In June of 2024, I was fortunate to be able to attend EDGE Youth Leadership Conference. While there, I met many incredible people, improved my speaking skills, learned more about who I am as a leader, and gained confidence in who I am as an individual. Since attending the conference, I have been passionate about pouring into my community. I believe EDGE empowered me to become a more active participant in my school and local community, which I am very grateful for.

The 2026 EDGE seminar weekend will be my second year volunteering with the EDGE planning committee, as a member of the media team. I have a unique view of the sophomore students' experience while capturing their activities at the seminar through photography, videography, graphic design, and so much more. I look forward to another year of collaboration with the incredible media and planning committee members, and the opportunity to play even a small role in the students' memory of their experience of EDGE.

However, EDGE would not be possible without the generous support from members of many communities across the state. Your donations make EDGE free-of-cost to the students who attend the conference, allowing for more students to attend without financial limitations. Your generosity woudl allow for many more students to learn what it's like to be a leader, in order to impact their communities across the state of California. Any amount of support is appreciated! Thank you for investing in EDGE's mission!