Alejandra Cuellar

I am a first-generation American student with Bolivian roots, currently a sophomore at North Kingstown High School in Rhode Island. I’m enrolled in the Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship CTE Honors program and have consistently challenged myself through advanced coursework, AP classes, and leadership roles. My background has shaped my passion for advocacy, public service, and creating opportunities for youth voices to be heard. I balance academics with athletics, playing for Rhode Island Surf Soccer and preparing to travel with the Bolivian national team, while also staying actively involved in community service and student leadership initiatives.

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant – Hostess
North Kingstown, RI | 3 years

• Greet and seat guests, manage waitlists, and ensure excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
• Support front-of-house operations and maintain a welcoming atmosphere for all patrons.

• RIDE 2025–2026 Student Advisory Council – Member
  Selected to serve on the Rhode Island Department of Education’s statewide council, providing student perspectives on educational policy, curriculum improvements, and school climate initiatives.
• Principal’s Advisory Committee – Member
  Appointed to a select group of student leaders working directly with school administration to discuss and improve student experiences, school policies, and community engagement.
• Gilder Lehrman Student Advisory Council – Member
  One of a limited number of students nationwide chosen by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History to advise on educational programming, outreach efforts, and historical scholarship opportunities.
• Rhode Island ESU Shakespeare Competition – Participant
  Competed in a statewide English-Speaking Union Shakespeare contest, demonstrating public speaking, interpretation, and memorization skills through monologue performance.
• Vision of the Graduate – Participant
  Represented North Kingstown High School in a district-wide initiative focused on shaping the competencies, values, and goals expected of graduates to ensure college, career, and life readiness.
• North Kingstown 350th Anniversary Essay Contest – Certificate of Merit
  Recognized by the Town of North Kingstown for excellence in the high school essay contest commemorating the town’s 350th anniversary. Award presented on Founder’s Day, October 26, 2024, for outstanding writing and historical reflection.
• Rhode Island House of Representatives Citation – State Champion Recognition
  Honored by the Rhode Island General Assembly for athletic achievement as a member of the North Kingstown High School Girls’ Varsity Soccer team. Awarded for winning the Division-1 Girls’ Varsity Soccer State Championship in 2024, demonstrating teamwork, dedication, and athletic excellence.