness about animal shelters. I worked with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society to provide information about what a shelter does, the adoption process, pet care, and the societal and health benefits of adopting from a shelter. I also renovated the shelter.

NICOLE TAMPANARU

GLITTER IS BITTER

BREAKING UP WITH PLASTIC

My name is Emma. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by educating children and adults about the impact of glitter as a micro plastic on our environment.

Hi, my name is Nicole. For my Gold Award project, I raised awareness about plastic pollution. I made presentations to children that focused on how everyday items and activities can have a detrimental effect on the environment. Additionally, I created a website and a blog of presentations, tips, and additional resources.

M A D I S O N TA R I N

OLIVIA TESSELAAR

PROJECT GREEN

PAINTING SKYBLUE MESA PLAYGROUND

Hello, I am Madison. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by educating my peers and faculty on environmental issues. I hope they will take this home and adapt these practices to their daily lives. My project also provided me with the opportunity to advocate for a cause I care about.

Hi, I am Olivia. For my Gold Award project, I restored a playground and made it usable for years to come. By making bean bags and game cards, the students can teach themselves games and have a more enjoyable time at recess.

K AT H E R I N E T E S TA

M A D I S O N T H AY E R

THE CALMING CORNER

SENSORY PATHWAY AT WALNUT ELEMENTARY

Hello, I am Katie. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of stress and anxiety in schools by creating a space students can use to regain their inner peace, and calm down when faced with a stressful situation.

Hello I am Madison. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in the community by creating a sensory pathway to make childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school days more enjoyable.

SOFIA THURE

COLLETTE TIBBETTS

PLASTIC POLLUTION: THE PLAGUE OF OUR PLANET

THE RED LEAF PROJECT

Hello, I am Sofia. For my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by working with Greenpeace to educate local youth, coordinate cleanups, and create an awareness video to shed light on the issue of plastic and its devasting effects on our planet.

HANNAH TIEDEMANN

Hello, I am Collette. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of menstrual hygiene management accessibility in UN operated refugee camps. I introduced the micro enterprise model of Days for Girls International to the head administration of UNICEF in New York.

L I LY T O N G

THE GIVING GARDEN PROGRAM

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

My name is Hannah and my Gold Award project focused on homelessness. I worked with a Safe Place for Youth to create the Giving Garden Program. The program, growing fresh fruit and vegetables, highlighted the challenges for youth experiencing homelessness and the importance of community and food security.

Hello, I am Lily. For my Gold Award project, I addressed the issue of stress and anxiety, particularly for high school students. I made a video on relief methods.

ABIGAIL TOTH

JACQUELINE TRINH

HOPEFUL BUNDLES

JUST RELAX!

Hello, I am Abigail. For my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating care packages for chemo patients at the City of Hope in memory of my Aunt Jan, who passed away from colon cancer in 2014.

Hello, I am Jacqueline. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by setting up a lunchtime relaxation program in my high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wellness center.

RILEY TROWBRIDGE

C R Y S TA L T S U J I I

THE LA CANADA WELLNESS CENTER INITIATIVE

THE CLEAN WATER PROJECT

Hello, I am Riley. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of limited mental health facilities and perpetual student distress. I worked with my school to create a resource for students to visit and use to maximize mental wellness.

Hello, I am Crystal. For my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by installing two water filtratioxn fountains at Mark Keppel High School to give students access to clean water and make them more conscientious of their impact on the environment.

POLLYANNA TUCKER

A LY S S A VA L D I V I A

HOPE KITS

SERENITY SEA

Hello, I am Pollyanna. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by making hygiene kits and blankets for people experiencing homelessness and unemployment.

Hello, I am Alyssa. For my Gold Award project, I designed and painted a mural of an oceanic scene in the Pediatric Unit at Huntington Hospital, delivered an art workshop at the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House, and donated art lesson manuals and art supplies to these community partners.

J U L I A VA L E N Z U E L A

SIERRA VAN DER BRUG

TEACHING KIDS THE FUN OF HEALTHY LIVING Hello, I am Julia. Through my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating a nutrition activity book for preschoolers to begin healthy habits early on.

STUDY VIDEOS BY SIERRA Hello, my name is Sierra and my Gold Award project helped highlight best practices for the path to college. I held a workshop for middle school students that included ways to hone good study skills, find a college that fits, and how to reach college enrollment goals. I also created videos that provided tips and tools.

BEATRICE VAN DER VELDE-KRAFT

Q U I N T YN N VAU GHN

A DIFFERENT BRAIN

EDUCATING A NEW GENERATION OF COMPUTER SCIENTISTS

My name is Beatrice. My Gold Award project focused on changing the culture of and encourage conversations about Dyslexia in our educational community.

Hello, I am Quintynn. My Gold Award project addressed the lack of computer science and programming education in schools. I created student curriculum that introduced the basics of three programming languages (HTML, JavaScript, and CSS), helped them code their own webpages, and established a coding club local middle schools.

ELIZABETH VERDIN

ALIA VERGARA

HEALTHY FITNESS FOR YOUTH

PRESERVING CAMELLIAS

My name is Elizabeth Verdin. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by targeting youth about maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Hello, I am Alia. For my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by restoring old pictures of a historic community event.

ANUSHKA VISWANATHAN

M I L A N A WA L L S

CHILDREN IN HOMELESS SHELTERS OFTEN STRUGGLE WITH ISOLATION RESULTING IN MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES

BLOOD: FROM THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE

Hello, I am Anushka. My Gold Award project addressed the sense of isolation. I helped them explore and access the support, resources, and opportunities to be safe, grow strong, and to make positive choices.

EMMA WALSTON

Hello, my name is Milana. For my Gold Award project, I worked with the American Red Cross and Trinity AME to raise awareness and educate the community on the importance of and need for donating blood, particulaily in African American populations, where blood donations are less likely.

A S H L E Y WA N G

THE PRIDE PROJECT

ALHAMBRA WELLNESS GARDEN

Hello, I am Emma. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of prejudice against the LGBT community by using my blog as a vehicle for people to share their own experiences and knowledge of the LGBT community, while learning from others.

Hello, I am Ashley Wang. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of mental health for the aging population by creating wheelchair accessible garden planter boxes.

Y U A WATA N A B E

KATHERINE WEDEKIND

YOUMINDED: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

RENOVATION AND RESOURCES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Hello, I am Yua Watanabe. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of youth mental illness. I created suicide hotline posters for South Bay school districts and created an organization, Youminded, that focuses youth struggling with mental health on youminded.org.

Hello, I am Kati. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of disabilities and family support by creating a resource center for Pediatric Therapy Network and providing resources for families.

ELLIE WHANG

STEPHANIE WICHMAN

SPREADING POSITIVITY

SUPPORTIVE SPACES

My name is Ellie. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by creating a mural, and having students create a mural that encourages students to never give up.

Hello, I am Stephanie. For my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating family visitation areas for the Department of Child and Family Services in Glendora.

K AT H L E E N W I J AYA

C A R LY W I T T E M A N

IMPROVEMENT OF LIBRARY FACILITY AT VILLA ESPERANZA SERVICES

COSTUME ORGANIZATION

My name is Kathleen. My Gold Award project made an impact on my community by improving the library systems for the intellectually/ developmentally disabled children and adults in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

ASHLEY WONG

Hello, I am Carly. For my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by creating a costume organization system of more than 3,000 costumes so that under resourced schools will have access to costumes in their productions.

CAITLIN WU

HELPING HOOVES

DESTIGMATIZING MENTAL HEALTH

Hello, I am Ashley. For my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by educating people on the benefits of equine interaction and therapy.

Hello, I am Caitlin. For my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by illustrating and writing a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book to show future generations the importance of self-care and to provide them with the tools to support themselves in their mental health journeys.

C R Y S TA L W U

J A N E T YA N G

PURE LIFE

BEE AWARE

Hello, I am Crystal. For my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by hosting interactive activities to promote public health at my grandma’s senior daycare facility.

My name is Janet and my Gold Award project focused on the importance of honeybees to our environment. I advocated on behalf of the declining bee population and how all of us can help prevent the extinction of bees. I also started a club at school, club BEE AWARE, to continue education and awareness of this issue.

C H R I S T I N A YA O

MADISON YEH

ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARENESS

SPREADING ALLERGY AWARENESS

Hello, I am Christina. For my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by teaching kids sustainable crafts and less wasteful habits.

Hello, I am Maddie. My Gold Award project addressed the issue of allergy education in children by teaching them how to keep their friends and classmates who have allergies safe, and to treat them with kindness.

KARIS YU

N ATA L I E Y U

PAINTING POSITIVITY

HOPE CLOSET FOR HOUSEWARE SUPPLIES

Hello, I am Karis. For my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by painting a mural in a children’s play area and taught kids how to live with a positive mindset.

Hello, I am Natalie. For my Gold Award project, I chose to make a difference in my community by building a room that supplies household items to women who survived domestic violence and are making a fresh start.

ABIGAIL YUHAN STEAMWORKS: EARLY EDUCATION IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH Hello, my name is Abby. My Gold Award project addressed the issues of the lack of public funding for STEM education and the gender inequality in STEM fields by providing a STEM program to girls in underserved areas of Pasadena.

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