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DALLAS — Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) Superintendent Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde, and Junior League of Dallas President Christina N. Eubanks on Thursday announced that the 27th Annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair will take place on Friday, August 4 at Fair Park inside the Automobile Building and Centennial Hall.

This was the mayor’s first official speaking engagement of his second term as Dallas’ 60th mayor.

The fair — hosted by Mayor Johnson — is a collaborative effort between the City of Dallas, Dallas ISD, nonprofits, corporations, and community volunteers. Each year, it serves more than 10,000 economically disadvantaged students in grade levels pre-K to 12 and their families.

“I am consistently reminded that Dallas is strong because our people are strong,” Mayor Johnson said. “The Dallas community’s support of this event is further proof. Together, we will ensure that Dallas children have the opportunities they need to learn and grow this upcoming school year.” 

“The Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair shows how committed Dallas is to getting all our kids what they need to succeed in school,” Dr. Elizalde said. “Other cities don’t have mayors this dedicated to education, and we couldn’t be more grateful for Mayor Johnson’s partnership.”

For 27 years, the fair has served as a one-stop shop for school supplies, valuable services, and community resources. Pre-registered Dallas students and their families will receive school supplies at the fair and access to immunizations, dental screenings, vision exams, and other health and social services provided by more than 100 vendors.

This year, the Junior League of Dallas will power the event and recruit, train, and support the more than 500 event volunteers.

“We are excited about this renewed partnership with the Office of Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, as it will allow us to do what we do best – voluntarism, leadership, and community collaboration,” Eubanks said. “Education is one of our core impact areas, and we strongly believe that our children should have all the necessary tools to be successful in school. This annual fair is the perfect way to serve our community and leverage our trained volunteers to alleviate the financial burden of school supplies and other preparations required for students to achieve and excel throughout the school year.” 

Representatives from all of the following companies participated and shared remarks: Amazon, Santander Consumer USA Foundation, City of Dallas Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability, Walmart, Dallas Mavericks, Texas Health and Human Services, Target, Spectrum, and Half Price Books.

Additional event sponsors include Accident & Injury Chiropractic, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Children’s Health, CocaCola Southwest Beverages, Davis Vision by MetLife, Energy Transfer, Greater Texas Credit Union, H-E-B, Mattress Firm, Oncor, Ryan Foundation, Sewell Automotive, Southern Methodist University, TXU, and WFAA.

The State Fair of Texas’ Little Big Tex, the Dallas Police Department’s McGruff The Crime Dog, the Dallas Stars’ Victor E. Green, the Dallas Mavericks’ Champ, the City of Dallas Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability’s Water Conservation Dew, and the Half Price Books Bookworm also joined the celebration in addition to students from the East Dallas Boys & Girls Club and Dallas Works, the mayor’s summer youth employment program.

“This family-friendly fair has become a beloved annual tradition here in Dallas before the start of each new school year,” Mayor Johnson said. “I look forward to welcoming more than 10,000 participating Dallas students and their families to Fair Park in August.”

To receive free school supplies, families must register their students online at mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com or at one of three upcoming in-person events. To qualify for free school supplies, students must live in the City of Dallas or attend a Dallas ISD school. For Dallas ISD students, families must provide proof that their student attends a Dallas ISD school by providing a student ID number. For students who live in the City of Dallas but attend other schools, families must provide a valid photo ID, City of Dallas proof of residency (e.g., a utility bill, rent, or mortgage statement), and verify their household income is equal to or less than the 2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Volunteers and vendors should also register to participate at mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com. For more information about volunteer opportunities, email mbtsf@jldallas.org. For relevant updates between now and August, follow the new Dallas Mayor’s Back To School Fair Facebook page.

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“JLD is a part of the fabric of Booker T. Washington.” 

Sharon Cornell, Booker T. Washington

In 2022, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts commemorated the opening of its historic building 100 years ago. Booker T. Washington is one of the Junior League of Dallas’s oldest agency partners with volunteers supporting the staff and students for over 30 years. 

The history of Booker T. Washington is a “tale of two schools.” 

The school opened as the first African American high school in Dallas and was named after the legendary education pioneer. Before integration, the school was the first to have a football game broadcast live on the radio and the first on television, and the first to play football under Friday night lights. As fate would have it, the Booker T. Bulldogs were the last Dallas team to take the State football championship until South Oak Cliff won the title in 2022. 

Now, the school is one of the top eight arts magnet schools in the country offering five areas of concentration, called conservatories, in academics, dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. The school attracts approximately 950 students in grades 9 – 12 from across the metropolitan area.

The high school opened 100 years ago to the day Sunday, October 30, 2022 and marked the occasion with a celebration. As part of the celebration, 100-year-old alumna and member of the 1939 graduating class, Ruth Price-Sanders joined the iconic singer-songwriter and notable alumna Erykah Badu in burying a time capsule to be opened another 100 years from now. The school’s name was also entered into the Library of Congress.

“The Congressional Record is the highest achievement that the school can receive,” said Sharon Cornell, Public Relations Specialist for Booker T. Washington and alumna. “This school has a really long history,” said Cornell. “My grandfather started his teaching career here in the social studies department, and he became a principal in the district, serving Dallas ISD for 40 years.”

Cornell’s great uncle, L.V. Williams, also attended the school when it was still the only African American high school in Dallas. He graduated and was the first student to graduate from the school and return as principal in 1936. Sharon attended the Dance Department, now called the Dance Conservatory. Sharon’s three children and two step-children also graduated from the school. 

Junior League of Dallas began our relationship with Booker T. Washington in the early ‘80s with a grant that started the Senior Showcase, now called the College Showcase, where seniors perform or present their portfolio to college representatives traveling to Dallas. 

“The College Showcase would not be possible without the help of Junior League of Dallas and that help changes lives,” says Cornell. “A lot of our students can’t go to two and three and four universities or conservatories to visit, so bringing the college reps to the school helps to level the playing field for students.” 

Today, League members support the College Showcase by staffing the box office, helping students backstage, or supervising classrooms while teachers step away to assist seniors performing in the showcase. 

“It’s always been set up that way because League members are the smartest women ever, and they make sure everything runs smoothly,” says Cornell, “We just love them! There would not be a College Showcase without the Junior League of Dallas.”

“Current students and their parents are not allowed to do the things that a Junior League of Dallas volunteer can do because our volunteers are impartial,” says Kelly Tornow, Junior League of Dallas Project Chair for Booker T. Washington, who mentioned parents and students can’t perform essential tasks like handling money because of their affiliation with the school. “Without our volunteers, the teachers would have to do those tasks.” 

Tornow also says that staff at the school appreciate the support and organizational skills of League volunteers. Our volunteers create and maintain spreadsheets with all the information for students going through auditions. At its peak in 2017, colleges awarded over $67 million in scholarships to graduates through College Showcase, so the time and effort of our volunteers have a demonstrable impact.

“Every year, a placement with Booker T. Washington is one of the most competitive in the League,” says Tornow, “Many of our volunteers come back year after year because they love to work with Booker T. Washington.” 

“Junior League of Dallas adds so much to the school, “ says Cornell. “You are part of the fabric of the school.” 

Katelyn Morris
Member at Large
Brand Strategy Committee
2022 – 2023

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022

“Juanita Craft said at one point that trying to ‘lift the feeling of dignity in the minds of young people’ was one of her lifelong inspirations,” says Susanna Carrillo, Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House Committee Chair for the Junior League of Dallas (JLD). “It’s also a big part of her legacy.”

The cover of the Juanita Craft coloring book

In October 2022, JLD announced its partnership with the State Fair of Texas and Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) to print and distribute a commemorative Juanita J. Craft coloring book to more than 10,600 fourth-grade students across 153 of Dallas ISD’s elementary campuses as part of their Texas History curriculum. The coloring book was distributed as a special lesson plan on the pivotal role Juanita Craft played in shaping the history of civil rights in the state of Texas and beyond — including the desegregation of the State Fair of Texas and her work to integrate Dallas ISD.

“Like many educators will tell you, students need stories that are mirrors and windows: stories that reflect them and stories they can look through to expand their understanding of other people’s life experiences,” Carrillo adds. “Whether the story of Juanita Craft is a student’s mirror or window, the example of her remarkable life and how she overcame significant challenges and contributed to her community is a great asset to students and to keeping her legacy alive.”

Illustrated by Dallas-based contemporary painter and educator Desireé Vaniecia, the coloring book will help this generation of students learn the important story of Craft, her contributions to Dallas, and her way of creating positive change in her community.

As a prominent civil rights activist and the second Black woman elected to the Dallas City Council, Craft fought against racial discrimination and segregation in Dallas and across the country. In 1955, she organized a protest against the State Fair of Texas’ segregationist policies and continued to organize a protest every year until the State Fair was integrated in 1967. To honor Craft’s 12-year fight for desegregation, the State Fair of Texas sponsored the printing of the coloring book, which was commissioned by the League. 

“Sharing the story of Juanita Craft with more than 10,000 students, their educators in Dallas ISD and their families is an incredible opportunity,” Carrillo says. “At the end of the book, it asks students to consider how they can create positive change in their community. I hope that students and families across Dallas see Juanita Craft as an example of an ordinary person who contributed to extraordinary change and are inspired that they can too.”

Emily C. Laskowski
Campaign Manager
Brand Strategy Committee
2022 – 2023

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Arcilia Acosta speaking at the September GMM

The first General Membership Meeting (GMM) is in the books! Junior League of Dallas Sustainer Arcilia Acosta joined us as our first speaker. Acosta is an amazing entrepreneur and member of the Dallas business community. She started as a Provisional with the Dallas Junior League in 1999 and was introduced to the League via sponsors from a leadership program. One of the most impactful Placements she had was volunteering at Methodist Hospital and getting to serve underprivileged clients who found the healthcare system  overwhelming and stressful to navigate. She spoke highly of how the JLD has been impactful with helping to develop her civic path and giving back to the community. 

Something very interesting she was involved in recently was during Covid-19 where she was appointed by Governor Abbot to be on the Strike Force to Open Texas. She was involved with crisis management and quickly learned to pivot ideas and strategies to ensure Texas was responding as best they could to the ever-changing pandemic. 

She offered some great  advice that all of us can appreciate and apply in our personal and professional lives: 

• Build authentic and honest friendships with people who you trust to believe in you and hold you accountable. Relationships are hugely important! 
• We are all born with intuition – listen to it! Let your intuition guide you in your interactions and decision making. 
• Leave a good impression with everyone you meet. This could be as simple as a friendly smile or a warm and engaging handshake or hug. 
• Give back with love in your heart. Don’t expect something back when you give or have an agenda or want to be seen. Giving wholeheartedly can be monumentally healing for people 

Emily Somerville, JLD President, speaking at the September GMM

She ended her message with asking all of us to reflect inward – what are our gifts? What do we already possess to give back? It’s important for all of us to lean into our unique ways of serving our communities, remembering that our voices count as much as anyone else’s. 

President Emily Somerville closed the GMM with a reminder to embrace this year’s theme of “Better Together,” which highlighted our opportunities to serve and socialize in-person this year. The Junior League of Dallas is incredibly grateful to Arcilia Acosta for taking time to encourage all of us to continue boldly moving forward with professional, personal and civic engagement. 

Please join us at our next GMM in November. Register online at member.jldallas.org.

Emily Wilcox
Campaign Manager
Brand Strategy Committee
2022 – 2023

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With a record-setting hot summer across North Texas, the cost of cooling homes and running appliances is skyrocketing. This combined with the increasing inflation on everyday items like gas and food is putting stress on those most in need in our community as well as the non-profit organizations that serve them, like the North Texas Food Bank, a Junior League of Dallas community partner.

JLD’s 2022 – 2023 North Texas Food Bank Volunteers at their Orientation

According to the North Texas Food Bank, “living expenses have climbed so high that neighbors in our community must choose between paying bills and buying healthy food. One financial crisis can lead to hunger.”

NBCDFW recently noted that with inflation at a 40-year high and gas prices continuing to increase, those most in need in our community are struggling to put food on the table. This coincides with a time when food bank budgets simply don’t go as far as they did pre-inflation. As inflation drives new demand, food banks are feeling increased pressure as new needs compound the already higher demand resulting from the pandemic.

Unfortunately, the pressure continues to mount. The federal government slowed their pandemic relief funding at food banks in the faulty hopes that growing jobs would lessen demand at food banks. But the opposite has proven true. Even with jobs, people still struggle to put food on the table. 

JLD Sustainers at a volunteer opportunity at the North Texas Food Bank last fall done with masks, gloves, and safety protocols.

“The Junior League of Dallas provides 31 volunteers and $20,000 to the North Texas Food Bank, said North Texas Food Bank Project Chair Tameka Sadler. “Through our grant and volunteer hours, we support meal distributions to mobile and school pantries, food banks, and other North Texas Food Bank programs which help in closing the hunger gap in North Texas.”

 It is more important than ever for the Junior League of Dallas and local community members to continue to support the efforts of the North Texas Food Bank and other local organizations that can use donations to provide more meals to those in need.

Junior League of Dallas is proud to support North Texas Food Bank as they serve the Dallas community. Learn more about our 2022 – 2023 Community Program.

Taylor Crosby
Content Writer
Brand Strategy Committee
2022 – 2023

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We are proud to announce our T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute Class of 2022 – 2023:

Jenna Berg
Kimberly Blanton-Day
Aleshea Carriere
Jennifer Childers
Alexis Cook
Julianne (Julie) Cook
Nicole Devlin
Ann Fritsche
Brandi Garrett
Kelsey M George
Paige Hayes
Amber Knowles
Kelsey Kolandjian
Christine Leatherberry
Ashlee Long-Washington
Audrey Maxwell
Quiana Sawyer Mitchell
Claudia Neba
Cait Phelan
Michelle Prudhomme-Coleman
Molly Robben
Lynn Sawyer
Mary Kathleen Smith
Anna Stutler
Laura Sullivan
Cassie Walker
Jennifer Welden
Tessa Wilkin
Laura Zamora
Nicole M. Zrake

These women will grow their leadership skills and development training during this course. Past TBPLI graduates have advanced their careers, led for- and nonprofit boards, and served in elected and civic positions.

Good luck this year, Class of 2022 – 2023! We can’t wait to see how you grow as leaders!

Be sure to connect with the class on LinkedIn.

Learn more about JLD’s T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute here.

Tricia Buchheit
T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute Chair
2022 – 2023

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Earlier this spring, several Junior League of Dallas members were honored by People Newspapers’ “20 Under 40” recognition. People Newspapers covers the Dallas neighborhoods of Park Cities and Preston Hollow, and this feature profiles young professionals from a variety of career fields who have made a difference in their workplaces and communities. Four of their honorees are proud members of JLD, and we are excited to share more about them!

Photo: Rachel Snyder

Andrea Cheek is 36 years old with a degree from Texas Tech University. She is honored for her extensive work with Dallas nonprofits. The JLD was the first organization she got involved with after moving from Stephenville 13 years ago and served as the springboard for all her other volunteer work. Andrea has worked with The Family Place, Cattle Baron’s Ball, her church, and kids’ elementary schools in Highland Park. She made her career owning various franchises and says it’s important to be passionate about what you’re selling. Andrea enjoys the challenges of working for herself and leading a team. She always tries to stay positive and be a humble leader. Andrea loves sharing yard tips with her neighbors and hopes to travel more in the near future. 

Photo: Rachel Snyder

Claire Catrino is 31 years old with degrees from Texas A&M University and Southern Methodist University. She is committed to helping others in Dallas through her volunteer work and growing her career as a therapist. She has served on the JLD’s Leadership Council, as well as the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Dallas Symphony Orchestra League. Claire started her professional life in sales and said the best skills she learned were setting boundaries and delegating effectively. A family loss in 2014 led her to focus her future on giving back to others. She says the transition into counseling has been a balancing act alongside managing family and community service but wants to show her daughters the importance of giving to the community and those in need. Claire is a certified scuba diver, hopes to attend the Kentucky Derby someday, and is focused on growing her private counseling practice. 

Photo: Rachel Snyder

Heather Street Baker is 36 years old with a degree from Texas A&M University. Even in college, she realized she wanted her career to have a wider purpose, and moved naturally into the nonprofit sector. Heather works as an assistant director of development for The Family Place but also makes time to serve as a JLD member and volunteer on the Cattle Baron’s Ball committee. Working on that fundraiser is special to Heather, who also advocates for cancer awareness thanks to her husband’s work as a firefighter. She tries to motivate others through her own example as well as through encouragement and says a little kindness and grace go a long way. Heather recently welcomed her second child and is managing the balance between career and family. She hopes to visit all seven of the world’s continents in her lifetime.

Photo: Rachel Snyder

Taylor Custer Crosby is 38 years old with a degree from Southern Methodist University. She helps many other women make business connections through her work in marketing for the Women’s Business Council. Taylor has also worked for technology startups Study Island and OrgSync and says she finds it fulfilling to see the growth of other women entrepreneurs. Along with serving as a member of the JLD, Taylor is on the board of the University Park Preschool Association and volunteers at the Rise School. All her early jobs were related to childcare, which she says taught her patience and effective communication. As a mom, Taylor is passionate about the balance between work and home, and hopes for greater support for working moms. Taylor loves photography and reading historical fiction. She also makes and sells her own jewelry line called Taylor Custer.

People Newspapers’ “20 Under 40” candidate selection is a months-long process, which starts with the staff asking their readers for potential honorees. A selection committee further considers each candidate’s impact on the community, career accomplishments, and philanthropy to see who ultimately makes their cut. From such an extensive selection process, Andrea, Claire, Heather, and Taylor have been honored by their neighbors and communities. The JLD is so proud to call these amazing women our members!

To read the full selection of People Newspapers’ 2022 “20 Under 40” honorees, please visit their article online here.

Kristin Yates
Content Writer
Brand Strategy Committee
2022 – 2023

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After an incredible year of celebrating our Centennial, today marks the start of our next 100 years. We are as dedicated as we have ever been to developing the potential of women, promoting voluntarism, and addressing critical needs in Dallas through the effective action and leadership of our trained volunteers. 

No other organization in Dallas unites nearly 4,500 women dedicated to serving Dallas. Over the past year, we reflected on our history and celebrated the many women who have used their Junior League training to serve our community. Since 1922, our members have proactively identified areas of need in our city, taken action to address those needs, and supported organizations that provide vital services. We continue to carry out this legacy of leadership and devotion to Dallas. 

Now is the time to start looking forward, and I am honored to serve as your president as we kick off our second century of service to Dallas. As we emerge from the pandemic, we expect to return to typical League operations but will continue to offer flexible ways to participate in our training and service opportunities. A few highlights of the coming year include:

• Our Diversity & Inclusion Summer Series will be offered for the third consecutive year starting in July.  
• The Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House has been added as a new Signature Project in 2022 – 2023. Last year for its Centennial Project, the League lead an effort to raised over $1.4 million to rehabilitate the home of Dallas Civil Rights Leader Juanita J. Craft to recognize it as a landmark and build an educational museum. We look forward to continuing to support this project and encourage our members to visit the museum once it reopens.
• The Auction will return this fall at an exciting new venue. Look for an announcement this summer!   

We also have a bold new strategic plan to guide our organization forward over the next five years. The plan is focused on three areas: reviving the member experience, redefining community, and reimagining training. This is a unique opportunity to build on many of the changes made during the pandemic and to explore new ways of fulfilling our mission. It will allow us to evolve our organization and ensure it remains strong for the next 100 years. We welcome your participation and input as we begin to implement this ambitious plan in the coming year.

It has been wonderful to see so many of our members back in the community and engaging in League activities at our headquarters in recent weeks. While the last two years have shown that we can successfully operate remotely, being back in person with many of you has reminded me there is a special energy that comes from being together. To the extent you feel safe doing so, I encourage you to re-engage with the League and your fellow members. Attend a meeting at headquarters, meet a League member for coffee, join one of our special interest groups, or attend one of our fundraising events.   

This is an exciting time to be part of our League, and you, our members, are at the heart of this organization. I look forward to serving alongside you and seeing how you will continue to carry out our mission and shape our city over the next year and the years to come.

Warmly,

Emily Somerville-Cabrera

2022 – 2023 President 

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Photo: Dallas City Council Members Paula Blackmon and Gay Donnell Willis and JLD members Sarah Keller and Heather Lorch.

Each year, the League completes a community project in the fall, winter and spring. The community project slate allows the League the flexibility to provide ad hoc, timely support to address critical community programs or issues that arise throughout the year.

This year’s winter project embodies the JLD’s can-do spirit. At our November General Membership Meeting, Dallas City Council Members and Sustainers Paula Blackmon and Gay Donnell Willis spoke to League members about their initiative to help low-income, Dallas-area women by improving access to pads and tampons.

This initiative captured our interest and drove Danielle Williams, Community Outreach Assistant Chair, and Ify Okonkwo, Community Impact Project Liaison, to action by proposing the project for our Winter Community Project. Signature Project’s Community Outreach Committee felt this was an issue that would deeply resonate with each of JLD’s 4,400 members.

The League partnered with the Dallas City Council to support their pilot program distributing free feminine hygiene products in Dallas. From there, the Community Outreach Committee organized a donation drive to help ensure the City Council’s pilot program would be a success. Their initial goal: 27,500 items.

Overall, JLD members donated 28,741 feminine hygiene products. The Community Outreach Committee was thrilled with the results of the donation drive and looks forward to following the ongoing progress of the city-wide initiative set in place by Council Members Blackmon and Willis.

Sarah Keller
Committee Chair
Community Outreach Committee
2021 – 2022

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On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, the Women LEAD Committee hosted the 10 Women LEAD scholarship finalists at the Junior League of Dallas Headquarters for their annual speech competition. Every year, senior girls from three local high schools, Thomas Jefferson, South Oak Cliff and Emmett J. Conrad, are invited to participate in the scholarship competition. The first prize winner receives $15,000 in scholarship money. 

The topic for the essay and speech focused on the following prompt:

In 2021, Naomi Osaka, rising tennis star, made the decision to leave the French Open after a conflict with the tournament leadership. Osaka opted not to participate in the traditional press conference, citing a need to prioritize her mental health. Osaka’s decision was heavily criticized by the media, the League and other players. She maintained her position that she was doing what was best for herself and career. Describe a time that you made a decision that might have been unpopular that you felt was the right move for you?

Members of the Women LEAD Committee met with students in the fall during an application workshop to review and help the girls during the application process.

Entrants submitted an application by the December deadline complete with transcripts, letters of recommendation, a resume and a short essay. The Women LEAD Committee scored applications based on GPA, class rank, references and essay strength. 

The top 10 finalists then participated in a speech workshop in February. Committee members met with finalists to help them turn their essay into a speech. In March, the finalists, their families, school counselors and the Women LEAD Committee gathered to watch the finalists give their speeches. This year, JLD members were invited to join and listen to each of the powerful speeches via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions. 

Our judges this year were JLD President Christa Sanford, the Ryan Foundation Executive Director Amy Kendrick Lee and Dallas ISD Board Trustee Karla Guadalupe Garcia. 

This year’s winner was Jessica Ramerez. She told us, “This scholarship has given me the opportunity to attend my chosen college without worrying about affordability. That was my biggest worry when thinking about attending college. Now, I can pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering at Boston University and focus on my education. I hope to prove to myself and my community that students like us can attend and graduate from prestigious schools and inspire generations to come to do the same.”

The Women LEAD Committee is grateful for another successful year. We hope to see you all next year for the 2022 – 2023 speech competition! 

Cami Sharp
Community Relations & Events Liaison
Women LEAD Committee
2021 – 2022

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